Tinh is an internationally renowned Vietnamese guitarist and storyteller. His compositions and stories are derived from his experience growing up in the midst of the Viet Nam War, and his later years living in Pakistan, the Philippines, and finally the United States.

Tinh studied classical guitar under harp guitarist John Doan at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. While attending Willamette, Tinh was asked to open a show for a legend folk-blues guitarist, John Fahey. John soon became Tinh’s friend and mentor for years to come. The two guitarists would spend hours down in Fahey’s basement, appreciating and appraising a variety of guitar music. This musical study included the recordings of legendary blues players such as Charley Patton and Robert Johnson, as well as a number of guitarists on Fahey’s own Takoma label, including Leo Kottke, Peter Lang, Robbie Basho, Bola Sete, and of course, John himself. John was very interested in Tinh’s personal compositions about Vietnam and agreed to produce Tinh’s album My Vietnamese Suite with one condition - Tinh had to play everything, not on the nylon strings classical guitar, but on the steel strings guitar. Tinh returned the favor and produced John’s next album, I Remember Blind Joe Death.

Although the settings of his compositions and stories are mostly in Viet Nam, his warm and heartfelt messages are universal, timely, and non-political. Through Tinh's personal memories, his portrayal of the strength and courage in all humanity, of deep family love and spirituality, remind audiences of their own experience in life, their own families and that which is all-important in their lives. Ever present is Tinh's appreciation for the "American Dream" and his gratitude for his freedom, security, and endless possibilities.

Tinh is a founder of the Village Sky Foundation, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization that build schools, give out scholarships and provide health care to needy children and their families.

Tinh's also an award winning filmmaker.

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