"Music is my life. Since the age of 16, I have studied the guitar extensively. In high-school I was involved in band, choir, and independent music theory. I started my first band when I was 19 in the U.S. Army. I played music professionally in local bands while attending UMSL and earning a Bachelor's of Science degree and have been teaching guitar and musical performance to many students of all ages privately while developing and exploring my own musical goals. Recently I have written, produced, and performed on 15 original music albums, and performed live music in over 9 states. I have been teaching in-person and online lessons independently for 15 years and have tutored hundreds of students since.

My students can expect professional, expert advice from a working performance artist. One of my main philosophies is a focus on fun. If music is fun, then students will practice more - which leads to accelerating returns. My students can expect lessons tailored to their specific goals. My students will also learn to perform with other musicians. I maintain an upstairs music production and practice studio located in a safe, commercial district in St Louis. I specialize in teaching acoustic and electric guitar and stage performance. I teach using notes, drawings, and books that I customize or recommend for students and have lessons made up around different concepts. My genres of specialty are Blues, Rock/Classic Rock/Southern Rock, and Acoustic Singer/Songwriter." less...