Jazz Lessons NE Portland

Want to learn how to play jazz guitar? You're in the right place! I've helped many people just like you get started learning jazz guitar, or improve the jazz skills they already have.

Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced jazz guitar player, I'm confident that I can help you improve your skills with this special 5 lesson package.

I have a 38 year relationship with the guitar, and at one point I taught classical guitar in a University in Turkey, and I have learned a great deal from Kyle. Kyle's approach is extremely helpful in creating practical working solutions to understanding theory on the fly and incorporating it into your musicality in a way that directly relates to the layout of the fret board and an experienced based understanding of the jazz cannon. He is extremely dedicated to his art and constantly thinking about ways to improve it.
- Steve

5 Week Trial Lesson Package - $99 (Money back guarantee)

I've developed a special 5 lesson package to help you learn the fundamentals of playing jazz guitar, or improve on the skills you already have. Lessons are 30 minutes each so it's easy to fit jazz guitar into your schedule.

Your lessons will take a practical, hands on approach that will have you playing jazz from day one. You'll get the structure you need so you can improve your playing, and the flexibility to learn the skills that matter most to you.

Fundamental Jazz Guitar Skills

Your jazz guitar lessons will be designed around your skills, what you need to learn, and what your goals are. Here are some of the things we could cover in your jazz guitar lessons:

How to build your own jazz guitar chords so you don't have to memorize 1000 chord shapes
Improvisation skills so you can play jazz guitar solos with confidence
Scale and arpeggio patterns to take your solos to the next level
Accompaniment skills so you can play confidently with other musicians
Practical ear training for jazz guitar so you can play what you hear
Learning jazz standard songs that you can play in a performance or jam session
Chord melody skills so you can play solo jazz guitar arrangements

I highly recommend Kyle as a music teacher... I needed a progressive program that would allow me to stay motivated and not be overwhelmed by the endlessly available info one can find searching through books and the internet, especially given my limited available practice time. Kyle has truly delivered this instruction and mentorship for me.

He is warm, compassionate, understanding, and a great listener to his students’ wants and needs.

He has shared many ways of learning the material with the intention of reducing student frustration. He methodically cycles through material to match one’s current ability and then revisits concepts with the student to synthesize ideas and concepts that gain wider applicability over time... If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on playing music and want a friendly, accomplished musician and teacher to provide it, look no further. Kyle is the real deal!
- Adam

Start Learning Jazz Guitar Today

I've put together a special 5 lesson package for only $99 that will help you start learning jazz guitar and improving your playing.

Learn essential jazz guitar skills that will make you an all-around better guitar player
30 minute lesson spots make it easy to fit learning jazz guitar into your schedule
Friendly, patient teacher to help you learn at a pace that works for you
All lesson materials are included so there's nothing else to buy
Lessons are at my home studio in NE Portland (Parkrose)

Let me know what you really want to learn on the guitar, and I'll help you achieve your goals.