Lessons

            Jordan has taught guitar for over three years, culminating with co-teaching the guitar class at San Jose State University.  He accepts students of all levels and ages on acoustic, electric, and bass guitar.  He has experience teaching rock, jazz, blues, funk, reggae, ska, Latin, metal, punk, fusion, classical, and pop.

            Jordan's teaching style caters to each individual student's needs and involves blending music that they love with teaching technique and the skills to develop musicianship.  These include developing a sense of time and rhythm, music theory, sight reading, how to play and work with other musicians, overcoming performance anxiety, and how to improvise.

            Jordan also offers tutoring in music theory and songwriting.

Teaching Philosophy:

“I am deeply passionate about music education and creative development. As a guitarist, I know firsthand how important it is to find the right teacher. My own teachers showed me how theory and technique are creative tools—essential for composition, songwriting, and improvisation.

They encouraged my personal interests and gave me the knowledge and guidance to expand my creativity. Most importantly, they provided a broad musical foundation that allowed me to attend music school, form bands, tour internationally, and write and record my own music.

As a teacher, my goal is to provide each student with the same level of opportunity and personal attention. Playing guitar is my greatest passion, and I’m excited to share how it can foster creativity, build motivation, create community, and simply bring joy into your life.”