Tom Rasely began playing the guitar in 1964. As a (mostly) self-taught guitar player, Tom had a vast training in music theory. He studied music at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse NY and received a Bachelor of Music Ed. from SUNY Fredonia ('73).
Probably the most influential musician in Tom's life was his father Charles W. Rasely. A Juilliard School graduate ('42), Charles was a teacher, singer, composer, pianist, violinist, conductor. He was a man who lived and breathed music.
TEACHING: Tom has taught thousands of players: at his private studio; at the NPM Guitar Schools all across the country; as Director of the Norwich Guitar School; and at the National Guitar Workshop in Connecticut. Several of Tom's songs have been featured in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine. Tom has written several guitar instruction books, including the "Chord Chart Guitar Method" (self-published), and "Types and Uses of the Capo" (Mel Bay Publications).
PERFORMING: Tom has toured 26 states and parts of Canada, and has performed twice at the White House for the Christmas VIP tours, as well as with sveral symphony orchestras.
RECORDING: Tom has appeared on over 50 recording projects, many featuring his original music. Tom also plays most of his own keyboard parts, and quite a bit of auxilliary percussion. Tom's music is available at CDBaby.com and through the orchardbeat.com web sites.
