ABOUT

I offer low-pressure lessons being given by an experienced teacher. I teach lessons for guitar, bass, & beginning ukulele (great for the kiddos).

Whether you’re just starting out, or an experienced player looking for new ideas, I design lessons based on your interests and goals. The main goal for me is that music should be fun, and not homework. I help push towards creativity, personal growth, and exposure to new styles/genres. I teach all ages from children to adults.

I currently perform w/various groups around the NW area (on bass and guitar). I have been teaching since 1998, and performing music for the last 25 years. I have shared stages with Kane Brown, Lee Brice, to Kansas and Skid Row.

I attended the University of Idaho (Lionel Hampton School of Music), and S.F.C.C. I’ve had many great teachers and experiences to draw from, and wish to share these experiences with you. I’m versatile in most styles. I do offer lessons in a professional environment.

Areas of interest:

● Learning songs YOU enjoy

● Rhythm & Improvisation

● Left & Right hand techniques

● Relationships of scales, chords, and intervals

● Harmony & Melody

● Phrasing & Dynamics

● Ear Training

7 Questions With D.C.

1. What instruments do you teach?

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

2. How long have you been playing and how long have you been teaching?

I’ve been playing guitar for 35 yrs, and I've been teaching for around 24 years now.

3. What is your favorite gig you have ever played?

There have been many good and bad gigs. I would say my first one, which was at the local Boys and Girls Club. The other was my first big opening gig, which was for the band Kansas.

4. What is the coolest concert you have ever been to?

Honestly, there have been so many.

5. What do you think is the most important thing about practicing? How do you keep it fun?

That would be having patience, and understanding the difference between practicing and noodling. I try to keep things fun, by teaching things the students are interested in. 

6. Is there a song you would recommend all guitar/bass/ukulele student learns?

Songs that you like, and that are obtainable at the student’s level.

7. Where do you like to purchase gear like strings, music, guitar maintenance, picks, etc?

I like to keep my purchases and especially maintenance local. I support the mom and pop shops!