Professional Guitarist & Instructor

Professional guitar instruction, beginner through graduate / professional levels, jazz, blues, and classical idioms.

* Adj. Asst. Prof. of Music, Instructor of Guitar, WVU (1994-present)

* Instructor of Guitar, Washington and Jefferson College (2007-present)

* Instructor of Guitar, West Liberty University (as of Fall, 2011)

* Consistent record of excellence in college/university level teaching (source: Chair, Committee, and Student Evaluations, 1994-present)

* Over a decade of performing history with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Musical Theatre, and many others (see my website!)

* One of the region's finest solo guitarists, available for weddings, corporate functions, receptions, cocktails, house parties, etc.

Member, Pittsburgh Musicians Union (AFM Local # 60-471) for many years

Reviews

• January 1, 2012

  

  Scott is a fantastic guitar teacher. I've been doing lessons with him for about two years now and it has greatly benefited my playing. He has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience which he is able to communicate in an easily understandable manner. His schedule is flexible and prices are reasonable. If you're looking for a guitar instructor around Pittsburgh, you would have a real tough time finding anyone better!

  – Jon

• November 25, 2011

  

  Scott Elliott is a first-class teacher who provides exemplary private instruction and a profound musical experience from his home studio.
  
  Within a year, Scott grew my playing and confidence through goal-setting to fuel my motivation and a practice schedule with musical materials that propelled my skills way beyond my expectations. Scott emphasized the importance of nutrition and fitness which has had a transcending impact on my life.
  
  The deep attention to detail and dedication to excellence that Scott provides is what sets him apart from the others.
  
  The learning experience that I receive from Scott has significantly boosted my command of the instrument and artistry.
  
  Scott rocks!

  – Andy

• November 25, 2011

  

  I have taken guitar lessons from Scott Elliott off and on for 38 years. Scott is an excellent teacher. I came away from each lesson with information and techniques that would keep me busy for years. I highly recommend Scott as a teacher of Guitar, I recently took classical lessons from Scott and it was very intense. Scott pays close attention to details, from striking the string properly to holding the instrument and everything that comes after that. He was always very accomidating with the schedule and was able to help me immensly. The atmosphere of his teaching studio was very comfortable and pleasant. I highly recommend studying with Scott if you are serious about learning the proper way to play a guitar. I have taken lessons from several other teachers, but after studying with Scott, I felt that other teachers were wasting my time, or that I was showing them different techniques. I really can't say enough good things about Scott and his guitar and teaching abilities.

  – Tony

• November 24, 2011

  

  I studied with Scott from December of 2008 until May of 2011 (2 years and 5 months). Scott was able to come down to my level of ability , thus, I was able to learn more in a short time, than I had learned from my previous teacher of 10 months. I will always be appreciative of the many many aspects of playing jazz that Scott taught me and I can see the day where I return for even more learning from this fantastic, highly professional guitar player and instructor!

  – Ray

• November 24, 2011

  

  Scott is an amazing musician, and a wonderful teacher. After a few minutes of our first lesson he was able to assess my abilities as a player and know exactly how to start a lesson plan for me. My father who has been playing the guitar for 40 years also took lessons from Scott, with equally good results.

  – James

• November 23, 2011

  

  Scott is a music educator that can teach beginning to very advanced students. His knowledge of the guitar in both classical and jazz genres is fantastic, along with his extensive music theory and technical prowess. I would highly recommend him to anyone at any level looking to improve their guitar playing.

  – George

• November 23, 2011

  

  I'm what Scott calls a "more seasoned" player - lots of years, lots of gigs, lots of miles. About a year and a half ago I got tired of listening to myself playing the same old stuff, and Scott was recommended. His credentials are obvious, but what impressed me more was his ability to guage where I needed improvement, and his patience in guiding me from Step 1 to 2, etc. He has an in-depth understanding of all kinds of music, which makes it easy to relate to him player-to-player. If you're a beginner or just need to brush up on technique or fill in some holes in your musical knowledge, I highly recommend Scott. The fact that he's an easy-going, fun guy makes going to the lesson something to look forward to. And - he has some absolutley gorgeous guitars!

  – Jim

• November 22, 2011

  

  I spent one summer taking weekly guitar lessons from Scott before moving out of town. During that summer with the help of Professor Elliott, my playing improved at a rate I would never have expected. Over a year later I am still working on exercises and concepts that he introduced to me and I continue to improve. I highly suggest taking guitar lessons from Scott Elliott or hiring him to perform at an event. He is incredibly talented with an ax in his hand, intelligent, and an all around good guy!

  – Christopher

• November 22, 2011

  

  My experience with Scott was worth every penny. His instruction took me places with the guitar that I could have never gone on my own. My favorite method he taught me was drop two voicings, I practice it every time I pick up the guitar and it makes playing through my favorite standards great! I would highly recommend anyone who is even considering taking lessons to contact Scott Elliot.

  – Kevin

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