FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have an Associate's degree in music and completed my Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies for guitar at Sonoma State University. I have many years of training in both music theory and musical performance, and years of live performance experience as a guitarist, drummer, vocalist, and keyboardist. I also have had many years to exploring the art of songwriting and have picked up a plethora of various strategies and tools that can be used to craft original musical compositions. I've written everything from simple acoustic singer/songwriter tunes to entire jazz big band charts.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began teaching guitar and bass privately towards the end of my days spend at High School, and continued this during my college years. My teaching has now expanded beyond guitar and bass to include drums, piano, and voice.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I have with age groups ranging from 5 to adult, and have worked with students of varying degrees of musical background. That is, individuals who had never touched an instrument before, to individuals with years of past musical experience.