Introduction: --For a bio and playing samples, please visit reverbnation/jayrusnak
--Over 30 years professionally playing, teaching, and performing
--Featured in GUITAR WORLD and other national guitar publications
--Recorded and toured nationally with million-selling artists
--Currently performs 70 dates a year across the Southeast
--Endorsed by/product demonstrator for Morley pedals/InTune picks
--Five years private jazz-rock instruction (1983-1987)
--Two years Advanced Classical Theory/Voiceleading and Jazz Improvisation at Oberlin College Conservatory (1990-92)
--Utilizes a variety of methods and approaches tailored to the individual student— from beginner to advanced
--Lessons are given in a high-tech studio including practice amps, drum machine, metronome, play-along CDs, online access, and other state-of-the-art audio and written teaching materials
--Instructor is available outside of lesson times via email or phone to answer any questions that come up regarding lesson curriculum
--Specializes in rapid progress and understanding of the guitar both technically and theoretically--making sure you understand the “why” as well as the “how”
--Currently authoring a publication focusing on a fresh and logical approach towards both beginning and advanced guitar improvisation
--Fluent in all styles played with a pick (pop/rock/metal/blues/country/jazz)
--Reads both standard notation and tablature
--Organized, conscientious, personable, and enthusiastic
--Student references available upon request
