Page 2 Download PDF
Professional experience
2/2006 to present: The Academy of Rock n’ Roll, Prescott, AZ. Owner, director of specialized school dedicated to organizing young people into bands and providing performance opportunities in the community.
10/1999 to present: Artificial Reality, New York, N.Y. Carpenter, grip, and scenic artist for film/commercial production co. Credits include films "Scent of a Woman", "Malcom X", A&E TV series "100 Centre St", commercials for Nike, Old Navy, Victorias Secret, Bank of New York, and music videos by Beyonce and Norah Jones.
10/2005 to 2/2006: Academy of the Performing Arts, Prescott, AZ. Guitar, bass instructor and performance coach.
12/2002 to 10/2005: Arizona Music Pro, Guitar Heaven, Prescott, AZ. Guitar and bass instructor. Stage performance coaching.
10/2001 to 12/2002: Big Fish Productions, Prescott, AZ. Owner and operator of studio specializing in live recording of bands, studio recording, and post production services. Duties performed include:
- Multi track recording and engineering. Computer editing mixing and mastering.
- CD production and graphic design.
- Operation of remote live recording and live sound systems.
- Consultant for audio production and home computer studio setup and operation.
- Instructor of audio recording seminars and workshops.
- Stage performance coaching.
1980 to present: Guitar and Bass Instructor
- Private and group instruction in guitar and bass. Taught over 40,000 private lessons and numerous seminars to over 1,200+ clients.
- Guitar instructor for Guitar Center; America's largest music store.
- Developed curriculum and taught beginner to intermediate level classes for high school and college non-credit programs.
1979 to present: Professional Guitarist/Bassist
25+ years of professional playing experience for numerous bands covering a wide range of music genres. Specializing in Electric Rock/Blues, Metal, Country, Funk and Pop styles. Performed in clubs and large venues across the United States and overseas. Session guitarist for various studios in the New York, Los Angeles and Denver areas .Performed on radio and TV spots, and independent artist's productions. Please continue to Page 2