Bill Ireton Music
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I'm a rhythm and lead guitarist & songwriter for multiple projects with worldwide social recognition. I graduated from San Jose State with a Bachelor's of Music in jazz guitar, and am currently teaching around 40 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional. My versatility, experience and formal training helps me to make the learning experience easy, stress free and fun. Currently, I play in a number of performing groups gigging regularly & produce artists for their own projects. I spent much of the past 20 years touring with a blues gospel artist, EC Scott, in which I have played with and rubbed elbows with a number of well known musician celebrities. Since 2001, I have released 5 Albums which have received airplay worldwide on various digital platforms and radio stations. I am currently endorsed by Blade guitars by Gary Levinson. I teach my clients in my creative and comfortable home teaching studio in Gilroy, California and online. I work with singers, guitarists/bassists, pianists & songwriters/producers/composers in a wide age range, assorted skill levels with a variety of musical goals. Some of the musical styles I regularly teach: Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B, Country and Folk. I am Currently teaching all styles in guitar, bass, and ukulele in a fun atmosphere!
Overview
Hired 12 times
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1 employee
35 years in business
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2024
Services offered
Music types
Band
Vocals
Guitar
Piano
Event type
Wedding reception
Wedding ceremony
Birthday party
Cocktail hour
Music genres
Pop / top 40
Rock / classic rock
Jazz / Blues
Mariachi
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Jamie D.
Feb 6, 2025
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My daughter, Emily (14), is enjoying her classes with Bill. I can hear them from the other room, and I am impressed with Bill calm and concise demeanor. We are looking forward to having Emily play her first song for us!
Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Country • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Sarah J.
Mar 20, 2024
Bill has been teaching four of my children, ages for 4 years now. They are learning guitar, bass, and/or ukelele. Bill is a professional, patient, caring, and gentle teacher. The lessons are enjoyable without being childish or overly-demanding. Bill is always open to teaching music that my kids would like to learn, or need to learn for school. I requested to be a mostly hands-off parent in the music-learning process, and Bill has respected that. He communicates as needed and his relationship with the children is such that they practice without complaint. A few of my students have gone on to begin teaching themselves other instruments (mostly piano) using the musical knowledge they have learned taking lessons with Bill. They have developed a personal love and enjoyment of music that has only been possible with Bill's expertise! Our family is looking forward to many more years of music lessons with Bill.
Jana I.
Mar 11, 2024
Bill is professional and teaches in a fun easy to learn manner. He teaches a variety of music genres which keeps my interest. Most of all he is patient and encouraging to collaborate with on songs.
Marc L.
Mar 12, 2024
I have been working with Bill for many years, first my daughter, and then me. He is a great guy and I have really learned a lot, now he is teaching me Bass as well as Guitar.
Buddy N.
Mar 12, 2024
I started with Bill many years ago with the goal of improving my overall guitar skills, music theory, and confidence as a performer, mostly in the jazz and rock genre. Bill has over the years become a mentor, teaching how to write my own music in the country genre, as well as improve my vocals.
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William Ireton