Music Theory 101
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Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Larry studied music with a number of teachers
including Eldon Shamblin, legendary swing guitarist and arranger for Bob
Wills. Deciding on freelance teaching as a music career, Larry received his
degree in education from the University of Arizona in 1979.
Since graduating from college, Larry has taught over 30,000 private music lessons.
He has also taught music history with a focus on American popular music
and jazz. An experienced blues guitarist, he played in the Gulf Coast Blues
Band, wrote a Living Blues magazine column called Blues Box, and is currently
on the nominating committee for the annual W.C. Handy awards. He also
enjoys playing Irish fiddle music.
Larryâs vast experience in private lessons has given him a unique understanding
of the educational needs of the typical music student. Beginning with
Blues, Boogie and Rock Guitar in 1984, he has written a number of Mel Bay
books on various subjects including guitar, bass, and song writing techniques.
