ChefSonic in the studio with Don Gator and Ron Passaro

Music production is the art of taking written music in it’s raw state and transforming it into a breathing, tangible, finished product.  While it’s important to be up to date on the latest software, it’s the connection between producer and artist that will yield the best result.  Let my depth of knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail transform your music into to the best finished product it can be.

guitar study – Any one who plays guitar can show you where to put your fingers.  Proper guitar study involves so much more.  Technique, repertoire, practical applications, theory, musicianship combined and delivered in a way that best suits each individual student.  Like artists, every student has different styles, goals, and ways of internalizing information.  My goal with all students is maximum progression while still having fun… if you’re not having fun don’t do it!

studio guitar – studio guitar for sure is a lost art.  The days of versatile, highly technical yet creative and tasteful guitars players are all but over.  Perhaps I was meant to play in LA 1970’s, but I’m here now and I promise to bring the old school approach combined with modern sensibilities!  My guitar can’t wait to color your tracks!

Kaymus with ChefSonic on drums performing at Fran Drescher’s cancer schmancer event

Young artist development – Perhaps the most rewarding of all is the development of young musicians.  Artists will experience a deep, multi-faceted approach that includes songwriting, arranging, production, singing/instruments, performance scenarios, and everything else that is required of an artist.  My goal is for artists to have the high level tools and depth of understanding to create music on a professional level.  Many young artists I’ve worked with have gone on to study music in college, perform in bands, engineer and produce, or become recording artists.

College Preparatory – Many students aspire to study music in a conservatory or college music program.  The admissions process is competitive and students are evaluated on a variety of attributes.  Often knowing where to start is the hardest part.  We will create and follow an in depth syllabus covering performance, theory, composition, musicianship, and technique so that each student will be prepared and confident for all of his or her auditions, tests, and interviews.  I want all my students entering day one of college ready to conquer the world!