ROBERT SWINTON – Musician and Recording Artist

Robert Swinton's lifelong musical journey started in the suburbs of Minneapolis at the young age of nine. Here he began seven years of classical guitar training and study under Phillip Velasco. Showing a natural affinity for the guitar, Robert took first place in a statewide talent contest when he was just ten years old. Broadening his repertoire, Robert added folk music to his classical training, expanded his performance schedule, and began giving guitar instruction in the same music store where he had taken his first lesson. In his early twenties, Robert went to Washington State where he taught folk, country and classical guitar, also performing at Seattle's Market Place Square and various other venues.

Robert later moved to the San Francisco Bay area where he studied jazz guitar and music theory. While in San Francisco, he formed his own band Loose Change. This group soon became one of the hottest Southern Country Rock bands in the Bay area. After twelve years in California, Robert came east to Florida's Treasure Coast. It was here that Robert was motivated to share the music he has loved through the years. The result is 'The Soothing Sounds of the Classical Guitar', a collection of personal favorites that Robert has performed live for many audiences. For more info: www.robertswinton.com and www.gtrteacher.com for online music lessons www.music-ala-carte.com.