"...Finally! Someone who plays rhythm guitar correctly with the right feel and sound... that alone deserves 10/10"  Denis Chang- founder of the DC music school based in Canada, renowned Djangologist.

"Jonny, you REALLY helped me with my right hand technique, I give you credit for helping me enormously"  Paul Mehling- leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco and The Godfather of American Gypsy Jazz.

Jonny Hepbir is also a guitar tutor with over seventeen years experience.  

Jonny is now offering one to one tuition for players who are new to the Gypsy Swing style all the way through to advanced coaching for more experienced players wishing to improve their ability.

Tuition includes:

• Gypsy picking technique for both rhythm and solo
• Gypsy Jazz repertoire
• Economic chord voicings
• Improvisation - scales, arpeggios
• Tricks and devices
• Dynamics
• Left / right hand techniques
• Vibrato
• Embellishments and all the recognised characteristics of Gypsy Jazz guitar
• How to relax playing higher tempo tunes as a soloist and rhythm player

Tuition can be booked as either regular or 'one off' sessions for both individuals and small groups.  Fees and availability on application, please click HERE for contact details.

As well as one to one tuition, he has held many successful workshops around the country, helping players of all ages and abilities get to grips with the guitar style of Django Reinhardt and Gypsy Jazz. 

For further enquiries please go to the CONTACT page.  

There is a mailing list just on the left for players interested in Gypsy Jazz workshops. Please write in your county/area next to your name.