What Sets My Teaching Apart

While classical guitar is my specialty, I bring years of experience playing and teaching across styles like jazz, rock, blues, folk, and fingerstyle. This diverse background lets me make lessons engaging and relevant to your or your child’s musical interests.

Whether you dream of playing classical masterpieces, strumming favorite pop songs, or exploring fingerstyle arrangements, I tailor every lesson to your goals while building a strong technical foundation for lasting success.

Teaching Philosophy & Approach

My teaching centers on collaboration and student ownership. I believe building good habits early is key to confident, expressive playing — but music should always be fun and personally meaningful.

I combine solid technical fundamentals with plenty of space for creativity and exploration. Every lesson is designed around your goals and what excites you musically. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, I create a supportive environment where we work together to help you grow — with enjoyment and your unique musical voice at the heart of it all.

Professional Background & Experience

I hold a Master of Music in classical guitar performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and have over 15 years teaching students of all ages and levels. As an active performer, I've toured across the U.S., Europe, and China, including extensive work with the acclaimed Minneapolis Guitar Quartet since 2014.

My experience includes CD recordings, workshops, masterclasses, and collaborations with ensembles like The Mirandola Ensemble, as well as performing in a guitar duo with my wife, Milena Petković. I bring this real-world performance insight straight into our online music lessons.

Ready to Start Your Musical Journey?

No matter your background or skill level, my online guitar and ukulele lessons provide a supportive space to discover your unique musical voice. Let’s make music that’s technically solid, creative, and uniquely yours — one song at a time!