My first guitar was a Sears $30 nylon string acoustic, which my mom bought on intuition, believing that I had the gift of music. By the time I was 16, I was playing in local bands. Little did I know that a lifelong career in music was on the horizon.

I became serious about my music at 18, taking my first guitar lesson. By the time I was 20 I was studying jazz and playing in rock clubs. I met the legendary Ted Greene, and soon my playing reached a new level. Ted taught me the intricacies of music theory and the unique beauty of chord coloration. Inspired by Greene's brilliance, I have been sharing my passion for music with my own students for many years.

Along the way, I met Bill Ward, the original drummer and co-founder of Black Sabbath. I co-wrote/recorded three albums with Bill and filmed a video featuring Ozzy Osbourne on the song "Bombers Can Open Bomb Bays" which aired on MTV's "Headbanger's Ball."

Throughout my career, I have been writing my own music, full of exquisite color, sound and beautiful melodies along with very heartfelt lyrics. My style is distinct and varied. It's not pure rock or pop or jazz. It's a unique, refreshing sound that draws from all those genres. Think, Coldplay, REM, Beatles meet Wes Montgomery and Django Reinhardt.

Listen, and you're sure to resonate with my deep passion for music. Click below to hear...