Finger-style guitar players can run the gamut of genres - from rock to jazz , R&B to country and even classical. GuitaristAdam Rafferty has a knack for being able to put his own distinctive stamp on many of those genres.
"I pick songs where I feel comfortable with the melody and I know they're winners," says Rafferty. "If something's got a great melody and a great grove, it's a winner."
Rafferty has had a variety of popular videos on his YouTube channel, in which he offers his take on songs. His latest album features his covers of Michael Jackson tunes.
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Rafferty recently joined Lake Effect's Bonnie North in the performance studio before a recent performance in Milwaukee to share some songs and discuss his approach to playing and teaching music.