With a degree in electronics and over 30 years playing experience Tom has honed his skills to the highest degree.

Tom got his start at Ace Music in Miami, from there he worked at Sim Music where in 1996 he got the pleasure of meeting Jimi Page (Of Led Zeppelin) and working on his guitar.

In 1997 Tom started his own Repair Business as a subcontractor for The Guitar
Center in Hallandale, Florida. During the next 10 years he became affectionately known as the Guitar Guru of South Florida and the one repairman all of South Florida relied on for perfection every time.

And it wasn't just the locals who sought out Tom's amazing work, many passers by, in town for tours, took the advice of locals and trusted Tom Barkstrom with their most beloved instruments. Some of these locals and world reknowned guitarists included Yngwie Malmsteen, Al Di Meola, and Martin Barre to name a few.

Tom is currently employed at Glaser Instruments in Nashville, TN and offer guitar lessons at Superior Music in Mt Juliet, TN

He is also available for local repairs in the Mt. Juliet/Gladeville area.