Paul Kleff is a rock/metal guitarist and music instructor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. 

As a young musician, Paul was drawn to the fire, expression and speed of artists like Edward Van Halen and Randy Rhoads.  Armed with an electric guitar, he set out to learn the styles of his heroes and began practicing and developing a lead guitar style based on both blues-influenced rock and the metal styles of his newer influences.

In 2011, Paul joined with guitarist Nick Layton, vocalist David Fefolt and drummer Jay Schellen (Hurricane, Yes and Raiding the Rock Vault) in the band FireWolfe.  FireWolfe's self-titled debut has received great reviews and is available through CD Baby, iTunes and was released in Japan through Rubicon Music.

Paul played in the Ronny Munroe (former Metal Church and Trans Siberian Orchestra vocalist) Band, writing music and recording the album Electric Wake (originally released worldwide on RatPak Records.) A full length video for the song "Pray" was recorded and released.  Paul composed the music for 10 of the songs and co-produced.  Electric Wake also featured musical guests George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob, KXM,) Dave Rude (Tesla) and Pamela Moore (Sister Mary from Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime.")

Paul played live with special guest Michael Wilton from Queensryche as a special guest at the album release show.

Metal Church Live (Photo by Mike Savoia)

More recently, Paul was called on to play guitar with the legendary Metal Church.  Their guitar player needed emergency eye surgery and Paul was asked to step in to play shows for the return of vocalist Mike Howe.  Paul played shows in Washington and on the Monsters of Rock Cruise alongside Howe, Kurdt Vanderhoof (Guitars), Jeff Plate (Drums) and Steve Unger (Bass).

Paul teaches music and guitar lessons in Grand Rapids at The Rock Guitar and Music Studio LLC.  Having  helped hundreds of students reach their musical goals, he continues to use specialized teaching programs and methods that get his students playing and improving fast.

As a guitarist, composer, teacher and performer, Paul has established himself as a top instructor and emerging recording artist. 

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Musical Influences: Edward Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, Jimmy Page, Warren DeMartini, Criss Oliva, John Sykes, Yngwie Malmsteen

Favorite Albums: Van Halen—Fair Warning, Ozzy—Diary of a Madman, Led Zeppelin—Physical Graffiti, Aerosmith—Get Your Wings, Savatage—Gutter Ballet, Queensryche—Rage for Order, Dio—Holy Diver, Extreme—3 Sides to Every Story, King Diamond—Abigail, Gary Moore—Victims of the Future, Kings X—Gretchen Goes to Nebraska, Soundgarden—Badmotorfinger

Favorite Movies: The Godfather series, The Big Lebowski, Fletch

Favorite drink: Coffee, Vernors (it’s a Michigan thing)

Favorite food(s): You name it—good Chinese, good Mexican, pork BBQ, Italian……

Hobbies: The History Channel, Music, Music, Music……

Other bands/musical projects:

Electric Wake with the Ronny Munroe Band

Played guitar live with the band Metal Church for their reunion shows with vocalist Mike Howe

Solo release “Machined” featuring Jerry Keyzer on vocals.

Multiple US tours doing guitar clinics for Guitar Center, Sam Ash and other major music stores.