As an educator, David's expertise extends beyond performance, encompassing music theory, jazz ensemble, improvisation, and jazz history. David brings a wealth of first hand experience and has mentored numerous students who have successfully pursued music in their postsecondary education.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Adon Adonai Randall Biggs moved to Colorado in 2021 after serving with the 2d Marine Division at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. He received a Master’s of Music with Dual Concentrations in Jazz Performance and Composition from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.
Throughout his career, Adon has performed and played with Kronos Quartet, the Charles Mingus Big Band, Alan Ferber, Stephen Anderson, and at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Boston’s St. Paddy’s Parade, and Denver’s Five Points Jazz Festival.
A student of music himself, Adon enjoys all types of genres and styles. As an educator, he has expertise in double bass, electric bass, composition, music theory, audio engineering/production, and live sound.
Master's Degree
Jazz Performance & Composition
Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver
Aaron has been teaching guitar for over two decades. He recognizes everyone's musical goals are as different as the individual themselves. He strives to help students, of any age and ability, reach their goals in a personal and engaging way. Aaron is passionate about sharing his love of music with others, and recognizes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning music. He believes personal instruction should be tailored to the student.
After spending his 20s and 30s performing in bands spanning from pop, rock, funk, and corporate bands, as well as countless recording sessions, Aaron returned to school to focus on music theory and earned a degree in music and certification in audio technology.
Aaron can still be found performing on stage, in the studio, behind the mixing console, and coaching a local pop/rock ensembles. Whatever your musical goals are, Aaron is here to help.
Favorite genres
I enjoy playing all genres. I find I often learn the most from genres I may not be immediately drawn to. By isolating ourselves into specific genres
We dig ourselves into ruts
And it can be difficult to transcend musically.
Musical inspirations
Steve Vai
Paul Simon
Bele Fleck
John Scofield
Guthrie Govan
Frank Zappa
Jim Hall
Favorite places in Colorados
Outside of Buena Vista
Soiled Dove Underground
Purgatory
Favorite non-music activitys
Cycling
Swimming
Hiking
Woodworking
Teaching
32 years
Favorite genre
I enjoy playing all genres. I find I often learn the most from genres I may not be immediately drawn to. By isolating ourselves into specific genres