Jim started playing Guitar at the age of 10 after getting the long-sought after Electric- Guitar and Amp for his 10th birthday, and being heavilly inspired by Cousin Sue Lopez (who was & is a Monster!) Jim never stopped playing, all this time. Playing in a cover & original rock-band in Highschool, and Instrumental-Fusion band in the 80's, Jim has a lot of stage experience.

           Then working for 28 years at a recording studio as an engineer, producer, writer, and studio-musician has given Jim lots of opportunity to refine his craft and become musically educated in ways others may have missed out on.