PRIVATE INSTRUCTION FOR GUITAR, BASS, PIANO, DRUMS, AND VOICE

I’ve been a musician for over 20 years now. The moment I picked up the guitar as a kid my life was changed forever… and for the better! Prior to living in Austin, I spent 7 years in Los Angeles playing (guitar) and singing professionally – recording, and writing my own music. I was even lucky enough to have a couple of my songs published in two independent films. When I moved to Austin I took a job teaching a songwriting course at ACC based on a book I wrote entitled BEGINNING SONGWRITING. After 5 years in Austin I opened STRUM MUSIC SCHOOL in 2006.

I consider myself a rock vocalist over everything, but I’m also well versed in pop, blues and other styles. I have a knack for communicating with my students and teaching them how to understand their voices better – to assimilate the techniques one needs to use to be a strong and versatile singer. I’ll teach you how to breathe correctly, build your confidence, improve your technique & understanding of how the voice works, and increase your range. Most importantly, we’ll talk about what makes YOUR voice distinctive. My philosophy is to make YOU sound better and not like everyone else. I am extremely passionate about music and I love to share it with my students.