About Me:
My philosophy is to meet the student at their level, which ensures that I can help improve their musicianship. I believe it is important to help the student feel comfortable to be themselves. It is also important to understand and help the student with their personal musical goals.

Styles:
Jazz, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Funk, Fusion, Slide Guitar, Latin

Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Jazz Music History, Rock Music History

Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability:
Areas within 20 miles of Lowell will be considered.

Major Influences:
Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, Mark Stefani, Charlie Parker.

Experience:

• Taught private lessons from my home studio for 20 years. [1987 - 2007]
• Recent experience with popular classic rock band, Joe's Attic. [2003 - 2007]
• Performances with Joes Attic have included Chelmsford July 4th Parade, Classic Car Night in Lowell, Sun Santa Benefit. [2004 - 2006]
• Member of Jazz Ensemble at John Payne Music Center. [2006 - 2007]
• Taught for Chelmsford Music center. Had 21 students of varying ages and musical abilities. [1978 - 1979]

Education:

• No Music Degree / Equivalent Experience Applies (Equivalent Experience / BA or Better), UMass Lowell [1992]

Studied With:

• Mark Stefani [2006 - 2008]

Seminars and Workshops Attended:

• Guitar Workshops, Guitar Summer Workshops in Connecticut [2005]

Certifications:

• Completed Swing Blues / Doorway to Jazz Program, Vision Music Lessons with Mark Stefani [2008]

Awards:

• Guitarmageddon / Store Finals - Guitar Center [2006]

Recent Performances:

• July 4 Parade Performance on Float Through Chelmsford Center [July, 2006]