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Private Lessons

Whether you are a complete beginner, a hobbyist, or a seasoned veteran, I can open you up to new musical horizons and unlock your creative potential. 

  • B.A. in Music with Honors from UCSC
  • Experience teaching beginning-advanced guitar, music theory, and composition for 10 years.
  • Well-versed in Jazz, Classical, Rock, Pop, Blues, Funk, Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Singer/Songwriter, Reggae, and more...
  • Emphasizes improvisation, creativity, memorization, and developing one's own unique voice.
  • Teaches in Santa Cruz on Weekends and Weekday mornings-early afternoon.
  • UCSC Students:  Music Theory, Ear-Training, Melodic Dictation, Chord Progression Identification
  • $75 per 1 hour lesson at your location. (May include a travel fee depending on location.)