The Wonder Years
Vince started playing guitar at age 12, He was originally inspired by a live, cover band called Omega that performed in Panama. He became very interested in the electric guitar at age 13, and started his first band at 14...a garage band of course. Vince was always very active in high school music (jazz and classical) and played in church as well. In his senior year of high school, he played in rock bands for and with military GI�s overseas in Korea.
Post Teenage-dom
Vince furthered his musical education after high school at the GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology).
It was at GIT that Vince learned various styles and attended seminars done by huge names like, Joe Pass, Steve Morse, Steve Vie, Eric Johnson, Tommy Tedesco, Robin Ford, etc.
He studied with Les Wise, Keith Wyatt, Doug Perkins. After graduation from GIT, started playing with heavy metal bands like Steel City (1985-86), Sudden Impact (1988 Album release�Son of Pure Rock: Rhino Records). He then recorded and played with Steve Feldman, lead singer of Iron Butterfly (1986-88).
Today
For the last five years, Vince has enjoyed passing on his experience to his students. Vince does not just want to teach them how to play guitar, but reach goals. Currently, Vince teaches full time and plays consistently in church related performances. Vince finds it fun to perform with a range of musicians from college students to studio musicians.
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