Jon FinnJon Finn has taught in the guitar department at Berklee College of Music for many years, currently holding the title of Professor. His band, “Jon Finn Group” gained worldwide acclaim from their concert tours and CD releases (Don’t Look so Serious – Legato Records 1994 and Wicked – SEP Records 1998). In 1996, Jon began writing a monthly instructional column for the nationally published guitar magazine. His band, his teaching and his published pieces have all been dedicated to the advancement of modern electric guitar. He’s performed/recorded with renowned guitarists John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Vinnie Moore, Andy Timmons and Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs), New York Voices, Collin Raye, Debbie Reynolds and a long list of other artists. Jon plays guitar with the Boston Pops Orchestra, performing in concert halls all over the world. His recording credits with them include two Grammy nominated recordings, “The Celtic Album” (1997 BMG Classics) and “The Latin Album” (1999 BMG Classics), three other CDs with The Pops (My Favorite Things, A Splash of Pops, Sleigh ride) and “The NFL Theme Song” (2004), He has also played in many contemporary national touring musical theater productions such as: Rent; Mamma Mia!; Aida; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Copacabana and many others. Check out Jon’s other books: Advanced Modern Rock Guitar Improvisation; One Guitar; Many Styles and Blues/Rock Improvisation which are also available from Mel Bay. Visit www.jonfinn.com.
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