Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D. in Musicology (1998). Specialization: Historical Performance Practice. Dissertation: “The Sonatas and Dance Music in the Capricci a due stromenti (1622) of Bellerofonte Castaldi (1580–1649).” Dissertation Advisor: John G. Suess. Lute and theorbo study with Paul O’Dette. Musicology study with Ross Duffin, Stephen Hefling, and Quentin Quereau.

College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati; M.M. (1989), Classical Guitar Performance, magna cum laude, with Clare Callahan.

College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati; B.M. (1984), Classical Guitar Performance, magna cum laude, with Clare Callahan.

Niagara University, B.A. in Social Sciences (1985), magna cum laude.