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

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.

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.

"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.