Founder & CEO

Afficianado, player and father of many guitars, Michael's love affair with the guitar began late in life however his passion for music was ever present.

As a successful Hollywood insider bringing blockbuster films to the big screen it was the tweed of a small screened Fender amp that caught his eye as a blues lover. Quickly excelling at his instrument, Michael released his first solo record in 2012 and has continued to write and record. Deepening his quest for tone led to the creation of Guitar Spectator, a community focused media company dedicated to the proliferation of music, guitars and the gear people love.

Editor at Large

A seasoned music industry professional, whose many hats include producer, songwriter, touring musician and studio player with over thirty years of a blind devotion to the guitar, several world tours and a slew of records, commercials and soundtracks to his credit.

Steering the global brand vision as Marketing Director of a major guitar manufacturer or slugging it out in the trenches at the largest MI retailer, Jason's experience, understanding and knowledge of the MI space, touring and recording provide invaluable contributions whether it's crafting marginally decent editorials or breaking down gear reviews into real world applications.