Learn from Great Jazz Guitar Teachers

"At just 22 years old, Francesca Simone (Simone being her middle name, which she goes by casually) is already proving herself to be a trailblazer. With her soulful shredding and laid back Los Angeles vibe, Simone has a style of sound all her own. When one of her viral performance videos caught the eye of Beyoncé’s music director for Coachella, Simone’s world exploded.

Hi, I’m Salvador, a guitarist, composer, and music educator with nearly 20 years of experience playing guitar and over 6 years of teaching. I specialize in jazz guitar, improvisation, music theory, soul, blues, and composition. My lessons are personalized, practical, and focused on helping students achieve their musical goals while developing confidence and creativity.

Rohit Sivaram is a graduate from The Berklee College of Music, an artist recognized by PRS Guitars and a Grammy submitted musician. His music is in the genres of rock, metal and Carnatic on the guitar. While at Berklee he composed, produced and arranged a solo record featuring Berklee faculty and influential contemporary artists.

In 2009 I achieved a First-Class BA (Hons) in Popular Music from the University of Wolverhampton. Alongside my formal studies, I had spent several years teaching privately, with local businesses, and at the Yamaha Music School from 2008 - 2010.

I am a guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter with several musical projects in the areas of Classical Music, Jazz, Pop and World Music. I have a degree in Classical Guitar and a Master's in Music Education. I have been teaching since 2008 in various formats and have worked in specialized artistic education since 2014 in several schools, including the Barcelos Music…

Robert Chapman is a guitarist from Toronto, Ontario. As a teen, Robert completed his Grade 8 guitar studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music and also joined the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, which awarded him a scholarship to attend Mohawk College’s music program. After graduating from Mohawk, he then completed his Bachelor’s of Music at Humber College in Toronto.

Evan McPherson is a Central Texas-based guitarist, educator, and producer with over 20 years of experience helping students of all ages grow as musicians. He holds a Jazz Guitar Performance degree from Cornish College of the Arts and brings a deep understanding of theory, technique, and improvisation to every lesson.

Kyle has been passionate about music from an early age. Growing up listening and learning rock and blues, he later developed a love for classical music and jazz while studying music in university. He received his masters degree in Guitar Performance from University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada. Kyle has experience as a studio musician, performer, arranger, and sideman.

Adam Ratner is a guitarist, composer, and producer known for his innovative approach to jazz guitar, blending modern harmony, improvisation, and Brazilian musical influences. Based in Los Angeles, Adam has performed at international festivals including the Montreal Jazz Festival, SF Jazz Festival, and NPR Tiny Desk Concerts.

Alex Skolnick is an American musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist and one of the songwriters of the thrash metal band Testament and has played with several other bands, including The Alex Skolnick Trio, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage and the heavy metal supergroup Metal Allegiance.