I have been teaching young people and adults how to play musical instruments for over 20 years. A lot of my students are well on their way to a rewarding future with music, some as professionals and others as hobbyists. In addition to being a teacher, I am also a professional performer who has worked in a wide variety of styles and I have a Masters degree in music composition and theory.
One of my main specialties is working with very young students and total beginners. There is a special skill to teaching young children that can only be developed through experience. For the older student, or the student who already has a musical background my specialty is helping you learn the styles that have always been of most interest to you. I can also help older students gain a broad understanding of music through some basic music theory.

My name is Rusty, and I want to share a bit about myself. I have been a Guitarist for 25 years. I teach what I've learned from years of selling and managing music stores, Building and repairing guitars, and working with other musicians on stage and in the studio, Whether you are considering lessons for your own pleasure or dream of performing in front of hundreds...(or thousands !) of people, I can take you there. I have played well over 2000 shows, both as a solo performer or in one of the many Bands I've played with over the years. You will not find a teacher who comes close to that kind of "real-world" experience. I want to give you the "whole picture", A student needs more than a teacher or critic, a student needs a mentor, A teacher willing, able, qualified and experienced ...not just teaching at a Music Store or "Academy". I can show you how to become a "guitar player" - not just how to "play the guitar". I have learned over the years to playing the...

I have had a fairly diverse musical background, including playing with bands and orchestras, as well as participating in choral groups and opera. I have a master's degree in music performance for wind conducting, and a bachelor's degree in music with an emphasis on piano performance. I have taught private lessons off and on for several years now but have always been successful wherever I went.

I love music, which should be obvious because if I didn't I wouldn't be writing this now! I also have a real passion for sharing my knowledge and experience with others, both failures and successes. I believe everyone has creative potential, and I believe music is a real universal art form that anyone can tap into if they want. Making and creating music should also be fun!