He also teaches at the Idyllwild Arts Academy and Northwoods Jazz Camps. He received his BM in Studio Guitar Performance from University of Southern California and MA in Music/Composition from California State University—Los Angeles. His instructional Interactive CD/ROM, The Developing Jazz Guitarist is published by acmuzik.com. His book Modern Harmonic and Melodic Practice (Hynesight Music) is in use as a theory text at APU. Professional credits include the Grammy-nominated recording, Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra Precious Promises. He can be contacted at thynes@apu.edu. 3 Comments