Biography
Rodrigo Suarez is an Atlanta-based guitarist whose playing blends technical precision with emotional depth. Since graduating from Kennesaw State University in 2021, he has dedicated himself fully to music, drawing from metal, progressive rock, jazz, and classical influences. Early inspiration from artists like D'angelo, The Mars Volta, and The Human Abstract shaped his appreciation for music that is both highly skilled and deeply expressive.
During college, Rodrigo’s interest in jazz expanded through the work of Charlie Parker, Joe Pass, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, and Django Reinhardt. That experience strengthened his approach to improvisation and composition, with a focus on connecting honestly to every piece he plays, no matter the style or complexity. He graduated magna cum laude and received the Whittlesey-Mays Arts Scholarship, while also earning recognition through Dean’s List honors and membership in Golden Key International Honour Society and the Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement.
Rodrigo has performed with artists and groups including The Bonaventure Quartet, Marla Feeney, Raury, Things Amazing, and Suede Cassidy. He has also spent time as a music director for corporate band Rhythm Arcade and for Family Church.
PASCAL’S BISTRO Peachtree City
“You've got to learn your instrument. Then you practice practice practice. And then when you finally get up there on the bandstand forget all that and just wail.”
Charlie Parker
The “Shed”
Mission Statement
“ Music steeped in tradition but primed and ready for innovation and artistic exploration. Coming from a background of Jazz, Latin, Rock, Metal, R&B, and Hip Hop we spent countless hours developing our craft and I hope to use this timeless language of music to help you meet every expectation for your project. Whether you need me to record guitar, schedule a one on one personalized lesson, compose, arrange, or perform live I aim to look beyond what’s expected of the “gig” and into the artistic intent behind your project. Music is more than notes and sequences, it is a way to communicate and express how we feel and when done properly it can bring people together in celebration of the collective feelings we can derive from it. With this philosophy in mind we treat each project as a humble opportunity to help create something that matters, with out any barriers and limitations. With this philosophy I work towards serving your vision, your music, and your sound.”