
Grammy winning guitarist from LA. I can record remotely from my studio on your tracks! I've recently worked with Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Katy Perry, Bebe Rexha, Banks, Chloe x Halle, Bootsy Collins, Natasha Bedingfield & Ellie Goulding. Specializing, in pop, rock, funk & ambient soundscapes.
Hello! My name is Rod Castro and I’m a Los Angeles based studio/touring guitarist. I’ve had the pleasure of recording and performing with many incredible artists including Beyoncé, Sam Smith, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Bebe Rexha, Natasha Bedingfield, Chloe x Halle, Banks, TLC, Bootsy Collins and many more.
I have a great home studio where I do the majority of my work remotely. Happy to work on your recordings. Feel free to reach and we can discuss your project!
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Rod Castro- Lxandra
- Donna Missal
- Donna Missal
- Bootsy Collins
- Bootsy Collins
- Bootsy Collins
- Lukas James
- Beyoncé
- MILCK
- Meklit
- Bobby Brown
- Reasons Be
- Claudio Parrone, Jr.
- Annie Automatic
Endorse Rod Castro6 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedMany people can play guitar, and Rod does so exceptionally well. But in my experience, far fewer bring the same level of dedication and professionalism to their work. From clear and thoughtful communication to consistently meeting deadlines and delivering recordings of outstanding quality, Rod has been an absolute pleasure to work with. His musicianship speaks for itself, but it's his reliability, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to the creative process that truly sets him apart.
check_circleVerifiedRod is not only a great player, but highly professional and considerate. He immediately understood our vision and delivered high quality stems in a timely fashion.
check_circleVerifiedI truly enjoyed working with Rod again. His fabulous technique is only matched by his creativity and love for the guitar.
check_circleVerifiedThis was my first time working with Rod and I all I can say is, he is a true artist. The parts he performed were deftly crafted and flawlessly executed. I am so grateful to have worked with such a talented man. Looking forward to bigger and better things!
check_circleVerifiedRod was simply amazing. He nailed it first time and delivered exactly what I was looking for and I would strongly recommend working with Rod and I look forward to working with him again. Really easy to communicate with and my whole experience was great with Rod.

Rod is an incredible player. Every session we have had together has been exactly how a guitar session should go. Professional, willing to go the extra mile, but most importantly he has the unique ability to elevate your music to levels that you could only dream of. Best in the biz!!!
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