About Me

"Barbarino" has been playing the guitar for 25 years, both acoustic and electric, and formerly had his own guitar teaching practice at Ken Stanton Music. As a guitar teacher, he had 35 students. He received a formal music education at the Atlanta Institute of Music. Barbarino is also a self-taught mixed media artist with an interest in figurative expressionism. He attends life drawing classes regularly and enjoys both painting and photography. A true modern-day Renaissance Man. Watch out DaVinci!

Art School 101

I've put together this lens for those of you considering going to art school. I've been thinking about attending art school for awhile now, and I'd like to share with you my research with the hope that it will help you to make an informed decision. T...

How to overcome creative blocks

For those of us that have an artistic calling, it's not always easy to reconcile the need to make a living with a creative life. I have struggled with this issue for several years now, having spent the last 10+ years of my life working in various mar...

Play Guitar Today!

If you've had that burning desire to play the guitar - for whatever reason - to pick up chicks, impress your significant other, play in a band, etc., you've come to the right place. As a guitarist with 25 years of playing experience and experience as...