I play six and twelve string acoustic guitar. My music incorporates melodic two hand tapping and percussion techniques into more or less traditional fingerstyle playing. This style is sometimes called"Touche Guitar". I began playing the guitar at the age of 14. My first real guitar was a Fender Mustang (Yes, I still have it). I played rhythm guitar in a small garage band and also in the High School Stage Band. It was when I was in college that I first heard of Leo Kottke and his amazing guitar playing. It changed the way I thought guitars were played. I put the electric guitar down and picked up the acoustic. I listened to dozens of guitarists, both acoustic and electric. They all influenced my playing in someway. In 1997 I recorded my first CD"Just Guitar"."Hometown" followed in 2000 and my latest CD"Images" was released in 2004. All 3 CDs incorporate traditional fingerstyle along with a double tapping technique, and all songs are original compositions.