Learn from Great Jazz Guitar Teachers

Ian Faquini is a Brazilian composer, guitarist, and vocalist who was born in Brasília and has lived in Berkeley, California since the age of eight. He was a member of the renowned Berkeley High School Jazz program, and at the age of 15, Ian met the legendary Brazilian composer Guinga, who became his mentor and inspired him to pursue a career in music, drawing on the rich musical…

Hi, I’m Danel! I’m a piano and guitar instructor with over five years of teaching experience, working with students of different ages, skill levels, and musical goals. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught through multiple music schools and studios and am now currently teaching at Rose Academy of Performing Arts, giving me experience working with a wide variety of students…

I’m a jazz guitarist and teacher based in Cuenca, Ecuador, with over 7 years of experience teaching both online and in person. My work focuses on jazz guitar, improvisation, fretboard understanding, applied harmony, rhythm, and musical language.

Ian brings extensive experience and passion for music education to his students. With over 15 years of teaching private piano and guitar lessons both in-person and online, he has nurtured the musical talents of countless students, instilling in them a love for music that lasts a lifetime.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Toronto's Jazz Performance program with a diverse set of experiences pertaining to music education. Teaching has played a large role in my life for almost as long as I have been playing the instrument. I am always excited to share with my students what I have learned through my own education and professional career.

I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2016 with a dual degree in Performance, Songwriting and Music Production. In addition, I was awarded the Latin American scholarship after my audition to get into Berklee. Prior to my music studies, I earned a degree in Business back home in Lima University in Lima-Peru.

A graduate of music degree in Composition field and currently further study on Masters in Music Education in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Multi-talented music teacher which can teach various music instruments such as guitars, drums, piano, keyboard, vocal/singing, ukulele, violin and accordian.

Luis Guerrero is a seasoned guitarist based in Orlando, Florida, with over 20 years of experience in live performance. With a background in Jazz and Rock music, Luis is known for his versatility, dynamic stage presence, and expressive playing.

With over a decade of experience as a music educator, professional musician, and composer, I have taught and performed across Tunisia at major institutions and festivals. I hold a Licence Fondamentale en Musique et Musicologie (2018) and a Master’s Degree in Music and Musicology (2025) from the Higher Institute of Music of Tunis, supported by earlier classical piano and music…

About & Teaching Approach Alexey Samoylenko is a guitarist and educator with over a decade of experience performing, recording, and teaching. He began his formal music training at the Moscow College of Improvised Music (МКИМ) in 2010, where he studied contemporary and jazz guitar with a focus on ensemble performance.