Dan Cross is a professional guitarist and private instructor living in New York City.

Experience:

Dan has experience teaching, and playing numerous styles of music. A wide assortment of students keep Dan on top of all the current trends in music and guitar. Dan has been the Guide to Guitar for About.com since 1998.

Education:

Dan got his formal music education at Humber College in Toronto, Ontario, enrolling in their Applied Music program. After a year, Dan transferred to the Mohawk College "Jazz Studies" program, in Hamilton, Ontario, from which he graduated with honors.

From Dan Cross:

"Teaching is in my blood, and I enjoy helping others further their guitar knowledge. I'm an avid music fan, with a keen interest in all types of music - from pop, to jazz, to classic rock, to German beer jingles. I hope the Guitar at About site will be able to provide information for guitarists of all skill levels.