About
I've played guitar since 1964 and have won several notable contests. My band won a tri-state battle of the bands which included a recording contract. The song reached #7 on WEBC's top 40. Currently I was the 1st place winner in Steve Vai's "Best in Shred" contest here in Las Vegas. It's an extensive resume. Studied with jazz guitar guru Ted Greene, etc.
I've taught guitar off and on since college and full time now for several years. I've always loved the guitar and all styles of music. I find teaching very rewarding and several of my students have continued their music to this day. I still stay in touch with several of them.
Highlights
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
Reviews
Patrick W.
Brian L.
Scott S.
Stew W.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
It's whatever I feel the student wants and needs. If they're a beginner and not sure I'll start them with chords and maybe some Beatles tunes. If they like lead and want to improvize blues it's the pentatonic. If it's theory we start with the Major scale, etc. Notation...and so forth.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated the Ted Greene school of Chord Chemistry. I've got a lot of theory.