Guitar player, producer, composer and M.D. Soren Reiff
Soren Reiff is an internationally acclaimed Danish guitarist, composer, and educator known for his warm tone, solid groove, and clear musical vision.
With decades of international experience, he combines musicality, precision, and presence — creating music that moves and uplifts audiences.
As a guitarist, composer, and producer, Soren is known for his soulful tone, deep groove, and melodic sense of storytelling. Over the years, he has worked with international artists such as Chaka Khan, David Sanborn, Randy Crawford, and Mike Stern, bringing his characteristic blend of precision, warmth, and musical intuition to both stage and studio.
A seasoned musician with roots in funk, soul, and contemporary jazz, Soren has released several acclaimed solo albums and contributed to countless recordings, film scores, and TV productions. His approach combines technical mastery with a deep respect for feel — always serving the song and the emotional message behind it.
As an educator, Soren is recognized for his progressive and highly effective teaching style. Through his workshops, guitar camps, and five best-selling guitar books, he helps musicians unlock new potential by building on the tools and knowledge they already possess. Every session is designed for rapid implementation and real-world use — with clear methods that strengthen motivation, expand creative awareness, and leave participants inspired, energized, and equipped with practical tools for rapid development.
Whether performing live, producing in the studio, or teaching musicians around the world, Soren remains devoted to one simple idea: that music, at its best, connects people — heart to heart, groove to groove.
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2024-25
- Concert, workshops, camps in Norway
- Studio sessions for numerous international artists
- Giving lectures in Scandinavia on Creativity
- Numerous Guitar Camps in Denmark
- Numerous Bass Camps in Denmark
- Numerous Guitar workshops – related to his latest book release
2023
- Writing and publishing “Guitar fra grunden” – an instructional guitar book
- Releasing the single We Were so Close – an international collaboration
- Releasing the single Isolated – an international collaboration
- Featured guitar player on the tribute to legendary Jeff Beck for “Studio Jams”
- Studio sessions for numerous international artists
- Teaching at “De 5 Musikdage” – a course for danish music-teachers
- Numerous Guitar Camps in Denmark
2022
- Initiator for several composing courses/camps
- Teaching at “De 5 Musikdage” – a course for danish music-teachers
- Studio sessions for numerous international artists
- M.D. and teacher for several theater-productions for kids
2021
- Concerts with The LAB inc
- Concerts with CJFC
- Guitar Camps in Denmark
- Teaching at “De 5 Musikdage” – a course for danish music-teachers
- Studio sessions for numerous international artists
- Live shows with The LAB Inc and CJFC
2020
- Booked for housebands in major theatre plays – but several months shows cancelled due to the pandemic.
- Concerts and tours cancelled in The Netherlands, Spain, Norway and Denmark.
- Workshops and Guitar Camps cancelled due to the pandemic
- Sessions and concerts with The LAB inc
- Sessions and concerts with Copenhagen Jazz Funk collective
- Sessions for different international collaborations
- Guitar Camps in Denmark
2019
- Composed and produced music for movies.
