Now providing live online lessons through Zoom. I have been absorbing, performing, transforming and of course teaching tradional American music forms for most of my life. My private lesson teaching has been contiuous for over 20 years now. Integrated with the traditional styles is a foundation in music theory, the key to the kingdom for ear playing and composition.

Learning to play an instrument involves practicing. Wow, what a stupid sounding statement. Practicing is only marginally profitable unless you know “how” to practice. I could tell you right here, in a few words, how to practice and you might say, “ Well, of course, anyone would know that.” The problem is, knowing and doing it two different things. I like to ask a new player, “What are you hoping to song or melody are you hoping to learn to play?” For me, this way of learning an instrument is a lot more fun than playing scales and arpeggios for years, in hopes to someday being able I to play some of the stuff really want. If this sounds

Work with with many levels and different disciplines... we create a learning experience customized to each student. Most students develope into creatives as well as performers.

I focus on song writing/guitar playing in a holistic way, so to speak and allow individuals/artists to delve into the more complex areas, such as Music Theory, when they are ready--- We each have our own song deep inside of us and it's a very personal, revealing, and beautiful journey when we embark on a path to self discovery!! I am merely guide who shares my own experience and the wisdom passed down to me by some great melody makers!! I could say EVERYTHING and it would hold true, however, there is definitely something extra special about watching a human being find their song and utilize an awesome tool like the Guitar to really fine tune ...