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Rebecca Miller

James Crocker

Regina Clarkinia

Roddy Schrock

Daniel Wood

Deric Carner

James Crocker received his BA (with Honors) in Popular Music and Sound Recording from Salford University in Manchester, England.

James played his first paying gig at age 14 and has performed thousands of times since then. His music styles have ranged from acoustic folk to heavy rock, via blues, jazz, ska and pop, while the venues stretch from the smallest pub to a 20,000+ crowd. In recent years he has toured the US and Europe many times. In the recording studio, he has been involved in the recording of six full albums, as well as countless other projects.

James started giving guitar lessons while he was attending university. After graduation, he set up his own teaching business. Along with private lessons, he taught in local schools and for Music Box, a support group for people with learning difficulties. Later he became a full-time teacher in Devon, giving guitar lessons in schools across the county. He recently taught guitar and composition at Dayjams rock music camp in Palo Alto. His pupils have ranged in age from 5 to 60 and from absolute beginners to highly advanced players.