Russell Jarrett
Guitar
Hi! I'm Russell Jarrett. I'm a guitarist and guitar teacher. I live in Guildford in the UK and I teach the guitar and play in a variety of projects. Please scroll down if you'd like to find out more about me and about the guitar tuition and performance I can offer.
Performance
When it comes to live performance I'm mainly involved in jazz or things with a strong element of improvisation. I play with numerous other talented musicians in several projects covering various styles: jazz standards, modern funk and blues, acoustic gypsy jazz, spanish and latin guitar and mixtures of all these and others. If you're looking for live music for a particular event or occasion please get in touch.
Tuition
Throughout my career I've always taught the guitar and it is my primary job. I teach most styles, from rock and pop through to jazz and classical guitar. My students range from beginners through to advanced players and span all age groups. I can put you through grade exams (ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool) or I can simply help you to explore, discover and enjoy guitar-playing for its own end. Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss lessons.
About Me
I've been working professionally as a guitarist, both teaching and performing, for 30 + years. I studied jazz at Berklee College of Music in the US and also have a Licentiate Diploma (LTCL) in classical guitar. I've lived and worked in music in Belgium, Canada and the UK. In Brussels I worked as a guitar tutor in international schools, as well as performing in a variety of formats and styles as guitarist and session player. I travelled to France and Italy on various occasions to perform and record and played with my own group Trio Clock. I also wrote music for television and radio commercials. I spent a year in Vancouver, Canada working with my brother, Simon, as the Jarrett Brothers, an acoustic guitar duo. We performed regularly and recorded two CDs, Nylon and Steel and Acousticity. I also worked as resident guitar tutor within musical instrument retailers. Moving to London, continued to teach and played as a soloist and with guitar duos and bands in venues across the capital. Now based in Guildford, Surrey, I have built up a large teaching practice and perform with a number of bands and as a session musician.
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