About Me

Justin Thompson

Jazz Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter.

Over the past 30 years, I have taught students ranging from Grammy winning superstars to inner city children with learning disabilities. This has given me the experience to patiently teach all types of students to their maximum potential. Although, I am primarily a jazz guitarist, I am also comfortable teaching blues, rock, country, bluegrass, folk, and ukulele. Students of all levels and ages are welcome.




Education

Masters

  • M.M., Jazz Studies (Guitar) - Queens College - Queens, NY - 2015

Bachelors

  • B.M., Music Performance (Guitar) - Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA - 1993

Awards

  • Discimus ut Serviamus Award - Queens College
  • Teacher of the Year - W.O. Smith Music School
  • Best Jazz Musician of Nashville (with the Gypsy Hombres) - Nashville Scene
  • Four Stars from Downbeat for Django Bells - A Very Gypsy Christmas
  • Two-time winner of Nashville’s Starving Artist Award
  • Best Jazz Musician of Nashville (with the Gypsy Hombres) - City Search
  • Best Honky-Tonk Band (with the Greg Garing Band) - Nashville Scene