Frank J. Rumoro Jazz Guitar Academy
Chicago, Illinois
About
Frank J. Rumoro is a highly experienced professional guitar teacher with over 40 years of experience, specializing in jazz, fusion, rock, gospel, and blues. He offers personalized guitar lessons and music theory instruction to students of all levels, focusing on developing well-rounded musicians capable of performing in any setting.
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Credentials & Experience
- 40+ years experience
- DePaul University Jazz Guitar Teacher (1985-1986)
- University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus Jazz Guitar, Theory & Harmony Teacher (1996-2004)
- Chicago Conservatory of Music, Honorary Masters in Music Education
- Studied with Richard Pick (Classical Guitar), Joseph L. Rumoro (Jazz Guitar/Harmony), Joe Pass (Jazz Guitar Improvisation)
- Studio, concert and show guitarist, vocalist, arranger, conductor, producer
- Performed on national ads (McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Budweiser, Coke, Pepsi, Chicago White Sox)
- Pit band member for shows (Hair, Godspell, Joseph, Phantom)
- Performed/recorded with Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Wayne Newton, Nancy Wilson, Donna Sommer, The Staple Singers, Andre Crouch, Angela Bofill, Carlos Santana, Deep Purple, Ray Charles
- Two Grammy nominations for studio production work (1995 & 1997)