Austin, TX | Baytown, TX | Houston, TX
Also known as: zapharatu
Guitarist, Educator, Performer, Composer. I am the ownerfounder of Zapharatu Music. I am a professional guitarist and composer, specializing in jazz, rock and instrumental music performance and composition. Through my private teaching studio I take a fresh approach to teaching music, guitar and composition through improvisation, and the universal language of rhythm. I also enjoy researching in the fields of ethnomusicology, biomusicology, and aesthetics. Other facts about me Bachelors in Jazz Guitar Masters in Music TheoryComposition Professional guitarist, trained and experienced in jazz, rock, blues, classical, musical theater. Performedtouredrecorded with numerous rock and jazz combos. Composerarranger of music for film, concert stage, jazz band, theater, chamber music, combos. years experience teaching guitar and music theory. Teach all levels, styles, and ages. Directed the SHSU Guitar Ensemble. Substitute taught college level music theory courses and wrote quizzes as a Graduate Assistant. Specialties Music performance, composition, education. Professional guitarist in rockpop, jazz, and musical theater.
