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Education-
Bachelor of Music Performance from Berklee College of Music, 1997
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Additional Jazz studies at the New School for Social Research
Classical guitar studies with Kenichi Matsumoto in Fukuoka, Japan
Specialized private guitar studies with Ronnie Earl, Larry Coryell, Steve Khan, Robert Stanton, and Jim Kelly
Ensemble studies with Bobby Sanabria (Afro Cuban), Luciana Souza, (Brazilian), Ron Reed (Calypso), Walter Beasley (R&B), Buster Williams (Jazz), and Junior Mance (Blues)
Second place in Yamaha Classical Guitar Competition, Kyushu Area, Japan, 1989
Best guitarist in Yamaha Band Explosion Contest, Hagi City area Japan 1988
Guitarist in Best Rock Band in Yamaha Band Explosion, Hagi City area Japan 1986-1988
Twenty-four years live performance experience
Sixteen years teaching experience
Private and group lessons for all ages and abilities
Instruction for over a dozen musical styles
Lessons to speakers of many languages
Onsite teaching
Charles River School, Afterschool Program, Dover, MA (2011–Present)
Teach a wide area of guitar and bass styles
Instructed efficient lessons for all students regardless of musical level or ability
South Shore Conservatory, Hingham, MA (2006 – 2007)
Teaching guitar for Arts Partner After School Program
Teach a wide area of guitar styles
Instructed efficient lessons for all students regardless of musical level or ability
Music Works, Tewksbury, MA (1998- 2005)
Private and group guitar and bass lessons for all levels of experience
Taught a variety of ages from children to adults
Instructed a wide area of guitar and bass styles
Tailored each lesson to the student’s specific musical needs
My Music House, Braintree, MA (1999-2007)
Private guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels
Taught a flexible schedule to adapt to student’s learning time
Improved students’ musical ability in many areas
Created noticeable improvement for students’ live performances and rehearsals
Day Jam Summer Program National Guitar Workshop, Milton, MA (07/03)
Taught group lessons in a workshop format
Instructed efficient lessons for all students regardless of musical level or ability
Coordinated band ensemble for students’ weekly performances
Coached student groups to create original music for end of week performance
Gave group lectures to improve students stage presence
Private Studio Lessons, (1994-present)
Private onsite musical instruction at students’ homes
Efficient instruction for teenage students
Used students’ individual musical tastes to improve interest and enthusiasm
Developed student motivation by demonstrating the results of ‘good practice
Methods and lesson styles are customized to each student's needs and abilities.
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