Resources
Recommended Reading
The goal here is to create a list of my favorite books relating to practice, with short commentary.
Links
Island Guitars has been my home for over 25 years. It is a special store in many ways.
Musical Path is my other website. It is a curated collection of articles, videos, and research studies on the effects of playing a musical instrument on the brain. My experience with stroke recovery inspired it’s creation. You might find it interesting.
I closed my studio on the Big Island and started over in Honoluu with Island Guitars in August of 1993. At the time, they were located on Ward Avenue above Dixie Grill. When they moved to Ward Warehouse, I went with them. We lived through the demolition of Ward Warehouse and regrouped in Nimitz Center. Sadly, Island Guitars closed their doors on February 28, 2023. It was a wonderful journey for which I am eternally grateful.
Favorite Videos
This section contains videos that inspire, inform, and make us smile. Observational learning is the most natural form of learning, but you have to be alert and focused to really benefit. If you know what you’re looking for, it’s even more effective.
Pop Videos
Jazz Videos
Folk Videos