Jeff M

Started playing at age 12. I took guitar class in middle & high school as an elective every semester possible. I took music theory and music appreciation in high school as well. In 98' I earned an AA degree in Performing Arts @ SPC. At 30 years old I attended the University of West Florida in Pensacola. There I took 3 semesters full time as a music Major. 3.76 GPA. I was exposed to classical guitar studies and training and took advanced music theory, composition as well as 4 part harmony. I maintained an A average the entire time that I attended.

I started private lessons at age 13 at a local music store and did that for about 18 months. Much of what I learned as a starting Player came from the large library of music books that I collected as well as magazines like Guitar Player magazine. The guitar is in large part something learned by playing with other players and musicians.

My first experience performing came in the middle school cafeteria. During lunch on the last day of 8th grade. Our band played while the others ate lunch. Since then I have performed in 5-6 bands doing mostly classic rock and prog vers as well as 1 all original band. 4 of the bands played in local bars and clubs. the Porpoise Pub. etc.

In the late 80's I was employed by the city, teaching in a group setting with 3-5 children at a time. I did that for 1 year. After college in my 30s I started teaching out of my home and at a musical shop Good Vibrations. I was able to keep 3-6 students for about 5 years. Experience: 35 years playing-8 years instructing