Jeff McErlain is one of the rare musicians who can teach as well as he plays. This is borne out by Jeff being one of the most in demand guitar instructors as well as performing and recording with Robben Ford.
Jeffs unique curriculum and method of teaching is perfect for the player who has been working at the guitar for a while but wants to go to the next level. Jeff has a straight forward and easy rapport with his students, he breaks things down so they can be easily understood, applied, and most importantly, made fun.
Music is a language and learning it can be approached in much the same way one would learn to speak a new language. Jeffs years of experience has helped him develop a three point teaching approach. It consists of Vocabulary, Repertoire, and Practical Fingerboard Knowledge. This three point method gives the student a clear path to learning and playing the blues and blues rock. This approach has also earned him a loyal base of students. Jeff is also one of TrueFires popular instructors with over 30 courses under his belt.
Jeffs latest CD NOW features Robben Ford on all tracks. Robben also produced the cd. Robben chose Jeff to launch his new label. Jeff subsequently toured as a member of Robbens band performing both of their music. He has performed with Jimmy Haslip, Toss Panos, Keith Carlock, Matt Schofield, David Grissom, and others.
Jeff has toured with many bands thought out the US, Europe, and Asia. Jeff recently performed at the Umbria Blues Festival with Josh Smith and Ariel Posen.
Jeff has been teaching with Robben Ford in his traveling Guitar Dojo for 5 years, the Crown Guitar Festival, Ruby Mountain Guitar Festival, The National Guitar Workshop and private clinics. Jeff was also the guitar instructor and musical consultant for the movie August Rush (you can also see him in the beginning of the movie as a young Robin Williams).
Jeff has written for Guiana World, Guitar Player, and Premier Guitar and studied Berklee College of Music.
A lover of gear Jeff endorses Two-Rock Amplifiers, Michael Tuttle Guitars, Collings Guitars, DAdarrio strings, Universal Audio, and ThroBak pickups.
Been following and learning from this guitarist since way back when Jeff was an educator at “Lick of the Day”, also when he looked very young🤣
The minute I listened & watched I knew I would learn much of what I didn’t know. Jeff was put on this earth to not only be an unbelievable guitarist, but maybe even more so… to teach!
I would highly recommend, especially if your interest is the blues, to at the least enroll in one of his many classes offered. I can pretty much guarantee that you WILL NOT be disappointed!! This man is truly that good!
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Glen
10/17/22
The "MAN' on guitar
I am floored by his quick wit and excellent verbage of what he wants to teach to you. He is constantly outdoing himself in course texture and gives you insight to how to achieve different tones and when to apply them usefully. He is a guitar God and if you want to really learn guitar, give his courses a look. Nuff said.
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Blackwaltzno3
06/18/22
Always learn something from Jeff!
I’m always excited when my next blues lesson is taught by Jeff. He always explains things in an easy to understand way that makes me come away learning something new. I find myself tagging his videos as practice sessions and coming back to them later just to play along with him. Thanks Jeff!
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Tim F.
06/02/22
Jeff "the Stud" McErlain is awesome
I found Jeff McErlain and then I discovered True Fire. Jeff's playing is the reason I practice guitar and search for a better me (on guitar). His videos are great and he is such a cool cat! No way that anyone can take anything away from him as a player and a teacher. I love me some Stud McErlain.
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Tim
05/02/22
Great Teacher/Player
Jeff McErlain's playing and teaching are fantastic! He has a great way of teaching the core elements of what you need to know and inspires you to explore those ideas and techniques so they become part of your own playing. His influences are many but they are similiar to most guitar lovers favorite legends. His ability to move from blues to rock and pathways between and aroung the 2 are impressive. I highly recommend spending time absorbing the goodness that is JM> he's also a great guy too!
