Craig
04/17/24
I have all Teds courses
Best Jazz instructor on TF in my opinion. If Ted develops a subscription channel I’d be in for sure.
Ted Ludwig
Acclaimed seven-string jazz guitarist Ted Ludwig (b. 1974, New Orleans, LA) has been a part of the jazz scene in New Orleans since 1997. Throughout that time period, he has performed for numerous club performances, festivals, and recordings. He has released 4 albums as a leader and many more as a versatile sideman and co leader.
Ted earned his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the University of New Orleans Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of the legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. He received an ASCAP award, the Louis Armstrong award, and the Overture to the Cultural Season award for his outstanding musicianship and creativity. Inspired by the recordings of Joe Pass, Pat Martino, and Wes Montgomery, Ludwig soon became one of the most sought after guitarists in the New Orleans jazz scene, working professionally as a soloist, and accompanist.
He has performed with notable contemporaries such as; Ellis Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, Bob Dorough, Larry Coryell, Nathan East, Nicholas Payton, Howard Alden, Mundell Lowe, Rick Margitza, Julian Labro, Steve Masakowski, John Ellis, Tony Dagradi, Mike Pellera, Jason Marsalis, Ron Eschete’, Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, and many more.
In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ludwig created his own eclectic Jazz Trio gaining instant accolades from critics and musicians alike for his astonishing virtuosity and prolific originality.
Since 2007, Ted has maintained a fruitful association with the Infrared Record Label. He has recorded, produced, and released four albums as a leader and has continuously performed on many other recordings as a co-leader and sideman. In 2016, Ludwig had the great opportunity to perform with orchestra an original Jazz Guitar Concerto entitled “Katrina”. The piece was composed by D.J. Sparr and commissioned by The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Ted received rave reviews for his performances of the concerto.
In 2016, Ted was the youngest inductee into The Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame.
He continues to dazzle audiences from around the world.
Ted earned his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the University of New Orleans Jazz Studies Program, under the direction of the legendary pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. He received an ASCAP award, the Louis Armstrong award, and the Overture to the Cultural Season award for his outstanding musicianship and creativity. Inspired by the recordings of Joe Pass, Pat Martino, and Wes Montgomery, Ludwig soon became one of the most sought after guitarists in the New Orleans jazz scene, working professionally as a soloist, and accompanist.
He has performed with notable contemporaries such as; Ellis Marsalis, Peter Bernstein, Bob Dorough, Larry Coryell, Nathan East, Nicholas Payton, Howard Alden, Mundell Lowe, Rick Margitza, Julian Labro, Steve Masakowski, John Ellis, Tony Dagradi, Mike Pellera, Jason Marsalis, Ron Eschete’, Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, and many more.
In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Ludwig created his own eclectic Jazz Trio gaining instant accolades from critics and musicians alike for his astonishing virtuosity and prolific originality.
Since 2007, Ted has maintained a fruitful association with the Infrared Record Label. He has recorded, produced, and released four albums as a leader and has continuously performed on many other recordings as a co-leader and sideman. In 2016, Ludwig had the great opportunity to perform with orchestra an original Jazz Guitar Concerto entitled “Katrina”. The piece was composed by D.J. Sparr and commissioned by The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Ted received rave reviews for his performances of the concerto.
In 2016, Ted was the youngest inductee into The Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame.
He continues to dazzle audiences from around the world.
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Reviews
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jkeith
11/11/22
Master Musician and Educator
I've recently been working through Ted Ludwig's courses; he is one of the most intuitive teachers that I've come across on TrueFire or anywhere else for that matter. His breakdowns are top shelf...fluid, insightful and easy to follow. Ted's conversational style coupled with his knowledge of guitar playing is unique, a master musician and educator in every sense. Thank you!
SteveB
01/04/22
Wealth of Information
I “discovered” Ted Ludwig through the Jazz Guitar Today online publication. His Jazz H2O course is loaded with great playing and teaching. Many times more valuable than the cost of admission! I would have given much to have access to courses such as this when I first started studying jazz. If you play jazz guitar, owning this course is a no-brainer.
Chris S.
07/13/21
Fantastic Player with fresh playing concepts!
I have been aware of Ted Ludwig and his unique and fresh playing style for several years. He is truly a virtuoso and--more important--just plain fun to listen to. I was completely blown away by the concepts in his first Truefire course. They are concise and simple (for the intermediate or advance player) and yet offer new (to me, at least) ways of approaching improvisation that have already made my improv sound more sophisticated and fun. I look forward to his next course and many more!
Lkdog
06/23/21
Brilliant, but for advanced players
Ted is brilliant player. As a developing jazz novice it was kind of overwhelming. Took some concepts, but I am not ready for it.
