Jacob Wise Jazz

Interested in improving your guitar skills? Want to get serious, but having a hard time finding a professional, qualified teacher?

I've been playing for 25 years, and have taught hundreds of students over the last 15 years. I received my master's degree in jazz performance from the University of North Texas, where I was a member of the prestigious One O'Clock Lab Band and a Teaching Fellow. Before that, I taught private guitar lessons for almost ten years, teaching students of all ages (9-65) and levels.

I've released a trio CD of original music, and have performed at jazz clubs all over Texas. For the last few years, I've worked on cruise ships, traveling the world and backing up guest entertainers in a wide range of styles. Although I'm a jazz player at heart, I've played in blues and funk bands, backed up singer-songwriters, played solo jazz gigs, and even taught a steel pan drumming class on a cruise ship!

I'd love to help you with technique, theory, reading, improvisation, ear training, and more. I'm a jazz player, but love all guitar styles - so if you're interested in rock, blues, R&B, or classical, I can definitely help you.

Thanks for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from you!