Mick Goodrick Bio

Mick Goodrick Mitch Haupers

guitarist and educator, has recorded and performed internationally for the past 40 years with other world famous musicians such as Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, Dewey Redman, John Abercrombie, Dave Liebman, Joe Diorio and Steve Swallow, to name a few.

Mick is renowned for both his harmonic command of the guitar and his prowess as an influential teacher. He is author of the book known among players as the “guitarist’s bible” entitled, The Advancing Guitarist (Hal Leonard Publications). He is author of the three volume series, Mr. Goodchord’s Almanac of Guitar Voice-Leading for the Year 2001 and Beyond, co-author of a rhythm-training book entitled Factorial Rhythm: For All Instruments and composer/arranger/author of two new books now in production through Mr. Goodchord Publications, 36 SOLO PIECES for Fingerstyle Guitar plus Duo, Trio & Quartet Arrangements and a book of variations with friend and fellow musician, Steve Swallow.