About
FIRST LESSON 1/2 PRICE!!!
I love bringing students to the next level by teaching them to sing while playing an instrument. Performance, songwriting, arrangement and production are all within your reach. I'll help you get there.
Bassist for Neil Diamond 2015 World Tour (2014-present)
Bassist for Neil Diamond during the 2014 promotional tour
Musical Director and Bassist for the British Invasion 50th Anniversary Tour in 2014
Author of The Amazing Adventures of a Marginally Successful Musician
The Concert Channel Sessions: Executive Producer for The Concert Channel Sessions
15 Episodes Season 1 (2013) and 15 Episodes Season 2 (2014)
Bass, Vocals, and Guitar
Wrote, recorded & produced 400+ music placements for TV and film, including:
All My Children
Any Day Now
Laverne and Shirley
Once Upon A Time
One Life To Live
Melrose Place
Passions
Sunset Beach
Young & Restless
Performed over 5,000 gigs in 48 states and around the world
Performed and/or recorded with Badfinger, The Band Perry, The Bay City Rollers, Boz Scaggs, Chad and Jeremy, Curb Records, Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues), Edie Brickell, The Fray, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Graham Nash, Herman's Hermits, Hunter Hayes, Lyle Lovett, Mark Lindsay, The McClymonts, The Naked Brothers (Nickelodeon), Neil Diamond, Patrick Monahan (Train), Peter and Gordon, the Queen Latifah Show, Ron Dante, Spencer Davis, Steve Martin, Stevie Nicks, Terry Sylvester (The Hollies), Tommy Cash, Tommy Roe, The Webb Sisters, and Zooey Deschanel.
I enjoy every aspect of my work. I've been doing it my entire life and will continue to do so.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson with a new student consists of determining their vocal range (or musical aptitude on guitar or bass.) I start with a few exercises to increase strength and control breathing. I ask the student to suggest 5 songs they want to learn. Within the next 3 lessons, we rate the progress of range and strength as we approach each song in the appropriate key, which is not always the original key!!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been performing for 40 years. I am completely self taught with no formal training. This is sometimes a plus, as my experience is based on 40 years of being a full time musician. I teach from the perspective of real world experience in the music business. My students respond well to this approach.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
FIRST LESSON 1/2 off!!!!
$60 per hour. $80 for 90 minutes.
How did you get started teaching?
several students came to me because they were not satisfied or motivated by other teachers.
What types of students have you worked with?
high school students with aspirations of making a living in music. 55 year old CEO who always wanted to sing/play for his own enjoyment.