I started teaching Guitar and Bass in 1975 and I have performed in the San Francisco Bay area since 1966. Teaching, sharing, being a mentor to my students is my first and best calling. My students benefit from a lifetime of experiences in these fields. I give each student a customized lesson that will bring you closer to your goals. If you are serious and want a more formal, traditional education in music, we can do that. With a little splash of humor, I can make it fun for you. I am an encouraging type of teacher with lots of patience and work well with kids and seniors of all ages. I teach reading notation and tabs, school jazz band charts, music theory, ear training, improvisation. All styles. If you have specific songs, tunes, or techniques you would like to learn, we can do that! My favorite styles are jazz, rock, blues...well...everything. I also teach and play finger style solo guitar. Some of my favorite musicians are Bill Evans, Charlie Parker, Tal Farlow, Joe Pass, John Coltrane, Jeff Beck, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Krantz, Miles Davis, Ron Carter, Duke Ellington, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Chet Atkins, and thousands more. I have been under the guidance of so many great musicians, teachers, professors, conductors, recording engineers, and would love to share my life experiences with you.
