Hi, I’m PJ!
I am a musician with a deep passion for Blues, Rock, Funk, Jazz and anything that has a deep pocket! My main instrument is guitar. I also produce, play bass, sing, and program drums and keys! I love improvisation and getting in the groove!
My Approach to a Typical Lesson:
My goal for each lesson is to treat music as though it were a language. I have musical “vocabulary” that I mapped out in TABS and standard notation. This includes various riffs, scales, and chords diagrams. I also provide backing tracks to aid in feeling groove and learning rhythm.
My Advice for Students:
Some advice I might give to a student would be: listen deeply to what YOU like and play what YOU like.
My Favorite Local Places:
- Crossroads in Garwood
Three Tips for Success:
- Listen, listen, and listen.
- If there is ever musical doubt, always go back and listen to what the music is ACTUALLY saying.
- When we, musicians, take care of the music, the music takes care of us.
My Music:
“Baby Zeus” is my band. We have our album “509” streaming on all platforms. We play Rock & Roll.
Education
Bachelor of Music Performance from Berklee College of Music
Specialties
Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Production
Influences
Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Derek Trucks, Barry Harris, J Dilla
