"Sharing knowledge in a comfortable and natural way can bring about self confidence. When I was a writing tutor in college I found being lighthearted and fun (along with a bit of discipline and practice) can make learning enjoyable and rewarding. I have always loved art, chess, music, gardening, cooking and winemaking. My favorite thing in the world is to see someone gain something from my experience.

I believe that beginning and intermediate players would find me most useful and educational. It's great to learn the popular music we love as we can play it our own way but I've always focused on writing my own stuff! Where does that kind of creativity come from? Do you think you have the ability to compose an entire song? I have been playing, recording, and teaching basics for guitar, bass and drums for 30 years. It has been a great source of pleasure and inspiration for development of higher understanding. I learned that I can do math (and love it now) because I learned a bit of music theory! Let me help you find out your higher potential within the infinite possibilities of music and writing.

Chess is a very strategic way of getting to know a person. Everyone brings a different energy to the chessboard. It is an extension of mental state, of reality. I've always been fond of playing with people I've never met. Chess takes a bit of patience. The etiquette and strategy are main factors of the game I've been fascinated by since early childhood. If you want to know a two move checkmate or what "en passant" entails, I'd love to show you.

I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life. It's never too late to try something new or to polish up some existing skills. I do not judge skill level. I simply and quickly figure out where a person may need a little practice to achieve a higher goal in one's own way. Never give up." less...