Hello, and welcome to my re-vamped website. If you’re here by accident, or you’re just looking around, feel free to email me [uncivilizedtom(at)gmail(dot)com]—that’s the best way to get in touch.

Please check out www.guitaruncivilized.com, home of my ongoing writing & research project about campfire Freak-Jazz guitar chords and the strange dualities of this folky wizard-stick-turned-glam-toy instrument.

I also write for Aquarium Drunkard: here’s my author page.

Last, but not least, I am currently taking on students virtually, in person, over the phone, etc.—rates are negotiable! See below for an outline of my practice and some focus areas.

Customized Music & Guitar Lessons with Jazz Focus

• guitar
• bass guitar
• piano
• ukele
• music comprehension
• ear training
• improvisation
• songwriting
• drums / drum set

10 years teaching experience (from ages 5 to 55) comfortable teaching via Skype / Google Meet / Zoom if you prefer.

Set lessons up via email: uncivilizedtom(at)gmail(dot)com .