Jay Rusnak

--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