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Professional Guitarists
Professional Guitarists
The event host, Guthrie Trapp, is not only a deeply respected guitarist, but a thoughtful and inspiring educator whose teaching reflects the same taste and musicality found in his playing. With a focus on feel, tone, and real-world musicianship, he helps players develop a strong musical voice rather than just technique, making his guidance as influential as his performances.
The event host, Guthrie Trapp, is not only a deeply respected guitarist, but a thoughtful and inspiring educator whose teaching reflects the same taste and musicality found in his playing. With a focus on feel, tone, and real-world musicianship, he helps players develop a strong musical voice rather than just technique, making his guidance as influential as his performances.
The event host, Guthrie Trapp, is not only a deeply respected guitarist, but a thoughtful and inspiring educator whose teaching reflects the same taste and musicality found in his playing. With a focus on feel, tone, and real-world musicianship, he helps players develop a strong musical voice rather than just technique, making his guidance as influential as his performances.
Tom Bukovac is an American session musician and producer. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in nearby Willowick, Ohio. He has been a Nashville-based musician since 1992.
He began playing guitar at age eight, and performed his first shows at age thirteen at his mother’s bar, The Surfside Lounge, in Eastlake, Ohio. He moved to Nashville in 1992 to pursue a career as a guitarist.
Bukovac has played on over 1200 albums, including projects by The Black Keys, Morgan Wallen, Ann Wilson, The Struts, Yola, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Vince Gill, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Carrie Underwood, Richard Marx, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Kenny Loggins, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, LeAnn Rimes, Florida Georgia Line, Lionel Richie, Joe Cocker, and The Beach Boys among many others.
Tom has also won the Academy Of Country Music guitar player of the year award four times – 2008-2010-2016 and 2021
Tom Bukovac is an American session musician and producer. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in nearby Willowick, Ohio. He has been a Nashville-based musician since 1992.
He began playing guitar at age eight, and performed his first shows at age thirteen at his mother’s bar, The Surfside Lounge, in Eastlake, Ohio. He moved to Nashville in 1992 to pursue a career as a guitarist.
Bukovac has played on over 1200 albums, including projects by The Black Keys, Morgan Wallen, Ann Wilson, The Struts, Yola, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Vince Gill, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Carrie Underwood, Richard Marx, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Kenny Loggins, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, LeAnn Rimes, Florida Georgia Line, Lionel Richie, Joe Cocker, and The Beach Boys among many others.
Tom has also won the Academy Of Country Music guitar player of the year award four times – 2008-2010-2016 and 2021
Tom Bukovac is an American session musician and producer. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in nearby Willowick, Ohio. He has been a Nashville-based musician since 1992.
He began playing guitar at age eight, and performed his first shows at age thirteen at his mother’s bar, The Surfside Lounge, in Eastlake, Ohio. He moved to Nashville in 1992 to pursue a career as a guitarist.
Bukovac has played on over 1200 albums, including projects by The Black Keys, Morgan Wallen, Ann Wilson, The Struts, Yola, Steven Tyler, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, John Oates, Joan Osborne, Vince Gill, Dave Stewart, Joss Stone, Hank Williams Jr., Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Carrie Underwood, Richard Marx, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, Kenny Loggins, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, LeAnn Rimes, Florida Georgia Line, Lionel Richie, Joe Cocker, and The Beach Boys among many others.
Tom has also won the Academy Of Country Music guitar player of the year award four times – 2008-2010-2016 and 2021
Jedd Hughes grew up in Quorn, Australia — a tiny town hugged by the Flinders Ranges, where epic sunsets, silence, and the occasional rain were events worth celebrating.
Hughes picked up the guitar at 7, inspired by his parents' love of outlaw country and his brother's devotion to Zeppelin and grunge. By 16, he'd dropped out of high school to tour professionally. He saved enough cash to make it to South Plains College in Texas, where a chance encounter with Nashville producer Terry McBride changed everything.
He arrived in Nashville in 2002 and almost immediately landed a gig as acoustic guitarist and harmony singer for Patty Loveless. His first show was at the Grand Ole Opry.
Hughes has earned the trust of some of music's most respected names, including Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Vince Gill, Ryan Bingham, and the late Guy Clark.
Jedd Hughes grew up in Quorn, Australia — a tiny town hugged by the Flinders Ranges, where epic sunsets, silence, and the occasional rain were events worth celebrating.
Hughes picked up the guitar at 7, inspired by his parents' love of outlaw country and his brother's devotion to Zeppelin and grunge. By 16, he'd dropped out of high school to tour professionally. He saved enough cash to make it to South Plains College in Texas, where a chance encounter with Nashville producer Terry McBride changed everything.
He arrived in Nashville in 2002 and almost immediately landed a gig as acoustic guitarist and harmony singer for Patty Loveless. His first show was at the Grand Ole Opry.
