I studied with Gordy back in 2011 and he was instrumental in developing my hand technique. Earlier on I studied with Dom Famularo and although he too was a true maestro but his hand technique was based on the principals of the Moeller stroke. Gordy's Open Close really enabled my left hand to better articulate strokes particularly when it came to blues shuffles and jazz. I am forever in debt to Gordy because he was not only a great teacher but he was also a real nice guy who gave me sound professional advice even when he was busy touring with Steve Miller. Check out this video and let me know your thoughts.