I have been playing the guitar for over 20 years. I graduated from Musicians Institute in 1989 where I had the opportunity to study and learn from the best musicians. I love all music especially Rock, Blues and Fusion. I have been teaching guitar for a couple of years and enjoy sharing musical ideas. Teaching the guitar helps me in many ways and I learn about my own strenghts and weakness. I look forward to meeting with other musicians and sharing the music. I welcome all feedback and suggestions, please visit my homepage at http://www.youtube.com/user/jamesplasencia?feature=mhee

Here are just a few of my favorite players; Greg Howe, Vinnie Moore, Derek Trucks, Carlos Santana,Warren Haynes, Pat Martino, George Benson, Paco De Lucia, Al Di Meola, Tony Macalpine, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Mike stern and the late Shawn Lane. I also enjoy R&B, Blues, and Classic rock. Currently I have been listening to other artist such as Bryan Mcknight, Lizz Wright, Remy Shand, Usher, Dereck Trucks and Govt Mule.

Musical Influences

• Shawn Lane, Rusty Cooley
• Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino
• Steve Vai, Joe Satriani

Favorite Recordings

• Two Doors- Michael Shrieve /feat Shawn Lane
• Soul Serenade-by Dereck Trucks Band
• Universe- by Planet X /feat Tony Macalpine