Instrument Disciplines

Michael’s experience as a performer and training as a composer give him specialized knowledge and insights into many instruments. In addition he is a voracious reader/collector of music text books past and present. As a result Michael has developed unique insights and approaches to various instrument techniques.

• Lead Guitar
• C-A-G-E-D System
• Chord/Scale Grips
• Scale Modes
• Arpeggios
• Fingering/Picking Techniques
• Pentatonic Overlays
• Triad Substitution/Superimposition
• Rhythm Guitar
• Strumming Patterns
• Counting and Timing Drills
• Genre Rhythm Profiles
• Implied Bass-lines
• Chord Colors
• Finger Style Guitar
• Travis Picking
• Brazilian
• Classical
• Jazz
• Blues/Country
• Ukulele Techniques
• Movable Scales
• Movable Chord Forms
• Blues Boxes
• Fingerstyle Techniques
• Chord Melody
• Chord Substitutions
• Pentatonic Grips
• Mandolin Techniques
• Movable Scales
• Movable Chord Forms
• Blues Boxes
• Cross-pick Techniques
• Chord Melody
• Chord Substitutions
• Pentatonic Grips
• Tremelo
• Voice Techniques
• Technique
• Breathing
• Harmonizing
• Scat Solo
• Sight Reading
• Ear Training
• Solfege
• Keys + Transposing