- for beginners, aspiring students, performers, improvisors, songwriters, composers, teachers,..
- dedicated, compassionate teaching with a genuine appreciation of individual interests and abilities
Online Lessons:
- online lessons via Zoom, Skype,...! See contact form below
Pacific Lutheran University:
- Lecturer in jazz and classical guitar. Director of the Pacific Lutheran University Guitar Festival (Spring). Classes have included ear training and Jazz History
Rosewood Guitar:
- in-person private lessons at Seattle's Rosewood Guitar. Click link for Rosewood info, support, and be involved in the community
Clinics:
Recent clinic Topics:
playing modal jazz
fundamentals of jazz improvisation
the guitar style of Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto
the traditional jazz form “Rhythm Changes"
jazz rhythm guitar
the guitar style of Charlie Christian
playing classical guitar
basic techniques of playing flamenco guitar
the flamenco form of Bulerías.
- hands on and informative clinics in jazz, classical, performance, improvisation, harmony, accompaniment, ensemble playing, repertoire, and history.
Recent clinic Topics:
playing modal jazz
fundamentals of jazz improvisation
the guitar style of Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto
the traditional jazz form “Rhythm Changes"
jazz rhythm guitar
the guitar style of Charlie Christian
playing classical guitar
basic techniques of playing flamenco guitar
the flamenco form of Bulerías.
