0 itemsDavid Onderdonk
University of Illinois at Urbana, IL. Classical guitar major.
I also played in the U of I Jazz Band under John Garvey.
I took master classes with Manuel Barrueco, Eliot Fisk, Eduardo Fernandez, and Turibio Santos.
The root word of education is educe. I try to find each student's natural capabilities by asking questions and drawing out what is already in place. I try and find out how each student learns and help them develop their skills.
Featured guitarist in JAZZIZ magazine for their "Guitars on Fire" issue.
I have played and/or recorded with Michael Feinstein, Kurt Elling (three Grammy nominated albums), Fareed Haque, Terry Callier, Grazyna Auguscik, Fred Simon, Marlene Rosenberg, and The Lakeside Singers. I have also appeared on recordings with Pharoah Sanders, Mavis Staples, Casandra Wilson, Mike Stern, Howard Levy, and Paul Wertico among others. I'm also a member of the Chicago Jazz Composers Collective.
I love crossword puzzles. I love being outside riding my bike. I've also recently gotten into making photo collages of abstract images generated from things like rusted out trash cans and parts of the breakwater.
Practice slowly and focused.
Bach
In general, I always like the duration right before the last chord. It's like a glimpse of eternity.