I am very excited to announce that I'll be a guest clinician at "Red Socks and the Guitar", a guitar festival in Chartres, France this summer. Besides teaching some masterclasses and private lessons, I've got a couple of very special clinics in the works towards Jazz guitar and other styles...
Maria the Mexican just finished a 5 day weekend of showcases and camaraderie and this year's Folk Alliance International Conference in KC. All I can say is "Gosh!, Wow! and What a deal!". Ok... I've got lots more to say than that about this amazing conference in our own back yard...
The band will perform for a total of 4 showcases and one off-site show at Knucklehead's. The conference is hosting acts from all-over the world. Everyone completely takes of the Westin Crown Center hotel for 'round the clock seminars, concerts, key-speakers and jamming!!!
New Live Video from Maria the Mexican...
The St. Joseph Area Music Teachers Association or SJAMTA that is filled with a talented and caring cast of friends and colleagues. Looking forward to working along side them in strengthening the bonds of music and art for all ages in our community...
Under the Influence is honored to be participating in a benefit for the Special Olympics in our area. Our first show in 2015 will kick off the 23rd season for the baddest $#%@&! *&^%$$# in the rock--n-roll landscape...
"Only practice the days you sleep and the days you eat!" Sounds simple enough? When I was younger, my dream was to be a professional musician. There is an old adage that says "you are what you eat" so with that logic if I pick up my instrument everyday (maybe even work or play at it a little), eventually I'll become a real instrumentalist...
2014 was not a year for the timid or faint of heart. It was 365 days of plectrum to the string and pedal to the metal to get it all in. 133 shows with 10 different acts and roughly 20,000 miles traveled. I've literally got the best job ever. What a gift to be able to play fun music with great friends...
Here's a photo of me and my friend, Josh Myers. If you're looking for some great guitar playing, this guy is scary good. I had such a great time jamming with him recently at the Word of Life Church Annual Christmas Concert "Amidst the Winter Snow"...
I’ve had some requests for Skype lessons from advancing guitarists out of our immediate locale. I’ve made some limited time for just 5 of these tutorials during the weeks between January 5 - 19, 2015. Gift certificates are available...