About the Author
Tommy Armstrong-Leavitt has over 4 decades of experience in music education. A 1986 graduate of G.I.T. and a professional performer and session player, working with the likes of Davey Johnstone (Elton John), Jeff Watson (Nightranger), and Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad/Steve Vai) just to name a few. As a student he has studied with Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big), Frank Gambale (Chick Korea), and Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), plus many others. Tommy has recorded in some of Hollywood’s best studios and performed in several showcases for some of the industries top executives. After coaching for nine years in Skip’s Music’s “Stairway to Stardom” program, he also served as director of this award-winning summer music school for 8 years. Tommy is also the author of the Strong Arm Instructional Series (Chord Camp 1-3, Finger Fitness 1-2), used at many area high schools as well as Sacramento City and American River Colleges. Tommy is also a songwriter, producer and performer. Performing in Tesla, Soulmotor and Hurt to name a few.