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 Richard attended Florida Junior College as a music major in classical guitar, studying under Manuel Fraguela. Richard also played electric guitar in the school’s jazz band and with various rock groups. After 6 years of playing electric guitar in rock bands fulltime, the guitars were put away and either sold or stored in a closet for the next 20+ years. In early 2006, the classical guitar was dusted off, new strings put on and the joy and excitement of the guitar was rekindled. Shortly thereafter, after a chance encounter with Ted Wray, the guild had a new member. Classical and fingerstyle guitar have become a passion that will last a lifetime. Influences include Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, Chet Atkins, Steve Howe and many other fingerstyle guitarists. |