IAN ARTHURS

Ian Arthurs is a professional musician who’s in great demand both as a guitarist and teacher. Ian began playing the guitar at an early age and quickly distinguished himself as a performer and composer, earning multiple scholarships and awards while still in high school. He went on to study with a number of the city’s most prominent players, including Joe Negri, Steve Delach and Corey Congilio.

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Ian's musical influences include John Scofield, Scott Henderson, Bill Frisell, Wayne Krantz, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, James Blake, Sonny Rollins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pat Metheny, Albert King, Allan Holdsworth, BB King, Bobby McFerrin, Blake Mills,  Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix, among others.

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At 37 years old, Ian has been teaching guitar for more than 19 years and has inspired students of every age and ability level – from young beginners to seasoned pros. Many of his students have won admission to prestigious music programs at schools across the country. Ian also served for several years as the director of Camp Jam Pittsburgh, an intensive summer program for school-age musicians.

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When Ian's not playing and teaching guitar, he loves hanging out with his Wife and Son and dogs, watching hockey, and playing video games.