JAMES HAWES

I live in Sheridan, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis. I have two sons; Jack, who is a senior in High School, likes science and math, and is a very good flute and guitar player; and Gabriel who graduated from Oberlin Conservatory with a degree in (TIMARA) technology in music and related arts. My wife, Jeanie, and I have been married for thirty two years. She's my best friend and my rock that I can always rely on. Aside from teaching, playing music, and spending time with my family, I enjoy working in the garden and have an enormous cottage style rose garden that surrounds my home. I also enjoy keeping reptiles and amphibians and have about 12 animals that keep me company in my studio... I learned piano at a very young age. My piano teacher was somewhat of a mean old lady, but she taught me well. At the age of eleven I started learning both French horn and classical guitar. From that time and through high school I had two excellent mentors; John Miller who played horn with the..

Primary location: Sheridan United States