Bill Frisell

Fretboard knowledge, flatpicking, fingerpicking, improvising, and learning songs.

I took a lot of lessons, played with lots of other musicians, and played every day.

Acoustic guitars by Martin, Gibson & Bourgeois, electric guitars by Nash, Collings & Old Style.

I'm able to break down seemingly complex musical ideas into small, manageable tasks. Also, patience.

The guitar is a magical instrument because it's like a miniature orchestra: every string is a different voice. It's also deeply tactile in a beautiful way: every person's playing sounds unique and personal to them, simply because of how their hands touch the guitar.

I love working with children who love music and are enthusiastic about learning to play. I aim to teach in a way that captivates and motivates the student, helping them continually discover the joy in making music, regardless of their age or skill level.

Simply getting to live and breathe music every day has been and continues to be the greatest experience I could ever imagine- it's all I ever dreamed of growing up.

Royce Hall at UCLA, with Nels Cline (of Wilco)

"Hejira" by Joni Mitchell

My girlfriend & family

Rock, pop, jazz, r&b, classical, acoustic, folk, country, bluegrass

I've released 5 recordings as a bandleader or collaborator– the newest is coming spring 2022. I've also backed up indie and Americana songwriters like Harrison Whitford (playing on his latest album "Afraid of Nothing") and Johanna Samuels, performed with trailblazing guitar legends like Nels Cline and Robert Fripp, recorded with free-jazz saxophonist Patrick Shiroishi, and even toured with pop starlet Ava Max.

Currently working on a book with fellow guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones) titled "String Theories: Tips, Challenges & Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarists" - coming in 2022.

Graduated with honors from USC Thornton School of Music with a B.M. degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar.

Reading, cooking, hiking, comedy, vintage musical instruments

Fretboard knowledge, flatpicking, fingerpicking, improvising, and learning songs.