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