Without a doubt a good melody is one of the most attractive things in music.  It keeps the listener engaged and compels us to re-listen to the song.  Melodies can range from very simple to quite complex and are equally present in all genres of music.  Analyzing their structure, seeing patterns and discovering formulas is engaging and educational.  Equally, composing your own melodies is also rewarding.  Starting in 2023, in an ongoing spirit of self-betterment and musical growth, I set myself the goal of regularly writing and recording a melody.      

Over the years, being a guitar teacher has morphed into a larger dimension.  Of course, the act of teaching, playing, practicing and performing are still at the heart of it.  However, the passing on of knowledge about music can go much deeper.  With the arrival of 2023, I am looking forward to enriching my students’ lives with all I can learn from my interest in music.  Educating them in unexpected ways and keeping them curious is my goal as their teacher.