Hello, I've been playing since 1976 and I love all things music! Get in touch if you want to "pick my brain" about anything concerning music & guitar, to "which music computer should I buy" to "how to operate Pro Tools effectively."

I would love to teach you music theory, songs you like & techniques to improve your playing. I also have taught Songwriting at the University level and am available to "co write" -- send me an email!

On Pro Tools: I am one of 5 instructors in OHIO that is Pro Tools HD 7 Operator Certified & have completed the coursework to become a "Certified Expert" -- there are currently only 31 certifed Experts IN THE WORLD!!!

Also, I own nearly every plug in "known to man" via ILOK, have a great hardware collection in the studio & I am a Digidesign Pro Tools Beta Tester too! :)

I am one of 5 instructors in OHIO that is Pro Tools HD 7 Operator Certified & have completed the coursework to become a "Certified Expert" -- there are currently only 31 certifed Experts IN THE WORLD!!!

Also, I own nearly every plug in "known to man" via ILOK, have a great hardware collection in the studio & am a Digidesign Pro Tools Beta Tester too! :) I also teach group classes through Owens Community College, MUS 110 Fundamentals of Recording & MUS 175 MIDI/Music Technology I & II. These classes fill quickly, so it's best to register early. Spring 2009 I have all 15 seat sections full = 60 students!

Musical Influences

• Scotty Moore, Chuck Berry, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, 80s 'flash' guitarists
• The Beatles/Kinks/Stones/Ramones, Hank Williams, George Jones
• Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Hendrix, Jimmy Page, David Bowie, T-Rex & any artist with great songs!

Favorite Recordings

• Anything on the Sirius Underground Garage channel
• The Rolling Stone Top 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (see Wikipedia)
• Downbeat Magazine's "1000 standards you should know"