My Bio...

I began studying classical guitar at Medicine Hat College in the mid 70’s under the guidance of performing classical guitarist William Frank- student of famed technique author Aaron Shearer. Rapid progress resulted in my winning the Silver Medal Award for Performance-a yearly National Competition adjudicated by The Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music. It was the first time a guitarist was honored with the award at MHC. Shortly thereafter I accepted a part-time teaching position at MHC, until leaving to attend Simon Fraser University in Kelowna, B.C.

Discovery of jazz lured me from classical roots to studying the styles of a number of jazz players over the next few years. In 1991 I founded and hosted a weekly Jazz Jam with the Saskatoon Jazz Society. I played with all levels of musicians, played in a few combos, performed in the annual Jazz Festival, and in clubs & restaurants. In 1997 I took time off from my day job to study in Montreal, Qu for a semester with Greg Clayton, jazz guitar professor at McGill University. I moved to Camano Island in 2001 and began teaching full time in January 2002.

I believe the role of the instructor is to give the student the tools & knowledge to successfully pursue whatever musical goals they have. I invite you to take advantage of my experience to help you achieve your musical goals. It will be a pleasure to help you get there.

Audio Samples

Classical

Prelude
Canon in D
Romanza

Jazz

Summertime

Rock N Roll

Dust in the Wind

Pop

Sample files coming soon.

Blues

Sample files coming soon.