Skip to main content
image of Jason W.

Guitar with Jason W.

Chino Hills, California

4.9
(13)
Background check
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2004
Music Performance

    Musicians Institute graduate teaches you to freely navigate the fretboard in any and all keys!

    Are you stuck playing the same licks and riffs over and over? Do you play in the same keys all the time? Do you often get bored while practicing? Do you get lost and can't find your way around the fretboard? Well I'm here to help you break free of all that and give your playing that refreshing spark it needs! You'll get: scale, chord, riff and lick PDFs and charts after each lesson so you will have notes to reference and look back on as you progress. lessons will be tailored exactly to what you want to learn. We can cover specific topics such as music theory, harmony and improvisation, but if you would prefer to just work on learning your favorite songs, that's exactly what we'll do. Sometimes learning songs on your own isn't as straight forward as it may seem. I'll help you learn your favorite songs with the correct fingerings from the get go which will save you tons of practice time and energy and over time, you'll learn how to choose the best fingerings for riffs, licks, chords and scales on your own. I specialize in teaching my students how to unlock their fretboards in any and all keys while applying lots of fresh new scales, modes and chords all over the neck for compositional and improvisational purposes but please let me know what you want to learn most and it will be done! We'll monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and most importantly, we'll have fun while learning! With 20+ years of playing under my belt and 15+ years of teaching experience, I am confident that I can give you that creative spark you've been looking for and level up your playing tenfold! I've had lots of live playing experience over the years with my bands and I currently focus on teaching and writing music for film and television. I have music in movies, TV shows, documentaries and short films worldwide. With my knowledge and experience in the music industry, I'll help guide you to where you want to be musically. Let's get started!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    11 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    11 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    11 AM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $55
    60 minutes
    $70

    About Jason W.

    4.9
    (13)
    I've been playing and studying guitar for 20+ years now as well as teaching for over 15 and have taught tens of thousands of guitar lessons. I grew up in Minnesota and started playing guitar when I was 13 years old. Self-taught for the first three years, I developed a passion and love for music. Upon turning 16, I expanded my knowledge studying with a local guitarist, a musical genius in my opinion, who made a huge impact on me and my playing. In the fall of 2007 I relocated to Los Angeles to attend Musicians Institute for guitar performance. I graduated in 2009 and have been playing, creating and teaching ever since. I now have music all over the world in over 20 different countries in: movies, tv shows, short films and documentaries on major networks such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO to name a few.
    ReviewsWrite a review
    5
    92%
    4
    8%
    3
    0%
    2
    0%
    1
    0%
    4.9
    13 Reviews
    Josh
    Online
    Jason is an AMAZING TEACHER!!! He is so fun and knowledgeable. I found him on Instagram. I was always admiring his guitar playing whenever I saw his videos. I reached out to him and I took my first lesson last week via Skype since I'm living in a different state. I'm looking forward to what he is gonna teach me next! Thank you so much Jason!
    Posted May 10, 2019
    Jimmy
    Online
    I took several lessons with Jason and he is a very knowledgeable guitar teacher and he makes the learning experience a good one. He breaks down the teaching experience so even the most beginning student can understand it and he caters to his students individual needs.
    Posted May 1, 2019
    Lauren Marie
    Teacher's studio
    Jason is awesome. He is intelligent, prepared, cool, kind, and patient. I'm really looking forward to getting better at this guitar thing with him. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM YOU LOVERS, ARTISTS, FRIENDS, AND STRANGERS.
    Posted Aug 7, 2015
    112233...55Next >Next >

    Experience

    Guitarist

    Nov, 2015 - Present

    Smoke Hollow

    http://smokehollowband.com/music/ Years of experience come together in new power band SMOKE HOLLOW. With members John Exall, Dewey Bragg, Jason Williams, and Ralf Mueggler comes expertly crafted, contemporary good ole fashioned rockin metal. Formed in 2015, Smoke Hollow is currently putting finishing touches on their debut album to be released by the end of the year. Working with “The Wizard” Chris Collier (Lynch Mob, Prong, KXM, Korn)) Smoke Hollow’s sound of crushing drums, pounding bass, and enormous riffs with unforgettable melodies, will for sure uphold a certain tradition that countless fans celebrate. With a collective resume encompassing Texas Hippie Coalition, and Kill Devil Hill, this quartet will undoubtedly have listeners take pride in the experience that is Smoke Hollow, to deliver passionate, powerful and PURE heavy music.

    Guitarist

    Dec, 2007 - Present

    Delphian

    https://www.facebook.com/DelphianMetal/

    Education

    Music Performance

    Oct, 2007 - Mar, 2009

    Musicians Institute

    Certifications

    Music Performance

    Mar, 2009

    Musicians Institute

    Received one year certificate.

    Awards

    ZAKK WYLDE COVER CONTEST

    Jun, 2016

    http://www.musicmeetsvideo.com/

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles