Pat Hicks Interviews Don Mock, GIT Instructor, '77 - '95.flv

Pat Hicks interviews Don Mock, GIT instructor from 1977 until 1995. Don tells his story about his career as one of the first instructors at MI, professional guitar player, and his passion for Hydroplane boat racing. He talks about his relationships with some of the greats... Howard Roberts, Pat Martino, Joe Diorio, Chuck Rainey, Les Wise, and Ron Eschete.

[@Alaskastratcat]

Went to GIT from 1978 to 1979. Don was a great instructor! Best money I ever spent!

[@ulisesvictoria9284]

I went to GIT 1979 to 1980. We probably overlapped some time there!!!

[@stephenross8009]

This was really cool. I went to MI in 1987 and worked there as an audio engineer from 88-92 those were some of the best years of my life.

[@Marc-Henri.Cykiert]

Wow! Pat, Don… so great to see you and send me reminiscing about such a great time in my life. The energy at GIT was so effervescent with so much to learn, the people, the creativity, jam sessions at night, the concerts… Pat Martino, Joe Diorio, Carl Schroeder, Ron Eschete, Thom Mason, Don Mock. Thank you so much all of you for transmitting knowledge and love of the guitar. Marc-Henri

[@lasvegasleblanc]

What a Wonder-Filled interview with Maestro Mock! Excellent job Pat. I can hear St' Clair Street right now, one of my favorite Mock Tunes...A truly talented Renaissance man. One of my favorite guitar players and teachers in the world! Thank you for all you did and continue to do!

[@guitarmarc2]

This is a wonderful interview. Don at his best! I have heard a lot about this Pat Hicks guy (from Don) and he is terrific too!

[@cliveburgess4128]

I was there at orientation, never been so nervous in my life, I swear I posted this before but I don't see anything, drove from Michigan out there after attending a seminar with HR in Chicago, where he told us about the school, never will regret it!!!

[@therobleon]

Great interview Pat! Great stories!

[@WaltPitts]

Really enjoy these GIT interviews.

[@amguitar1000]

Awesome interview Pat and Don! Really enjoying these!

[@chromatixlixrob]

Don Mock is the man.

[@musictosoul]

Thanks for the interview......I really enjoyed listening in!

[@keefewn9]

I was there! Pioneer.

[@pawstalk]

This was enjoyable to watch. It gives me another view of Don. I was third graduating class and never really felt he liked me all that much. Joe was really the one who took me under his wing, Don felt a bit standoffish to me. But this is nice to see this easy going side of him that I never saw before. Ironically, it appears we even have some things in common. Thanks, Pat, for these interviews. I'm enjoying them.

[@DudemanSwede]

Thank You! What an excellent interview! Greetings from Pete The Swede in Norway.

[@stellabandante2727]

How fun to come across this video. I remember when Don was starting to work with Howard. Such a talented and visionary musician - taught me so much about theory. Great to see how well it all turned out. Bravo, Don.

[@SIRONEDRAGON]

Fabulous !! : )

[@TheNightmares999]

How nice!

[@altfam56]

Wonderful video, Pat!

[@FrancescoBonfanti77]

thx for share it.

[@keefewn9]

Awesome!

[@jazzguitarstudentufc-fan3908]

Is don mock still alive and does he play guitar and is he working on guitar instruction material?

[@SPGGuitar251]

Fantastic! Don's the man. Thanks for this, Pat.

[@Skipperj]

I looked up the Wiki description of MIT and the guitar Dept. doesn't even mention Don Mock and I'm pissed!

[@randyhetlage9202]

❤️🌹❤️

[@MrMultimurrell]

I took lessons from Don in the early '70's in West Seattle. I sure wish I would have been more dedicated. He was a very easy going and patient teacher..