My "musical charm" lies within the quirky bits of my personality that seep into my playing - translation: I like strange noises. I'm basically self-taught and though I am not "well learned", I am severely well listened.

My influences and listening palette run the gamut. Take a random survey of my music collection and you're bound to flow through Curtis Mayfield, Marylin Manson, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mos Def, King Crimson, Prince, John Scofield, Bad Brains, Korn, Meshell Ndegéocello, The Toadies, Robert Cray, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Terence Trent D'Arby, Bill Frisell, The Rza, Motzart.. etc

I've co-written songs with Tre Hardson (The Pharcyde), Steve Ewing (The Urge) and former Sony Nashville artist Laura Lees.

When I'm not playing guitar I work as a photographer. I've worked for Bass Player Magazine, Guitar Player Magazine, Campus Circle, Playboy, Penthouse, Gallery Magazine, FOX Magazine and numerous websites for various Playboy Playmates and Penthouse Pets. If youre curious about that you can check out the web site: http://jtphotography.com