"My goal as a teacher is simple;  Give students a solid foundation in music and inspire them to learn"

• 25 years experience performing/teaching music

• Degrees in Performing Arts and Biochemistry

• Master class experience with LA Guitar Quartet, Olivier Chassain, Peter Segal

• Affiliations: Seattle guitar society, Registry of Guitar Tutors, Guild of American Luthiers, Seattle Luthiers Group

• Current Favorites: Michael Hedges, Jerry Reed, David Russell, Julian Bream, Mike Stern, Jaco Pastorius, Frank Zappa, Dennis Chambers, Joe Pass, Charlie Parker, Tuck Andress, Stravinsky, Leo Brouwer, Don Ross

• Video Game developer www.brett3d.com

The methods of teaching music are constantly evolving. Today, more than ever, we have more tools at our disposal such as videos, computer programs, the internet, and new method books. As a teacher it is very important to determine which methods are appropriate for each student. In refining the methods in which we teach, we are continually learning and forever a student as well as a teacher.

I've always been interested in learning about all of the wonders that life has to offer. This desire to learn is only paralleled by the desire to creatively express ideas and communicate them to others. My journey has brought me full circle from my beginnings in music, to studying Biophysics, to designing video games, all the way back to music, from where it all began. I believe that studying music can play an enormous role in developing a wide variety of skills that are valuable throughout our lives. Creativity, aesthetics, discipline, and a rewarding sense of accomplishment are just a few of the things that we can learn and develop through the study of music. 

-Brett