About Your Instructor
Jacob is a professional multi-instrumentalist and educator based in **Spokane, Washington**. He graduated from **Eastern Washington College** with a focus on Music Theory, where he pursued comprehensive training in guitar, voice, and piano. This deep academic background provides him with a sophisticated understanding of both melodic structure and vocal mechanics.
An active professional performer since 2004, Jacob brings current, real-world industry experience to every lesson. His career has taken him across various stages, allowing him to mentor students in performance confidence and technical mastery. Since 2011, he has helped students of all ages master the fundamentals of their instruments while exploring the genres they love.
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Jacob specializes in **Guitar and Voice**, offering expert instruction in Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Light Classical styles. His teaching approach focuses on building a rock-solid foundation in theory and technical discipline, empowering students to eventually interpret music independently.
He provides master-level instruction from his professional studio in Spokane, as well as high-definition online coaching and premium **in-home lessons** throughout the local area.