Creativity kicks in when you use more than 10 per cent of your brain. And renowned guitarist, Rick Washbrook has returned to his hometown of Aurora in hopes of inspiring others to go beyond that 10 per cent. “For 35 years, I’ve pushed the envelope,” he said. “People say I’m on the edge of genius. [...]

I am a music instructor teaching jazz, rock, blues styles of guitar, as well as vocal development, jazz-scat vocal, and harmony, theory and improvisation skills for string and wind instruments. I have received accolades from Guitar Player Magazine USA, Finger Style Guitar Magazine USA, Liona Boyd, Randy Bachman, Don Thompson, and many more. During my [...]

Rick Washbrook was in his 20s when his then-girlfriend handed his demo tape over to the Canadian rock band, Glass Tiger. It wasn’t until two years later, but the singer, songwriter and guitarist did get a phone call. It led to one of the highlights of his career. “I couldn’t believe it, because two years [...]

I do my best to address your needs and direct you in advancing at a fast pace. All I ask is after we develop a comfort zone between us, that you trust me in teaching you and guiding you. Let me take you through the curriculum. This does not mean I don’t have an open mind [...]

Seeking a good guitar instructor weather you are an acoustic or electric player is important.  It is good for you to take some time an think about how you learn best.  You should seek a qualified guitar teacher that can recognize how you learn and knows how to explain things to you. Ask to have [...]

“I first heard Rick Washbrook’s music at the Interesting Music Shoppe in Wilfrid, Ontario, around 2002. While I was looking through the store’s CD rack, the store’s proprietor, brought to my attention that there was a great local guitarist who had released a new CD.  The CD is a tribute to the late Lenny Breau [...]

Guitar lessons Newmarket Jazz Guitar Lenny Breau Lessons Contact Rick Washbrook for Jazz guitar lessons in the style of Lenny Breau and other jazz guitarists.  Rick is eager to help the advancing Jazz players. Rick Washbrook recorded a tribute to the late great genius Matti Canadian Jazz guitarist. The tribute is called “A Gypsy’s Bed”, [...]

When you first start to learn to play acoustic guitar I think its best to start making music in the key of E minor.  Find the basic E minor chord formation, and get comfortable with that. I have witnessed  fast advancement in students learning to play by ear. The key of E minor has a [...]

Hello advancing guitar players, Let me show you how I can help you advance as a guitarist. I’ve been teaching over 20 years, and playing for a long time. And now I can offer you a FREE half-hour introductory guitar lesson. I think you will enjoy and benefit from my teaching because I am much more than a guitar teacher – I would become your guitar coach. [...]

Music has a beat, a melody, a bass part and chords, but that is not all. You are the music.  That’s the truth.  It is you that brings the music out from inside you. Rick Washbrook teaches beginners, intermediate, and advanced players. Read a testimonial quote from Rick Washbrook’s student “Rick Washbrook is a master of the guitar, and of the spectrum of styles that can be played on this wonderful instrument, from finger picking in the style of greats such as Chet Atkins and Lenny Breau, to blues, to rock, and [...]