Learn from Great Guitar and Voice Teachers

I’m a Mumbai-based guitarist, performer, and instructor with a strong foundation in blues and rock guitar. Over the years, I’ve worked with students across a wide range of levels—from complete beginners picking up the instrument for the first time to intermediate players looking to refine their sound and musical identity.

"I'm a rhythm and lead guitarist & songwriter for multiple projects with worldwide social recognition. I graduated from San Jose State with a Bachelor's of Music in jazz guitar, and am currently teaching around 40 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional.

Bio: Jay Harootunian is a nationally touring artist with the Americana roots band Mojo Birds. His teaching background includes Adjunct Professor of Guitar at San Juan College, band coaching, artist development, and Songwriting Studio Online. He is also the founder of the Durango Sound Project and serves as the Vermont State Coordinator for Music Link.

I worked for over 30 years as an advocate for kids who cannot advocate for themselves and their families. My niche is in working with kids who have a super power such as ADHD, autism, Dyslexia, etc. I also have extensive experience working with kids who do not have such diagnoses. 2025 marked my 20th year teaching guitar.

From as early as I can remember, I was aware of the magic and power of sound. Harmony, melody, and rhythm were constant companions growing up — whether I was syncing footsteps to imaginary beats on the sidewalk or singing harmonies to ’70s radio hits from the back seat of my parents’ AMC Gremlin, music was always there. I come from a long line of musicians.

I've been surrounded by music for most of my life. I began studying at a music conservatory in Brazil when I was eight years old, starting on violin before later focusing on guitar, which has remained my main instrument. Growing up, I was heavily involved in my church's music ministry, singing and playing both acoustic and electric guitar, and those early experiences sparked a…