Jason Greenlaw

Professional
Organized
Courteous
Great music!

Jason is a well-studied, accomplished contemporary jazz guitarist who is committed to sharing his love and knowledge of music through creating and teaching.

Jason grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is now based in the Denver/Boulder area of Colorado. After learning violin and saxophone, he was inspired by his older brother to begin playing guitar at age 11. When the pull to focus all his energy on guitar was unavoidable, he committed to turning music into his career. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Studies at the University of Pittsburgh where he studied guitar under seminal jazz guitarist Joe Negri and improvisation under the renowned late contemporary pianist Geri Allen.

Jason’s love for music has led him to experiment with a wide variety of creative projects, ranging from working in the audio/visual industry to performing in rock bands, operas, jazz combos, pit orchestras, solo guitar, and wedding/corporate events to recording original music for rock bands and musicals. Notably, in 2013, he co-founded the jazz-rock band The Clock Reads who quickly made a name for themselves in the Pittsburgh music scene, playing well-known venues and festivals across the east coast.. Since then, Jason has worked to expand his talents by spearheading collaboration among a diverse range of musicians.

Jason’s leadership, drive, knowledge, and professionalism have solidified his reputation as a desired creative collaborator. He is admired for his ability to superimpose jazz on other musical genres and respected for his desire to continuously improve his arrangement, composition, and improvisation skills. He has deep reverence for historical musical masters, and his scholarly approach to music is reflected in his playing and his goal to become more proficient in various styles of music. As such, he values every opportunity to perform with high-level musicians who are also inspired by iconic artists and push him to play to their caliber.

Jason’s captivation with influential musicians has consistently inspired his teaching. After teaching hundreds of students of all ages (ranging from 6 to 80 years old) for nearly a decade, he has developed an understanding that the best way to achieve real progress is to cater each student’s lessons to their interests and motivations. He believes the key to becoming a motivated musician is to find the type of music that resonates with you. Therefore, he is always excited to introduce his students to new music and styles, with the hope of inspiring their desire to learn. Regardless of whether you’re interested in classic rock, jazz, brasilian, funk, pop, blues, or classical guitar, Jason will guide you through proper techniques, theory, and important artists to help you cultivate a true appreciation and understanding of the music.

Jason is a gifted performer and teacher who ultimately hopes to inspire others to find or deepen their own reverence for music.