I have over 10 years of experience as a guitar and bass instructor. As a Berklee alumni, I have taught a myriad of styles and techniques to students at all levels, whose age has ranged from teens to 60s. Contouring each lesson program to the students’ specific needs, I can help you achieve the level of excellence you are striving for. Lessons are offered at $20 per half hour from my home studio in Pegram.

Musical Concepts and Techniques

Ear Training Improvisation Diatonic Harmony Scales & Arpeggios Interval Recognition	Rhythmic Figures Reading Skills Chord Forms and Shapes Posture & Body Maintenance American Roots Music History	Nashville Numbers Chart Writing Chicken Pickin' Fingerpicking Slide Guitar
Click on the headings below to see more:

If you are interested in furthering your abilities as a recording musician, I also offer lessons geared towards working in the recording studio. Some of the concepts we can explore in my Nuendo-based studio are:

Nuendo Tutoring Recording With a Click Track Mixing Concepts Effective Use of Plug-Ins Building an Affordable Recording Rig

Maximizing Studio Space Mic'ing Techniques Building Parts Tuning Vocals Using Drum Loops

I have been working as a professional in the music industry since 1989, during which time I have played in rock bands, blues bands, jazz trio's, top 40 bands, and national acts. I have been involved in professional recording since moving to Nashville in 2002, playing on numerous recording sessions and licensing some of my music to TV shows. Over the past 20 years I have worked as a guitarist, band leader, tour manager, teacher, composer, recording engineer, producer, guitar tech, FOH engineer, and owner of a production company. I am currently in the process of writing a book about the Nashville music scene which will be called “The Nashville Musician's Survival Manual.”

Much of what I know about working as a professional musician I have learned the hard way, through years of trial and error and hard work. I love to share what I know and offer career mentoring to those who would like to benefit from my experiences. Career Mentoring Sessions are available in my home studio or by phone. Here are some of the topics I cover:

• Touring Musicians - Everything you need to know about life on a tour, job requirements, wages, and how to land a road gig.

• Recording Musicians - Learn about working in a recording studio, building your own home studio, session pay, and how to acquire paid studio work.

• Relocating Musicians - What it's like to live, work, and get around in Nashville. Learn about the climate, culture, and mind set found in Music City.

• Tour Managing - All about the basic job requirements, pay, and stress level of road managing.

• Networking - How to market yourself and network your way into paying work