I play guitar.

I learned the basics from my grandfather who played and taught banjo, guitar, mandolin, and Hawaiian guitar back in the twenties, thirties, and forties. He started to teach me in 1966, when I was seven.

I've been playing professionally (more or less) for more than 35 years, and I've played in many different types of bands. Spent some time in NYC and in Los Angeles, playing in all the worst places—Madame Wong's East in L.A. Chinatown stands out, although its bathroom can't compare with CBGB's. These days, it's mostly jazz and klezmer in the more rarified atmosphere of book stores, cafes, and colleges.

I have a B.A. in Music from Haverford College, and I've studied with some pretty good people (besides Grandpa), most notably Harry Leahy (jazz) and Peter Segal (classical).

I'm currently concentrating on some new pieces, destined for a new CD.