I have been playing guitar in one form or another since I was 13 years old (so far I have made it to 58). I hold a BMus. degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Oregon. I have previously taught at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, and Western Oregon State College in Monmouth. I still regularly perform locally, but have chosen to concentrate on private teaching, lutherie, and running my music store, Village Music at Lynwood Center. I am a founding member, and past president of the Island Music Guild here on Bainbridge.