Jazz Guitar Lessons in Gympie

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Australian Jazz Guitarist - Peter McCarthy

Peter McCarthy was Australia's first studio guitarist. When Peter took his guitar into the ABC Melbourne studios in 1928 he set the ball rolling for Australian studio guitarists. McCarthy opened the door for studio guitarists and in the years up to 1940 the first generation of "jazzy-type" guitarists rushed through and established themselves in the broadcast and dance band worlds.

The Mike Hayes Guitar Studio, offers jazz guitar lessons covering all styles of jazz guitar playing.

Looking for jazz guitar lessons in Gympie?

Whatever your favorite style of jazz guitar playing you will find something of interest at the Mike Hayes Guitar Studio, located in Gympie, Queensland.

Mike Hayes has been closely associated with the Australian jazz music scene for over 25 years. He has appeared on stage or in workshops with top Australian and international jazz artists such as George Golla, Johnny Nicol, Ed Wilson, Tom Baker, Bob Barnard, Ed Gaston and has recorded with Craig Scott, Allan Turnbull, John Harkins etc.

From Charlie Christian to Django Reinhardt, from Herb Ellis to Barney Kessel, Jim Hall to Lee Ritenour ...Mike's guitar playing and teaching covers them all.