The Studio of Richard Cox

Teaches:

Guitar

Business Name:

Frets and Strings™ Guitar Studios

Studio Location:

Silverdale

Contact:

360-649-4776
fretsandstrings@wavecable.com

Studio Description:

Rick has been a professional guitarist for nearly forty years. He began performing as a young teen with his brother in his own band touring throughout the Southwestern United States. After completing his first year of college he was drafted into the U.S. Navy where he served in the U.S. Navy Music Program as a staff guitarist in contemporary ensembles and as a classical guitar soloist. After completing his initial U.S. Navy enlistment he resumed serious study of the classical guitar at Tarrant County Junior College, The University of Texas, North Texas State University and Regents College of New York. Upon receiving his B.S. in Liberal Arts, he rejoined the U.S. Navy Music Program where he served until his retirement as a Senior Chief Musician in 2003.

Rick has broad experience as a performing artist. He has performed throughout the Middle East, Africa, South America, Mexico, Canada and the United States both as a classical guitar soloist and in contemporary and jazz ensembles. His guitar artistry provided him the opportunity to represent the United States at State Department sponsored Diplomatic Receptions and recitals hosting Presidents, high-level dignitaries and their guests from the United States and abroad.

After retiring from the Navy in August of 2003 Rick opened Frets and Strings™ Guitar Studios in Silverdale where he maintains an active teaching schedule.