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I am a professional performing and recording artist and instructor with over 41 years of experience in classical and electric guitar, bass, synth-guitar, and related disciplines. I run Shrine Sound, a rehearsal, recording, broadcast, production, publishing and instruction studio, and I contribute as a performer, educator and collaborator across genres and media. My career has spanned private instruction, on-location sound, studio production, and live performance. I’ve apprenticed with master teachers, audited renowned master classes, released rock EPs, and built a custom guitar-synth rig for real-time performance. I enjoy mentoring students, refining musical concepts, and bringing projects from concept to broadcast-ready completion.…I am a professional performing and recording artist and instructor with over 41 years of experience in classical and electric guitar, bass, synth-guitar, and related disciplines. I run Shrine Sound, a rehearsal, recording, broadcast, production, publishing and instruction studio, and I contribute as a performer, educator and collaborator across genres and media. My career has spanned private instruction, on-location sound, studio production, and live performance. I’ve apprenticed with master teachers, audited renowned master classes, released rock EPs, and built a custom guitar-synth rig for real-time performance. I enjoy mentoring students, refining musical concepts, and bringing projects from concept to broadcast-ready completion.

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I am a professional performing and recording artist and instructor with over 41 years of experience in classical and electric guitar, bass, synth-guitar, and related disciplines. I run Shrine Sound, a rehearsal, recording, broadcast, production, publishing and instruction studio, and I contribute as a performer, educator and collaborator across genres and media. My career has spanned private instruction, on-location sound, studio production, and live performance. I’ve apprenticed with master teachers, audited renowned master classes, released rock EPs, and built a custom guitar-synth rig for real-time performance. I enjoy mentoring students, refining musical concepts, and bringing projects from concept to broadcast-ready completion.…I am a professional performing and recording artist and instructor with over 41 years of experience in classical and electric guitar, bass, synth-guitar, and related disciplines. I run Shrine Sound, a rehearsal, recording, broadcast, production, publishing and instruction studio, and I contribute as a performer, educator and collaborator across genres and media. My career has spanned private instruction, on-location sound, studio production, and live performance. I’ve apprenticed with master teachers, audited renowned master classes, released rock EPs, and built a custom guitar-synth rig for real-time performance. I enjoy mentoring students, refining musical concepts, and bringing projects from concept to broadcast-ready completion.

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I am a professional performing and recording artist and instructor with over 41 years of experience in classical and electric guitar, bass, synth-guitar, and related disciplines. I run Shrine Sound, a rehearsal, recording, broadcast, production, publishing and instruction studio, and I contribute as a performer, educator and collaborator across genres and media.

My career has spanned private instruction, on-location sound, studio production, and live performance. I’ve apprenticed with master teachers, audited renowned master classes, released rock EPs, and built a custom guitar-synth rig for real-time performance. I enjoy mentoring students, refining musical concepts, and bringing projects from concept to broadcast-ready completion.

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Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Founder/Owner at Shrine Sound

June 1, 1989 - Present

Rehearsal, recording, broadcast, production, publishing and instruction studio for 35 years.

Private Guitar Instructor at Travis Academy of Fine Arts

January 1, 2008 - May 1, 2013

Taught classical, electric and acoustic guitar technique and performance and Electric Bass technique and performance, covering all styles of music, focusing on acquiring the skill and dexterity required to execute the techniques necessary to gain control of the instrument. Students ranged from beginners to working professionals; introduced further study in aural skills, keyboard proficiency, music theory and musicology.

Location Sound Boom Operator at Knucklebones Productions

August 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Recording principal dialogue and Boom Operator on location at the filming of Knucklebones.

Location Sound Recording, Boom Operator at Major2Minor Sound

July 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012

Recording principal dialogue and Boom Operator on location at the filming of Ezra Pound.

Private Guitar Instructor at Mountain Valley Studios

March 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012

Taught classical, electric and acoustic guitar technique and performance and Electric Bass technique and performance, covering all styles of music. Integrated aural skills, keyboard proficiency, music theory and musicology; ages ranged from 8 to 65.

Location Sound Recording, Boom Operator at Highland Myst Entertainment

May 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012

Recording principal dialogue and Boom Operator on location at the filming of Mechanical Grave.

Private Guitar Instructor at Church on Rush Creek

October 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011

Location Sound Recording, Boom Operator at April Third Studios

October 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011

Recording principal dialogue and Boom Operator on location at the TV Movie Sheltered.

Location Boom Operator at Major2Minor Sound

April 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011

Recording principal dialogue and Boom Operator on location at the filming of The Dancer.

Guitar Instructor at Northstar School

September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010

Guitar Ensemble Director; Electric Bass technique and performance; instruction in aural skills, keyboard proficiency, music theory and musicology; students aged 13–18.

Set Dresser, Set Decorator at FOX TELEVISION STATIONS

April 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010

Set Decoration and Dressing for the cancelled Fox TV show Lonestar.

Guitar Instructor at Children's University

September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009

Guitar Ensemble Director; Electric Bass technique and performance; instruction in aural skills, keyboard proficiency, music theory and musicology; students aged 8–13.

Private Guitar Instructor at The Guitar Studio

October 1, 1994 - August 1, 2004

Taught classical, electric and acoustic guitar technique and performance and Electric Bass technique and performance, focusing on technique and musician readiness; instruction included aural skills, keyboard proficiency, music theory and musicology; ages 3 to 97.