2007 Winner in "Songs from the Heart" Competition for his song "Feather Fingers" 2009 Canadian Regional Finalist in the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest for his song "Malahat Highway" Well known guitar teacher for some 30 years who has instructed such notable performers as Liam Titcomb and Daniel Lanois, and who has posted excellent instructional guitar lessons on YouTube. An exceptional facility with all styles of guitar picking has highlighted decades of performing experience, and was recognized by an OCFF "Songs From the Heart" award in 2007 for his song "Feather Fingers". Recent achievements have included being a Canadian finalist in the Mountain Stage Newsong Contest in August 2009, and being a featured performer at Winterfolk Roots and Blues Festival in Feb. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.