Hughes has earned the trust of some of music's most respected names, including Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Vince Gill, Ryan Bingham, and the late Guy Clark.
Jedd Hughes grew up in Quorn, Australia — a tiny town hugged by the Flinders Ranges, where epic sunsets, silence, and the occasional rain were events worth celebrating.
Hughes picked up the guitar at 7, inspired by his parents' love of outlaw country and his brother's devotion to Zeppelin and grunge. By 16, he'd dropped out of high school to tour professionally. He saved enough cash to make it to South Plains College in Texas, where a chance encounter with Nashville producer Terry McBride changed everything.
He arrived in Nashville in 2002 and almost immediately landed a gig as acoustic guitarist and harmony singer for Patty Loveless. His first show was at the Grand Ole Opry.
Hughes has earned the trust of some of music's most respected names, including Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Vince Gill, Ryan Bingham, and the late Guy Clark.
Jack Ruch is a jazz, blues, and soul guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee. He’s racked up an impressive following on his YouTube and Instagram accounts over the past decade or so, and we’ve been wowed by his versatility and groovy guitar chops.
Ruch is not “out there” on social media in the contemporary sense. In fact, he’s a very private individual who just so happens to be an influencer among the guitarists of Instagram. Thus, his bio simply reads “Husband, Dad, and guitar player in Nashville, TN. Available for Skype lessons.”
Say no more, Jack. Just let the riffs and licks speak for themselves.
Jack Ruch is a jazz, blues, and soul guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee. He’s racked up an impressive following on his YouTube and Instagram accounts over the past decade or so, and we’ve been wowed by his versatility and groovy guitar chops.
Ruch is not “out there” on social media in the contemporary sense. In fact, he’s a very private individual who just so happens to be an influencer among the guitarists of Instagram. Thus, his bio simply reads “Husband, Dad, and guitar player in Nashville, TN. Available for Skype lessons.”
Say no more, Jack. Just let the riffs and licks speak for themselves.
Jack Ruch is a jazz, blues, and soul guitarist from Nashville, Tennessee. He’s racked up an impressive following on his YouTube and Instagram accounts over the past decade or so, and we’ve been wowed by his versatility and groovy guitar chops.
Ruch is not “out there” on social media in the contemporary sense. In fact, he’s a very private individual who just so happens to be an influencer among the guitarists of Instagram. Thus, his bio simply reads “Husband, Dad, and guitar player in Nashville, TN. Available for Skype lessons.”
Say no more, Jack. Just let the riffs and licks speak for themselves.
Known affectionately as “Papastache” by his students, Brett’s humor and approachable teaching style offers an inviting entry into the musical worlds of rock, country and blues alike. With over 800 lessons for beginners to the most advanced players, Papa offers something for everyone and dares you to dive deep in the knowledge.
In addition to teaching, Brett is a renowned guitarist, writing musical scores for TV shows and performing with artists live. Papa was even the right-hand man to Fred Taccone, founder of Divided by 13 custom guitar amplifier shop, the premier boutique amplifier company. Brett’s handiwork is on stage every night with Maroon 5, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and over 185 other major artists.
One of Brett’s current projects includes producing guitar learning content with legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce, the key player for artists like Michael Jackson and Jason Mraz to name a few.
Brett resides in Newport Beach, CA with his wife Sherrie and three children.
Known affectionately as “Papastache” by his students, Brett’s humor and approachable teaching style offers an inviting entry into the musical worlds of rock, country and blues alike. With over 800 lessons for beginners to the most advanced players, Papa offers something for everyone and dares you to dive deep in the knowledge.
In addition to teaching, Brett is a renowned guitarist, writing musical scores for TV shows and performing with artists live. Papa was even the right-hand man to Fred Taccone, founder of Divided by 13 custom guitar amplifier shop, the premier boutique amplifier company. Brett’s handiwork is on stage every night with Maroon 5, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and over 185 other major artists.
One of Brett’s current projects includes producing guitar learning content with legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce, the key player for artists like Michael Jackson and Jason Mraz to name a few.
Brett resides in Newport Beach, CA with his wife Sherrie and three children.
Known affectionately as “Papastache” by his students, Brett’s humor and approachable teaching style offers an inviting entry into the musical worlds of rock, country and blues alike. With over 800 lessons for beginners to the most advanced players, Papa offers something for everyone and dares you to dive deep in the knowledge.
In addition to teaching, Brett is a renowned guitarist, writing musical scores for TV shows and performing with artists live. Papa was even the right-hand man to Fred Taccone, founder of Divided by 13 custom guitar amplifier shop, the premier boutique amplifier company. Brett’s handiwork is on stage every night with Maroon 5, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and over 185 other major artists.
One of Brett’s current projects includes producing guitar learning content with legendary session guitarist Tim Pierce, the key player for artists like Michael Jackson and Jason Mraz to name a few.
Brett resides in Newport Beach, CA with his wife Sherrie and three children.