Guitarist and producer, Chad Quist currently resides in Los Angeles. Versatile is an understatement when describing Chad. A guitarist, singer, performer, producer and accomplished session player, Quist wears many hats and wears them well.

"Chad Quist encompasses the total meaning of a musician. His attention to detail, refined ear, brilliant adaptability and technical prowess makes him stand out above the rest. A guitarist and producer that is seasoned across the spectrum of session work to touring, producing to subbing, and writing to arranging is the reason why I call on him first when I need a true player."
 - Loren Weisman, Producer, Founder of Brain Grenade Entertainment.

 Chad grew up in the Bay Area where he began playing piano at age five. At age ten he added guitar to his studies and began lessons with Jimmy Lyon (Eddie Money), Terry Maderas (Starship) and Jack Eskridge, along with other local Bay Area instructors. From age seventeen to nineteen Chad attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. There he studied music theory, composition and all styles of guitar performance.

After his college years, Chad relocated to Seattle. His talents for being adept at many styles on stage or in the studio were soon sought after by the top local acts, from the top-40 scene, to casuals and record work, doing everything from rock, pop and country to fusion and jazz. Some highlights were playing with local favorites where he had the chance to perform on stage with Kenny G, The Platters and Martha and the Vandellas. These experiences let to gigs opening shows for artists such as Ray Charles, Tower of Power, George Benson, Steve Miller, Rick Derringer, Head East, Diane Schuur, Dave Grusin, Lou Rawls, Larry Carlton, Basia, Huey Lewis, Diana Ross, Jamie Foxx, Tracy Byrd and Tracy Lawrence.

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Contact Chad at:      Email - info@chadquist.com