Michael Abbott

Michael Abbott is an Adjunct Professor of Jazz Guitar at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, part of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He specializes in Jazz Guitar and Music Instruction, with expertise in amplifier technology and transcription work.

• Education: Music Degree (1988) from University of Miami, Florida
• Professional Roles: Owner of Accessrock.com (interactive guitar instruction site), performer with The Mike Abbott Trio, and private guitar instructor in Denver
• Notable Contributions: Author of The Guitar and Amp Sourcebook (2012, Harper Collins), transcriber for Guitar World magazine, and mentor to students attending prestigious music colleges