steve trovato // director of instruction

Steve Trovato is responsible for creating all lessons at iPerform3D. His goal is simple: making sure iPerform delivers the best possible lessons available anywhere.

Steve is a multi-discipline player who has taught for nearly two decades, first at the renowned Musician's Institute of Technology and now as a faculty member in the Studio Jazz Department of the University of Southern California. The author of 21 books on guitar instruction and numerous articles in magazines such as Guitar Player, Guitar One, Axe and Guitar Club, Steve stays busy with recording gigs, concert tours and teaching.

In Steve’s words, “iPerform3D was created to provide affordable, accessible guitar instruction, allowing for a personal experience without the time and financial hurdles that often stop musicians mid-effort. With iPerform’s patented technology, it’s the ultimate resource for musicians wanting on-demand instruction in an easy-to-follow format.”

With Steve directing all curriculum development, iPerform3D’s accomplished instructors include some of the finest professionals in the industry.

andy abad

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Clay Aiken, Marc Anthony, Backstreet Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Rick Martin, and the American Idol 2 Arena.

ARON FORBES

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Intangible, The Blue Tones, Miggs.

BARBARA LEONI

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: The California Girls, playing for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, and sharing the stage with The Beach Boys.

EMILIO CUETO

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Freelance and session guitarist, Shelia E, La India (Sony Intl.), Obie Bermudez (EMI Latin), Bate que Bate & Julio Iglesias Jr.

GARY MELVIN

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tom Scott, Dan Haerle, Buddy Childers and Paris Escovedo.

HOWIE SIMON

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Alcatrazz feat. Graham Bonnet, Jeff Scott Soto (Trans Siberian Orchestra, ex-Journey/ Yngwie Malmsteen), Nelson (and Scrap Metal), Talisman.

JACO CARACO

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Tyler Hilton, Aly and Aj, Bethany Joy Lenz, various TV/Film recordings and TV shows including Jay Leno, Tony Danza, & MTV's TRL.

MICHAEL TURNER

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Solo artist, The Breed, Battery, Gary Valenciano, and Side A. Best Rock Guitarist at NU107 Rock Awards in 2000.

TARIQ AKONI

STUDIO AND TOURING EXPERIENCE: Josh Groban and Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston (Musical Director), Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Huey Lewis and The News, Leann Rimes, Rob Thomas, and Joss Stone.