Experienced Guitar Teacher in Walnut Creek, Jeff offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

I met Jeff in June of 2021 as a matter of "last chance"! I had started learning guitar in March 2020 when COVID lock-downs hit and used "this website" to find an instructor.

I ended up with a solid musician (who was touring with a band) and tried for a year to pick things up. It was difficult. Although talented, the instructor was not the best at picking up flaws. I was stuck and getting nowhere.

My last chance was Jeff. He was about a mile down the road from my office and it was face-to-face! It was starting over, but I have learned many of the basics (e.g., blues progressions, strumming) and learning to read music!!! He teaches the fundamentals well.

Once you pick them up one-by-one, he'll jam with you to show you how you can play with others! Besides the "ABC's", he'll keep it fun with pulling up a new song/challenge for you!

He is very positive and catches flaws without making one feel badly. I walk out always feeling like it was fun and I'm ready to take on the next hurdle. I'm on my way!!

Thanks Jeff!!

I’ve been taking trumpet lessons from Jeff for 2 years and counting. Jeff was willing to take me on as an adult-beginner with no experience, and through his patient, tailored instruction I now play music from the Real Book, which I enjoy playing for my daughters. I’d also add that he has good taste in jazz music.

Jeff was very patient with my son and did a wonderful job explaining the pieces. I would highly recommend him to teach your son/daughter to play. He was also flexible when it came to challenging schedules.

I have been taking music lessons with Jeff for over eight years now, starting as a complete novice on the Electrical Bass, Acoustic Guitar, and currently the Ukelele. Jeff keeps me engaged and enthusiastic by sharing his technical knowledge and techniques in an easy-going manner while playing music I enjoy. Highly recommend Jeff as an instructor for people of all ages. —-Greg L.

I’ve been taking acoustic guitar and bass guitar lessons from Jeff for 4 years. He’s the best – great choices of songs to learn, excellent instructor and makes every lesson fun. Highly recommended for all ages.

Jeff is a gem. My 15-year-old son started private lessons with Jeff when he was in 5th grade for trumpet and he's about to start high school jazz. His weekly lessons are on Zoom, and it's going great. I hear my son play, then Jeff play. Jeff is a talented teacher and an all-around great guy. He's fantastic with students.