Professor of Guitar

A composer, arranger, and improviser, Patrick Francis holds degrees from Millikin University, San Francisco State University, and Arizona State University, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with Frank Koonce. Patrick has also performed in master classes for Manuel Barrueco, David Leisner, Nicolas Goluses, Robert Wolff, Ricardo Cobo, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, and Jakob Lindberg.

Patrick has written and arranged for the SFGQ, as well as created sound designs for dance, theater, and video, including the original score for the full-length feature film, "Black Eyed Dog." His original works have been recorded by the SFGQ, guitarist Teja Gerken, and guitar and flute ensemble, Duozona. Selections from his clarinet and guitar duo's album "Verdes Años" have been featured on NPR's "All Songs Considered." His original music, lessons, reviews, and articles regularly appear in the pages of Acoustic Guitar, Play Guitar, and Guitar Teacher magazines. Patrick currently teaches at San Jose State University, Chabot College, and privately in San Francisco. His guitar is by Paulino Bernabe.