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  • BMus, classical guitar performance, University of Western Ontario (Ray Seally)
  • graduate studies, jazz guitar performance, New England Conservatory (Mick Goodrick)
  • graduate studies, classical guitar performance, University of Toronto (Norbert Kraft)
  • Banff Arts Centre, classical guitar masterclasses (Oscar Ghiglia)
  • Eastman School of Music, jazz workshop (Gene Bertoncini)
  • private studies, classical guitar (Alice Artzt), NYC

Since establishing my jazz group in the early 1980's, I have received support from The Canada Council, The Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR. The group has appeared at many well known music venues in Canada including Music Gallery, The Bamboo, The Dumaurier Theatre Centre, Hart House, The Western Front(Vancouver) and The Yardbird Suite(Edmonton).

Some musicians I've had the opportunity to work with have had a significant impact on my development. These include: drummers Dennis Brown and Mike McClelland, percussionist Joji Hirota, pianist Joanne Brackeen and woodwind/saxophonist Ron Allen.