“I played with Rick Washbrook starting in 1997 to 2000.  We played many club dates in Toronto, and many shows in the North York regions.  As soon as I joined up with Rick Washbrook he asked me to play with him in Costa Rica.  We really had a great time working together playing a lot of Blues and Jazz.  We both were very fortunate to get away from Toronto’s winters.  Rick likes to joke around a lot and we had a lot of good laughs together.  I had the good fortune to play bass on some of Washbrook’s studio tracks from his CD Blues project ‘Wedding in The Rain’.

Rick has a unique approach to the guitar as an instrument that pays tribute to his mentors and favorite guitarists without copying or mimicking.  He is always connecting, synthesizing, and extending what he knows, simultaneously learning and creating unique new approach to harmonize melodies and textures blending various musical genres in new and interesting ways, there are no rules.  He is never satisfied, he loves to work on new innovative ideas all the time; playing guitar is a life long journey, not a destination for him.  If you have tried traditional lessons and books but felt they never offered the hands-on, interactive, performance-based learning you desire, then talk to Rick Washbrook and learn by doing.”
By: Chad Wenzel, Toronto Bass player, and High School music teacher

Rick Washbrook offers private lessons or global instruction via guitar videos.

He offers half hour or one hour sessions, and pricing is lower than most music stores.  As a teacher/songwriter and award-winning guitarist, Rick Washbrook offers his students 38 years experience.  This is important for both the beginning guitarist and those requiring advanced studies because his experience brings methods that many guitar teachers do not provide.

Private guitar lessons in an atmosphere that is relaxed and enjoyable for the student.

For further information contact Rick Washbrook at. (416) 824-3377
www.rick@washbrookmusic.com

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Rick Washbrook quotes

“Rick Washbrook’s guitar playing is beautiful.”
Jude Gold, editor Guitar Player Magazine USA

“The spirit of Lenny Breau lives in Rick Washbrook’s guitar playing.”
Dave Young

“Washbrook can capture the essence and mood of Lenny Breua’s musical spirit without resorting to emulation or imitation.  His ability to sustain that fragile mood throughout his playing is captivating.”
Terry Clarke

“Rick Washbrook is touched by a giving spirit, besides driven by a tenacious vision that stirs the hearts of jazz purists.  In his 2008, release from Dirty Ice Cream Music Dana Stone the CD “West Mystic”….  The form-fitted excellence of melodies fascinating chords, and rhythms bonded with a smooth jazz feel.”
Karl H. Stober, CRMC, Jazz review.com

Rick Washbrook free guitar lesson articles
Rick Washbrook – How to Play the Guitar – Every One Learns Differently
http://www.articlesbase.com/tutoring-articles/rick-washbrook-how-to-play-the-guitar-every-one-learns-differently-3343043.html

Guitar Lessons Newmarket There Comes a Time to Put The Books Down

http://www.articlesbase.com/tutoring-articles/guitar-lessons-newmarket-there-comes-a-time-to-put-the-books-down-5051637.html