Jay Thomason

Bio

Jay Thomason is a talented, lively guitarist who has traveled and played professionally for 20+ years. He holds degrees in both Contemporary Performance and Contemporary Guitar from Musicians Institute, as well as a degree in Music Education. He has a long gigging, touring, and recording history. He has shared stages with a wide range of artists including B.B King, Anderson. Paak (Breezy Lovejoy), Larry Carlton, Kirk Fletcher, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Ronnie Milsap, and Charlie Daniels, just to name a few. Jay has shifted his focus to instruction and is currently teaching a wide array of group and private guitar courses online.

Jay has taught all ages and skill levels over the years. He loves to see his students have breakthroughs and reach their goals. Jay's passion and excitement for the instrument is truly infectious.

Jay is currently teaching an array of contemporary guitar styles as well as theory and improvisation.

From Jay:
I've gained a truck load of experience over the years by playing a wide variety of shows ranging from a moving trailer in a parade, to auditoriums/colleges, to big festivals, and tiny venues. I've taught students of all ages and skill levels. From children just starting out, to pro musicians looking for a fresh take on things. I'm incredibly excited about music and the way it works. I love seeing students get excited about it as well!

I actively work to ensure that the information provided in each lesson is not only relevant, but useful, exciting, and understood. I make it a priority to teach students how to practice. This is a skill too many teachers and schools don't focus on enough, in my opinion.

I also go out of my way to ensure my students see/hear the big picture in the content at hand. When studying with me you will not only be learning content you're interested in, but how it works from the inside, and how it will be relevant as you continue your journey as a musician.