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George J.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 5+

Speaks Greek

Teaching since 1985

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About George J.

5.0

(9)

Guitarist, Songwriter, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Performer The virtuoso session guitarist has recorded with such names as The Brecker Brothers and the Saturday Night Live band, and he has toured with Journey, Styx, Tina Turner, Robin Trower, Chick Corea, Bob Seger, Fania All Stars, and many other music legends. And now with his group Second Chance, he's more dazzling than ever, rejuvenated with a real second chance after recovering from a life-threatening illness. George's first album to bring attention to his guitar mastery was Chango, as part of the group of the same name, which signed to ABC Records in the 70’s. The album went gold, selling more than 500 thousand copies. George’s second record was on Mercury records. He also produced, co-wrote and played guitar with a group called Apache, signed to Atlantic records. All the records reached the Billboard charts. More recently, George's Under the Influence CD has had major exposure and has been played on over 550 radio stations worldwide. The CD, which has sold more than five thousand copies without a major release, feat

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Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-4:30 PM

Tuesday

9 AM-4:30 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-4:30 PM

Thursday

9 AM-4:30 PM

Friday

9 AM-4:30 PM

Saturday

9 AM-4:30 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$68

45 minutes

$93

60 minutes

$109

90 minutes

$126

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9 Reviews

James

Teacher's studio

I have always been impressed with George's precision and attention to detail. He has a way of making sure that you understand the blend between the sound of the notes AND the feel of the notes. And, you know that with George, there's always something to learn and he teaches it well.

Posted Nov 20, 2019

Lawrence

Teacher's studio

Witnessing George instruct is watching a professional at work! He doesn't play the guitar, but he makes the guitar sing. You can tell his experience by his knowledge of his instrument, and what he teaches is substantial to what I need or anybody else to become a better musician. Just like his productions he teaches at a high-level, but breaks it down for even a child to understand. If you want a transformation in your musicianship, I'm confident Mr. Jacobs is your guy!

Posted Aug 31, 2018

Tony

Teacher's studio

I met George at his Miami guitar shop, we tried some amps and pedals, immediately i knew he could play the guitar like few can. From hendrix to santana, progressive to classic, George is your guy if you want to know in deep the art of guitar playing. Plus he can help you with finding Your sound.

Posted Aug 25, 2018

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Experience

Guitarist

Feb, 1972 - Apr, 1974

ABC Dunhill Records

I was The Lead Guitarist for a group called Chango and was signed and toured for this record label.

Owner

Mar, 2012 - Jan, 2015

Guitar shop

I owned a guitar shop, where I sold guitars, gave lessons, and had a recording studio in the back. I have recorded 3 major label releases, with a gold album. Chango. ABC Records. I still record and play over 4-5 hours a day.

Education

Music Theory

May, 1979 - Dec, 1981

Pat Matheny School of Music

Music

Feb, 1983 - Jul, 1985

Ventura collage

Certifications

Music Supervisor

Jan, 2017

Music Mind Tracks

I got signed to a music supervisor. They Place my music with Film, TV. I currently have a song on TV. Sky;s the limit, on Telemundo. 9PM EST 6 days a week, currently playing. I will be receiving Royalties from this.

Awards

Chango

Apr, 1973

ABC Dunhill Records

Affiliations

American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers

Jan, 1972

A.S.M.A.C. is an organization whose mission is to promote the arts of Music Arranging, Composition, and Orchestration within the entertainment industry community and the general public. A.S.M.A.C.’s purpose is to provide its membership a place to make contact with each other to exchange ideas and information about the art of music and the music industry. A.S.M.A.C. seeks to educate and inform both the general public and the commercial arts community about the roles its members play in the creation of music past and present. A.S.M.A.C. also encourages emerging arrangers and composers in their development.