Music Style:
Classical, Popular, Folk / Traditional, Flamenco, Blues
Teaching at Yamaha since:
1998
Courses Taught at Yamaha:
GC, Private: Acoustic / Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Banjo
Music Qualifications:
Ph.D. (Candidate), York University, Musicology; M.A., York University, Musicology; B.A., York University, Music History and Theory
Other Accomplishments:
Richard has been playing for over 40 years and teaching for over 35 years. He has performed on guitar and banjo in a wide range of musical style(s) on TV and radio, in concerts, recording studios, clubs and private functions. Richard has studied with many well-known teachers and performers, including Gordon Delamont, Tony Bradan, and Dave Phillips (Flamenco), Juan Maya (Flamenco), Lorne Lofsky, Gary Benson (Jazz).