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Bass guitar, jazz/funk guitar, or singer-songwriter guitar. In-person (Denver) or online. All levels welcome.

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Your Teacher

Jordan Lovinger

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Professional guitarist, bassist, vocalist, and singer-songwriter based in Colorado. I've performed at Dazzle, Cervantes, 9:30 Club, and Black Cat — and with bands like Chick Magnet (Chick Corea tribute), Phooey (6-piece psychedelic funk), and Blackhole Boogie Band (jazz fusion, signed with PS Audio).

I studied six-string bass under John Ferrera and am known as one of Colorado's prominent slap bassists. I bring real-world performance experience into every lesson — you'll learn what actually works on stage and in sessions.

I also host the weekly Sunday jam at Goosetown Tavern, where students often come to practice performing in a supportive environment. Thumbtack Top Pro Colorado 2025 with a 5.0 rating.

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Rates

Simple Pricing

45 minutes $45
60 minutes $60

In-person at my Denver studio or online via Zoom. Flexible scheduling through the student portal.

Tracks

Choose Your Path

Each track is tailored to your goals. We'll build a personalized curriculum from day one.

Track 1

Bass Guitar

From fundamentals to advanced slap, tapping, and six-string bass techniques. Whether you're picking up your first bass or preparing for gigs, we'll work on groove, tone, theory, and musicianship. Studied under John Ferrera — bringing that lineage to every lesson.

What You'll Learn

Fingerstyle and slap technique, walking bass lines, chord tones and arpeggios, reading charts, funk and groove vocabulary, six-string bass navigation, tapping fundamentals, ear training.

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Bass Solo — Goosetown Jam

Track 2

Jazz & Funk Guitar

Comping, chord melody, soloing over changes, and funk rhythm guitar. Learn to read charts, comp behind soloists, and build vocabulary from the jazz and R&B/neo-soul traditions.

What You'll Learn

Jazz voicings and comping, chord melody arrangements, improvisation over changes, scale/mode application, funk rhythm and pocket, R&B and neo-soul guitar, reading lead sheets.

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Guitar Shred

Track 3

Singer-Songwriter Guitar

Acoustic guitar, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, songwriting, and performing with vocals. Country, folk, pop, and Americana styles. Whether you want to play at open mics, write your own songs, or just play for yourself.

What You'll Learn

Open and barre chords, strumming and fingerpicking patterns, capo usage and transposing, songwriting structure, performing while singing, country and folk techniques, stage presence.

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Singer-Songwriter Demo

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Quick Tip

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Sample Lesson 1

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Student Reviews

What Students Say

Working with Jordan absolutely enhanced my abilities as a player. He is responsive, motivated, and curious. He takes the time to get to know his students and develop a plan that works best for them as individuals.

David G. Guitar · Feb 2025

I have played guitar and a little bass for decades. Yet I have been astounded by how much I've learned. Jordan is a jazz, funk and blues master who expanded my boundaries way beyond my expectations.

Ron K. Bass · Nov 2025 · Verified

Jordan is a fantastic guitar and music teacher. I never would have imagined that I could progress as quickly as I have in a short few months. He makes music theory easy to understand, and most importantly, he makes me want to pick up my guitar every single day.

Anthony D. Guitar · Oct 2024

Have worked with Jordan for over a year. Does a great job of helping with goals you want to work towards and figuring out how to get you there. Helps teach songs that you want to learn, styles that you want to integrate.

Jake L. Guitar · Sep 2024
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Fill out the form and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to schedule your first lesson. No long-term commitment required — pay per lesson or buy a package.

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jordan@groovemountains.com | (202) 270-5248

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