Performer · Teacher · Storyteller
Forty-three years of living the music dream — performing the great stories of early blues, hillbilly, country and traditional styles across Scandinavia and beyond.
Performing solo at blues festivals, trade shows and intimate venues across Scandinavia. Known for acoustic slide guitar, fingerpicking and storytelling that transports you straight to the American South.
About Mac
Fifteen years of gathering players of all levels on a magical Swedish island. Three days of songs, slide technique, jam sessions and the rare feeling of leaving every worry on the mainland.
2026 Retreat Info
Over 100 guitar instructional videos and livestreams on YouTube, covering blues, slide, fingerpicking and the music theory that actually matters — because a lick only has meaning when it serves the song.
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I've been fortunate to live my music dream for many years now. Playing the guitar and singing great stories from the early days of blues, hillbilly, country and other traditional styles has taught me a great deal about the world — and about myself.
Born in former Yugoslavia, I found my musical home in Scandinavia in 1992, and have spent the decades since performing, teaching and sharing the love for real, honest guitar music.
Nowadays I especially enjoy helping players of all ages find their way back to the guitar — or deeper into it — through my retreats, workshops, and one-on-one sessions.
Read Mac's Full Story"Mac is a skilled 'professor' that listens to everyone and gives the right advice. Haven't had so much fun for a long time. I will surely return next summer."— Johnny, Guitar Retreat Participant Read All Testimonials
Three days on the Island of Ven. All skill levels welcome — beginners to returning veterans. Come for the music, stay for the community. July 17–19 or July 20–22, 2026.
