I have played guitar for 20 years and have taught guitar to students ages 5 to 55. I graduated from VCU in 2000 with a Jazz Studies Degree where I also learned Classical Style guitar.
After graduating from VCU, I moved to NYC to teach and play and to immerse myself in the music scene there. After many great experiences with gigs in the city and some great students, I came back to Richmond to be closer to family in 2003 and have loved living in Richmond ever since. In Richmond, I have enjoyed teaching and playing around town. I can teach anything from the Blues, Pop, Folk, Rock, Classical, and Jazz.

I first fell in love with music at the age of 7 after hearing Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog”. I soon after got my first guitar and started learning all of my favorite classic rock songs. Over time my tastes began to branch out to include all kinds of music from country to jazz. Knowing that I wanted to pursue a long-term career in music, I decided to choose a college with a strong music program, and received a bachelor's degree in music performance and jazz studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2010.

As a jazz guitarist, I perform regularly in a variety of settings with various ensembles. For the last several years I have played at various venues in the Richmond area, such as Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Tobacco Company restaurant, Havana 59, Maymont, and at private functions including MCV and VCU Alumni Association events, Long & Foster open houses, and Twin Hickory Home Owner's Association wine tastings, to mention a few. I also play and compose...

Jeff began playing guitar at the age of ten. His very first performance was in the fifth grade, performing in a rock band. In high school he sang in the concert choir, chamber ensemble and studied music theory piano and classical guitar. After high school, Jeff obtained a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Music Composition from Virginia Commonwealth University and continued classical guitar studies with Jesus Silva who studied with Andres Segovia. After graduating college, he directed the guitar program at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College for nearly a decade, receiving a faculty recognition and achievement award for five or more years of outstanding service. Jeff currently performs with his own group called the Jeff H. trio, specializing in contemporary jazz performing at various venues and occasions.

Jeff’s music theory and teaching ability is extremely varied and ranges from classical to rock, blues to jazz. Some of his top skills are improvisational guitar techniques,...

Palmer is guitar teacher that just moved to Richmond, Virginia from Northern Virginia. He has been playing for twelve years and has been teaching for two years. He specializes in Rock, Hard-Rock, Metal, Folk and Blues. He has experience teaching students of all ages and guarantees that his students will maintain a thorough knowledge of music theory and correct guitar technique while having a blast with what they're learning.

Palmer has played with several local bands in Northern Virginia and is currently working on a project in Richmond. In addition to being a teacher Palmer writes music reviews and has had interviews with many bands in the Richmond/Northern Virginia area. Palmer's love for music and his passion for guitar can definitely be seen in both his approach to teaching and his everyday life.