I started playing music at a very early age.  Cello being my first instrument. I gave way to  favoring the guitar in the mid 60's. It was definitely a very interesting time to be growing up while having a strong interest  in music.  As any kid at the time, rock and roll seemed to be the main attraction, but one day my father took me to see a recital by the famous guitarist Alirio Diaz at Hiram college in Ohio. I was amazed and listened in awe to this wonderful guitarist, I made it my goal to learn this style. 

  I found it difficult to find teachers in those days, especially teachers who could teach classical style.  After being shuffled around from one teacher to another,  I discovered the Cleveland Music Settlement where I learned my classical technique from the late James Luce, a wonderful guitar teacher who eventually encouraged the school to hire me as a teacher there.  Still being in High school, I found it quite an honor and challenge to be a faculty member at such a respected school.  Thanks to Mr. Luce for kick starting my career.

  After teaching at the CMSS for a several years, I briefly taught at Kent State University and the Western Reserve Academy in Hudson Ohio. It was here that I met and befriended the late William Appling , one of my biggest musical influences.  Then it was off to Boston in the mid 70's where I lived on the streets for a wile paying some dues and trying to set up shop.  It took awhile but I managed to get through and now I have settled in Framingham, teaching in my own studio and also Centre Music House in Framingham.

  I learned my wood working skills from my father who was a wood worker by trade,  then studied guitar  building from Thomas Knatt from Groton MA,  I have been building and repairing guitars for over 30 years now. 

Thanks for your interest.