Mike Montano (Solo Guitar)

Began playing guitar in 1963.

Influences are: Andres Segovia, Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery,  John Collins, Charlie Byrd, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joe Pass

Played by ear till 1981 when he studied Classical guitar for a few years and learned how to read and write music.

In 1984 began to study fingerstyle jazz guitar. Took lessons from John Collins (former guitarist for Nat King Cole), and continue to this day taking lessons from other top jazz guitarists in the LA area.

Has performed at various Weddings, Special Dinners, Private Partys Christmas Partys, CoffeeHouses and Restaurants.

Mike plays all kinds of solo music:  Classical, Blues, Fingerstyle Jazz Standards and Bossa Novas.

Mike can bring a sound system and pre-recorded backing tracks which makes for a fuller sound if desired.