Was born in Poros/Greece. His music training started at the age of 15 with … Read Full Bio ↴Was born in Poros/Greece. His music training started at the age of 15 with Music Theory, Piano & Guitar lessons. From the beginning of his music activities Theodore was fascinated by musicians with high level of Technical ability regardless of style etc. At the age of 18 he moved to Athens and he continued his studies in Guitar, Music Theory, Jazz Harmony, Rhythm & Counterpoint. His main influences include generally anything from Classical Music, Rock, Metal to Jazz & Fusion.
1994-1998: His first serious band collaboration was during 1994-98 with the power metal Greek band "Ice Divine" (1994-98) and the legendary progsters "Guardian Angel" (1997-98) as the lead Guitar player. He did numerous recording & performed in many gigs (e.g support with Iced Earth, U.D.O etc)
1998-2001: In late '98 Theodore decided to leave Greece, he registered at the prestigious Guitar Institute of London for further Music/Guitar studies. He graduated 3 years later getting his degree, Bachelor (Honors) in Music Performance & Composition.
2001: In 2001 he returned to Athens/Greece, he signed his first solo record deal.
His first instrumental solo CD "Trained To Play" released in April 2001. A mix of Orchestral Neoclassical Metal with complex harmony/orchestration and mind-blowing lead guitar parts.
The reviews for "Trained To Play" were more than positive and established Theodore as a solid musician & Guitar Player with great perspectives for the future.
2003: Almost 2 years (2003) later during serving his military duty Theodore prepared his 2nd instrumental album. "Virtual Virtuosity" released in March 2003. With "Virtual Virtuosity" Theodore accomplished to move a step forward his career and be acknowledged world-wide as a top class guitar virtuoso.
2005: Few months later (early 2004) he decided to produce a CD with Vocals. Searching for the perfect vocalist was not an easy job, Jiotis Parcharidis of the German Power Metal group Human Fortress finally was the perfect choice. After almost 2 years of recordings EUROFORCE CD hit the market on June 2005 from "Sonic Age Records".
2007: During 2006 and 2007 Theodore prepared his 3rd isntrumental CD...time for change. He played along the legendary keyboardist Derek Sherinian and the top L.A drummer Brian Tichy. The new CD will hit the market sometime in 2007 and it's 100% sure that will set new standarts on Guitar oriented Instrumental music.
Theodore keeps extremely busy dividing his time between studying, composing, teaching guitar, writing instructional material, recording and trying to develop his style and grow as a performer and composer.
1994-1998: His first serious band collaboration was during 1994-98 with the power metal Greek band "Ice Divine" (1994-98) and the legendary progsters "Guardian Angel" (1997-98) as the lead Guitar player. He did numerous recording & performed in many gigs (e.g support with Iced Earth, U.D.O etc)
1998-2001: In late '98 Theodore decided to leave Greece, he registered at the prestigious Guitar Institute of London for further Music/Guitar studies. He graduated 3 years later getting his degree, Bachelor (Honors) in Music Performance & Composition.
2001: In 2001 he returned to Athens/Greece, he signed his first solo record deal.
His first instrumental solo CD "Trained To Play" released in April 2001. A mix of Orchestral Neoclassical Metal with complex harmony/orchestration and mind-blowing lead guitar parts.
The reviews for "Trained To Play" were more than positive and established Theodore as a solid musician & Guitar Player with great perspectives for the future.
2003: Almost 2 years (2003) later during serving his military duty Theodore prepared his 2nd instrumental album. "Virtual Virtuosity" released in March 2003. With "Virtual Virtuosity" Theodore accomplished to move a step forward his career and be acknowledged world-wide as a top class guitar virtuoso.
2005: Few months later (early 2004) he decided to produce a CD with Vocals. Searching for the perfect vocalist was not an easy job, Jiotis Parcharidis of the German Power Metal group Human Fortress finally was the perfect choice. After almost 2 years of recordings EUROFORCE CD hit the market on June 2005 from "Sonic Age Records".
2007: During 2006 and 2007 Theodore prepared his 3rd isntrumental CD...time for change. He played along the legendary keyboardist Derek Sherinian and the top L.A drummer Brian Tichy. The new CD will hit the market sometime in 2007 and it's 100% sure that will set new standarts on Guitar oriented Instrumental music.
Theodore keeps extremely busy dividing his time between studying, composing, teaching guitar, writing instructional material, recording and trying to develop his style and grow as a performer and composer.
Tearing Apart
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lostwisdom100
1:03 - The most appropriate act ever seen in an instrumental guitar video.
DragosNowitzki
Very well done, man! I've been obsessed with this song from when I found it, a couple of days ago, and I listen to it 10-15 times a day, I've even ordered your album already. This is one of my top 10 songs ever! (and I'm pretty picky, I have you with Petrucci, Vai, Andy James and Dimebag)
Paul Farrer Music
This is incredible on so many levels! How in the name of god are you not uber famous!? Respect dude and thank you so much for your amazing lessons!
Slingshot
That was just fucking amazing Theodore. Not my genre by far, but the emotion and feeling came through BOLD.
Vegard
I also watch safe and established guitarist like Satriani, Malmsteen, Vai. etc
"struggeling" guys like you, Igor Paspalj, Andy James...trying hard online..I feel for you and as said Theodore... I fought for you for Kongsberg jazz festival in 2019.Paspalj and this Greek....Get them together
AXEL EXGO
amazing playing.Great harvest from the POD X3 farm!
Phantasiis
Love your song! Really melodic and fast. The title fits perfectly. Keep it going Mr Ziras ;) Greetings from California.
Robert Heilmeier
Hi Theodore, I had to laugh during your solo because it was so over the top, amazing licks played with an amazing technique. I understand that for teaching purposes you mirror your video instructions for better understanding, but being a lefty myself it was nice to see that you show up as the left-handed guitarist that you are in this video, yay! Best wishes from Germany :-)
Rhamsody Phage
wow. i appreciate the solo a lot more after having seem you play it. that tapping etude was sick!
Cesar RVC
Parabéns você toca muito man!