- Tour in Holland with studio-session-group The Pact
- Clinics at Copenhagen Guitar Show
- Masterclass in Holland: How to build a career in the music business
- Released several Guitar Tutorial Videos
- Band doctor for 10+ bands @ Horsens All Stars
- Numerous Guitar Camps/workshops/clinics
2018
- Concert, workshop, clinics, band doctor sessions in Norway
- Numerous Guitar Camps in Denmark
- Released video “Improvisation med Pentaton” in Danish
- Residential in Oure – Summer Camp
- Concerts in Scandinavia with Richard Smith
- Performing as guest artist with house bands
2016-2017
- Official winner in the 2017 STUDIO JAMS INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATION AWARDS as “Most Inspiring Guitarist”
- Numerous Guitar Camps and clinics
- Studio sessions as guitar player on international albums with session musicians as Nathan East, Steve Gadd, Abraham Laboriel, Eric Valentine, Sekou Bunch and many others
- Studio sessions as guitar player on international albums with session musicians as Nathan East, Steve Gadd, Abraham Laboriel and many others
2013-2015
- Nominated by Ace Entertainment/Studio Jams to be the “Most Inspiring Guitarist” together with: Joe Bonamassa, Derek Trucks, Dean Brown, Gil Parris and Chuck Loeb
- Live in Denmark with Garfield/Reiff project
- Third album release: “Gratitude”, featuring: Gary Novak, Jimmy Haslip and many others
- Live in Canada together with Walle Larsson
- Live in Sweden Soloist with Trelleborg Big Band
2011-2013
- Duo concerts with guitar player Richard Smith
- Soloist with Trelleborg Big Band
- Fifth book: “Reiffs Rytmer” published
- Sample Library: ”Scarbee Funk Guitarist” for Native Instruments – Guitar and concept developer
- M.D. for several European singers, among others Emilie de Forrest (winner of Eurovison Song Contest 2013)
2010
- “Miss you” – second album as a recording artist featuring Will Lee, Steve Ferrone, Ricky Lawson and others
- Theme music for the TV-show “Danmarks Indsamling 2010”, Danish National TV – DR1
- Guest appearances with Russell Ferrante, Jeff Richman, Jimmy Haslip and Henrik Engqvist
2009
- Tv-show “Studio Jams” – Recorded an episode/session with violinist Tracy Silverman in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Guest appearance in Copenhagen DK with Jeff Richman, Jimmy Haslip and Henrik Engqvist
2008
- Fourth book “Gode Råd … er guld værd” is published
- ”Reiffs Riffs II”, Sorens third instructional guitar book is published
- Initiator for the Songwriter and Producer course at DRH
2007
- American TV-show ”Studio Jams” – an episode recorded in Copenhagen DK, shown on BET in US
- Musical Director on TV-show: ”Danmarksindsamlingen”, Danish National TV – DR1
- Composes and produces theme songs for TV and radio programs
2005-2006
- Musical Director at CIFF’s show in Tivoli Gardens, shown live on national TV – TV2
- VIP folder with Soren Reiff presets for the amp-modelling software “Amplitube II”
- Played with David Garfield and Karizma, Lost Lobotomys, DG & The Cats and David Garfields Latin All Stars
- Signature music for the national Danish radio program “Fredag på farten”
- Second book: ”Reiffs Rytmer” is published
- Musical Director for European Song Contest winner: Brd. Olsen
2004-2005
- Produces the album – ”One side of me” solo album from Danish soul singer Rikke Mølgaard
- Plays in Europe with David Garfield and the cats (Steve Ferrone, Alex Ligertwood, Will Lee)
- First book ”Reiffs riffs” is published
- Produces the album: ”Pop Bag Baren” featuring the cream of Danish artists
2001-2003
- The album ”Reiff jr – Funky Flavas” is released, featuring: Michael Ruff, Mike Stern, Nabiha
- Musical Director of the “New Years Show of ARTE”. Each show features more than 150 artists
2000-2001
- Concerts in Malaysia with Christina Boelskifte
- Toured for the first time with keyboard player David Garfield
- Concerts with Danish Music Awards winner: Infernal
- Toured with Danish Music Awards nominee : Blue Eyes/Julie Rugaard
1998-1999
- For 3 seasons Reiff was Musical Director of the TV-show “The Big Class Reunion” with a national market share of 67%
- Soren Reiff was included in the “International Who’s Who In Music”
1997
- Musical Director on 10 TV-shows: “It’s Saturday Night” TV3, a show with a market share of 45%
1986-96
- 1 season – Guitar player in house band for the TV-show “Safari”
- 2 seasons of the Danish version of the TV-show “Don’t forget Your Toothbrush”
- Numerous seasons – House band of “Meyerheim & Co.” a Danish version of The Tonight Show
- Guitar player in the house band for the TV-shows “Harry Måneskin”
- Toured in UK and USA with “Linie 3”
- 1 Season – Guitar player in the house band for a season of the TV-show “Kims Corner”