My name is Barri but my artist name is Jimmy Blazer. I am a 21 year old college student from Dallas TX and i moved to Austin in 2010. I graduated from Booker T. Washington H.S.P.V.A. and it was a Privilege to learn music theory and proper technique while I was there. The school helped to prepare me as a teacher and a musician so now I am teaching Bass guitar and guitar a the Texas Empowerment Charter School in Austin TX. I am in several Bands of different genres and i have also had the opportunity to play with well known pianist, Dr. James Polk a few times. I am studying music education and classical double bass at Huston Tilliotson University and i am also the bassist for the school jazz combo

I have been playing electric guitar for over 12 years. Over the last 5 years I have expanded my education to cover a broad range of disciplines including classical voice, piano, and trumpet. I study music theory and composition as well.

While challenging, studying and practicing guitar should always be enjoyable. Whether it’s rock, classical, or folk, emphasis must always be placed on topics and techniques that interest the student. With me, learning through music you enjoy is the primary focus.
I am a Berklee College of Music graduate with 15 years of experience educating musicians of all ages. With an enthusiastic approach and competitive rates, I have taught all styles and levels, offering both in-studio and in-home lessons.
Whether you want to pass an audition or just strum a few chords, take lessons in your living room or at my studio, I can help you reach your goals in a fun, nurturing, and relaxed environment. Sign up for lessons with me to get started with lessons you’ll love!

I would like to say that I grew up playing guitar, but that would be a lie. My father tried to teach me, but I just never was interested. I always loved music, and singing alone, but that was it.

I moved to Los Angeles to be an Actor. While there I decided to take up hobbies like Surfing, Skate boarding, and eventually guitar. I knew absolutely nothing about guitars other than they make sound. I hired a teacher and his first question was "Adam, why am I here?" I was puzzled. "To teach me," I said. He said that he meant "what inspired me to learn to play?" I told him John Mayer.

I heard John Mayer and realized that that was something I wanted to do. Sing and write songs. I never cared about being famous, just able to play for my friends and family. Now 10 years later, with a couple tours and albums under my belt I moved from New York City to Austin come back out west.

Now playing guitar is like going for a jog. Some days I plain don't want to practice, or...

The words sultry, cool, and eccentric have been among the favorable words used to describe the Dallas-born performer. Sonya grew up singing to the great R&B tunes that dominated the airwaves in the seventies. As a teen she honed her vocal talent through the church choir.

Sonya combines her rich, passionate voice and her gut-wrenching lyrics with classical, Latin and jazz style guitar. Her configuration produces a style that can only be described as unique.

She was nominated in the Dallas Observer 2002 Music Awards along side Erykah Badu and N'Dambi. Sonya has played in venues such as Dallas Hard Rock Cafe, Deep Ellum Live, Gypsy Tea Room, and Ft. Worth's Caravan of Dreams.

Sonya has a passion for the business side of the music industry and has established her own Indie label, and has been selling out of copies of her first CD.

Max is a Berklee College of Music graduate in guitar & mandolin performance. Performing professionally since the age of thirteen, Max has performed throughout Texas.

Lessons are tailored to your level and goals. We can simply focus on tunes you want to play, or take a broader approach incorporating rhythm, lead, ear training, technique and theory.

I want all students to come away from their lessons feeling successful.

I encourage my students to explore their musical preferences. Having fun is a key component to learning.

I come from a very musical family. My parents bought me my first drum set for my 2nd birthday, and that started it all for me. I continued with drums and started to branch out as I got a little older. I started playing Latin percussion (Congas, Timbales) around age 7, guitar and piano at age 9, trumpet at 10, Bass at 14, Accordion at age 17, Trombone at 18, and I am always trying to better myself on all those instruments! My dad was my main instructor and influence while growing up. I also learned a lot about “real world” gigging scenarios and what you need to know to be successful. I toured professionally with my family’s band, led by my Dad, from 2001-2008, at which point I moved to Texas to pursue a solo career in Tejano music. While in California, I taught lessons for drums, bass, guitar, and voice for almost 4 years. I continued to teach a small number of private students while living in San Antonio. I also worked with “For the Love of Drums” music studio, as well...

I have been performing and teaching guitar for over 30 years.
I have taught for UT's Informal Class program, the Eanes Community School District, Concordia Lutheran University, and Redeemer Lutheran Church.
I currently teach privately in my home studio and through the Austin Community College.
I have studied guitar with musicians in the Austin area, the University of Texas as well as in Europe.

Chris is a singer and songwriter who has been a performing solo artist for over 15 years. His first album of original material is on iTunes and Pandora Internet radio. In 2011, Chris was nominated as a Southwest Regional Finalist in the Mountain Stage New Song Contest for one of his original songs. He has travelled and played music from his home state of Alaska all the way to Key West, Florida and in 2010 he settled down in Austin, Texas where he continues to perform and teach guitar.

Chris graduated from the University of Alaska, Anchorage with a Bachelor of Music with an Emphasis in Music Education in 2000. His major instrument of study was the classical guitar. In 2003, Chris received his K-12th grade Alaska State teaching certificate for music from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. From 2001 to 2005, he taught K-6th grade classroom music and 5th and 6th grade band in Homer, Alaska at the end of the road system while working towards his Professional Teaching Certificate...

I am a singer/songwriter, theatre artist, and teacher that has been singing, playing, and writing music since the age of five. ​Originally from Cooper City, Florida, I received my BFA from Boston University, where I studied Music and Theatre Arts. I have had the privilege of studying voice privately with industry-leading professors for over 12 years and have been teaching both children and adults- singing, acting, piano, guitar, and songwriting- for the past seven years.

After learning how to create my own music at around the age of eight, ​I have recorded over a dozen albums with many bands and musicians and currently am playing shows as a singer/songwriter in the Austin area.

I have experience with the following musical styles: Musical Theater, Folk, Rock, Pop, Classical, Opera, Foreign Language, Punk Rock, Metal, Reggae, and Jazz. My lessons are designed for the student to have fun, grow, explore, and learn in a safe and pleasant environment. I believe that everyone...

Matt M. was born in Lowell, Massachusetts and found an interest in music as soon as his mom started playing songs through her belly with headphones and a record player. He moved down to Austin, Texas at the age of three where he continued to experiment with toy pianos and banging pots and pans.
At ten years old he discovered an enthusiasm for guitar and saxophone. Picking up those instruments for a couple of years brought him to playing drum set, jamming with his brother and friends, and listening to all sorts of music. His experience advanced in High School as he enjoyed playing in the jazz band, performing at different venues, and catching concerts.
When he graduated from High School, Matt decided to pursue his devotion towards music and enrolled in The University of North Texas. While attending he developed his craft on saxophone, drums, guitar, and worked on his technique with clarinet, flute, and piano. He also played in various ensembles and lab bands under the...

At age 17, I performed in a guitar quartet that placed 2nd at the University of Brownsville Ensemble Guitar Festival and age 18, won 1st place with a guitar trio at that very same competition. I was among 5 winners in the Del Mar College Honors Commencement(a school wide music competition) in years 2007 and 2008. In 2009, I traveled west to attend the highly praised San Francisco Conservatory of Music. It was there that I was able to study with some of the most important guitarists in the US such as Lawrence Ferrara, David Tanenbaum, Richard Savino, Marc Teicholz and my main instructor, the world renown Sergio Assad. It was there I was also able to meet and take lessons with artists such as Roland Dyens, David Russell, the Katona Twins and Pepe Romero. Along with my studies, I have been consistently performing recitals and teaching students for the last 6 years. Studying with me will give you insight to some of the way the most legendary guitarists of our time have approached the...