"Though a great technique is not absolutely necessary, a musical mind is. Techniques must be used tastefully and one should never feel that mastery of a beat means it must be shown off on all possible occasions ... musicianship comes first and technique second."       
-Jim Chapin

Welcome to my website - come on in and have a look around - it's a work in progress at the moment.

Feel free to check out all the links and let me know what you think of what you read and hear.  Also, please do not hesitate to contact me for any projects you would like to collaborate on.  I'm always looking for opportunities to work with other musicians.

Thanks again for visiting!!

The comment below Mr. Chapin's photo was written just after I started lessons 
with him at 14 years of age.
The comment at the top of the page was written 41 years later.