Bob Keefe was born in Los Angeles and raised in Fresno, California, Bob started playing guitar at age 14. His first professional gig was at 15. He holds a PhD in Music from the University of North Texas and has resided in Ithaca since 1987. He has taught guitar and music at Ithaca College, The University of South Florida, and Cornell University and has performed with Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Eugene Friesen, Johnny Smith, Steve Morse, and Jack Petersen. He is the consummate guitarist, loves playing all styles of guitar, and is in high demand as a guitar teacher.