Classical Guitarist
James Bachman
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Canciones
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
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Jim began playing the guitar at age seven, but  did not start formal
lessons until he was ten. At the age of fourteen he began studying
classical guitar with New York  guitarist Bob Perrine. After studying
in New York he moved to California where he received a bachelors
degree in music at California Polytechnic State University.  
While at Cal Poly Jim studied Classical Guitar and Lute with Dr Craig Russell. Guitar Performance
with Mathew Grief, Music Education with Dr Alison Mclamore, Music theory with John Russell,
and Piano with Dr Terry Spiller.
Jim studied Jazz guitar with Ted Greene, Bruce Forman, and Reid Alburger.  He also has
performed in numerous master classes with Scott Tennent, Alex De Grassi , Dusan Bogdanovic,
Christopher Parkening, and Jeff Linsky. Jim is currently teaching guitar at Cal Poly.
Jim has become one of the most sought after guitarists on the central coast, and has a well
established repertoire which is suited for most occasions.  Jim has performed at The Cal Poly Pac,
Cafe' Roma, Village Cafe', Adelaida Cellars, The Jack House, For Senator Jack O'connell, Castoro
Cellars, Edna valley Vineyard, Laetitia Cellars, and numerous weddings and parties.  If you would
like to book him for your wedding or event please contact him at kbachman466@charter.net or call
805-466-8383.
Let Fall In Love
Here There and Everywhere
Wonderful world
Wave
Pachelbel - Canon in D major