I was onstage way before Guitar and Music were In My Life.
Starting with a riveting performance as The Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland in 5th grade, I’ve loved expressing myself on the stage.
40ish years later, I’ve enjoyed countless solo and group performances as both Guitarist and Singer, acting and singing gigs, college lectures to auditoriums of freshmen, podcast appearances…
And, duh, my TED Talk at TEDxCalState-Long Beach in November 2022!
My Life has been profoundly challenging and rewarding and absolutely bursting with hard-earned lessons about Life and Death, and everything in-between; losing Guitar and Music, Grief and Loss, reconnecting with Guitar and Music, Gratitude and Joy, Pain and Sickness, Renewed Life, and so much more!
Through it all, I’ve always been a Teacher, sharing knowledge and wisdom that go way beyond Music and Guitar, and I’d love the opportunity to talk with you.
Whether it’s an upcoming event, podcast, Music Masterclass opportunities, seminar, etc. (you get the point!), I’d love to discuss how I can be involved!
Credentials:
- Music Mentor, Sträusbaügh Guitar and Music Academy, 1996-Today
- College Music Professor
- TEDx Speaker
- Award-Winning Composer/Guitarist
- Master of Music, Composition
- Master of Music, Jazz
- Master of Music, Classical Guitar
Interests/Topics:
- Anything related to Music and/or Guitar, including History/Trivia, Theory, Genres, Artists, Composers, etc.
- Life Lessons/Inspirational Journey
- Gen X stuff (Class of ‘89 Rulz)!
- Coaching/Teaching
- Navigating a COVID world with chronic illness
- Casual Conversations
- European History
- Comedy
