This Virtuoso, who picked up the guitar at the age of seven, is one of Australia's musical superstars. That early ten hour a day practice regime has given Mathiske a rock solid technique that is simply quite dazzling.

"An Absolute Virtuoso, The Best Guitarist in Australia!" - Bruce Elder, 7.30 Report ABC TV

"Notes explode from both hands, leaving you wonder if there is another Mathiske in the wings!" - The Scotsman (Edinburgh Festival)

"A Real Threat!" - Chet Atkins