Has been playing for 15 yrs. His main instrument is guitar (jazz, rock, fusion, pop, soul, blues etc) and teaches at the advanced level. The intermediate level instruments he teaches are piano, ukulele, and electric bass. His teaching style aims to get the creative mind working. Fundamentals are extremely important and you will learn why through creative exercises and songwriting! He is a huge advocate of composing your own songs, even when your music experience is little to none; so be ready to get writing! Overall, he just loves to have fun with music and enjoy the experience, that’s why it is called ‘playing’ an instrument, not ‘working’ it. Graduated from the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM @ UCO) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a degree in applied guitar and graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelors in Jazz Guitar. Performs regularly around Portland in 3 different bands. (His other love, besides music, is basketball. Don’t be surprised if some of his lessons include basketball/sports quotes, ideals or metaphors!)
