Music lovers in Seattle have a rare opportunity to experience one of modern guitar's most innovative voices in an intimate venue setting.

Thunder Road Guitars and Yamaha Guitars are joining forces to welcome Yvette Young for a special in-house performance at Thunder Road Seattle on Sunday, November 15th at 4:00 PM.

The event is free, open to all ages, and requires no advance RSVP.

Young, who earned recognition from Rolling Stone in 2023 as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, is widely celebrated as the frontwoman and lead guitarist for the instrumental math-rock trio Covet. Her upcoming appearance promises a direct look at the dreamy melodies and complex two-handed tapping techniques that have reshaped contemporary instrumental music.

Young's path to mastering the guitar was both unconventional and deeply personal. Raised in San Jose, California, she began formal classical piano lessons at age four while also playing violin in youth orchestras. Her relationship with the guitar began later, during a high school hospitalization for a severe eating disorder and depression. Teaching herself to play guitar by ear during her hospital stay, Young discovered that the instrument served as a vital tool for her recovery.

That early background in classical piano fundamentally shaped how Young interacts with six strings. Approaching the instrument with a pianist's mindset rather than standard rock guitar training, she rarely uses a pick. Instead, she utilizes both hands to tap, hammer on, pull off, and slide across the fretboard. This approach allows her to execute independent basslines, intricate chord structures, and soaring high melodies simultaneously, creating a rich polyphonic sound.

The upcoming event at Thunder Road Seattle offers audiences an opportunity to witness her singular artistic vision up close. With the performance taking place at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 15th, attendees can anticipate an engaging showcase of world-class guitar technique and evocative melody.