Ross Morgan
Ross teaches beginner to advanced guitar in a wide range of styles like jazz, folk, pop, and rock. He loves to get beginners strumming along to their favourite songs in no time. He teaches an applied approach to music theory that is perfectly suited to adults who desire a better understanding of their favourite songs. Specializing in jazz guitar, he recommends 1-hour lessons for jazz students.
Ross also offers ukulele lessons to beginners or those looking for a stepping stone to the guitar.
When teaching, Ross seeks to "demystify" the guitar by simplifying chords and personalizing his approach based on the student's needs. He believes in removing barriers to learning and helping you find your musical voice. Music should be accessible, and never mind-boggling.
Bio: Canadian jazz guitarist and awarded composer/arranger Ross Morgan is based in his hometown of Ottawa. He has performed with the Prime Rib Big Band directed by Ed Lister, Ottawa Jazz Orchestra and JUNO award-winning artist Pat Labarbera. In addition to performing, Ross has interviewed jazz legends such as 3-time Grammy winning bassist Ron Carter.
Ross' music was featured on CBC’s Saturday Night Jazz with Laila Biali, and he is a regular performer at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. He occasionally teaches and performs in conjunction with Carleton University. He studied guitar with Jocelyn Gould, Ted Quinlan and Lorne Lofsky. Ross holds a degree in music from Humber Polytechnic.
"Ross Morgan is a fine young guitarist and composer who brings his deep insight and thorough knowledge of jazz history to his teaching, performances, and recordings. Mr. Morgan has done a deep dive into the key practitioners and best practices of the jazz guitar idiom, and he brings this careful consideration and perspective to everything he does " - Andrew Scott, Jazz Guitarist and Arts Journalist
Videos:
Ross interviews Jazz Legend Ron Carter
Ross plays with Richard Page Trio
Jazzworks interviews Ross Morgan
Socials: @rossmcmorgan
Discography:
New Life: Original Cast Recording - James McGowan Ensemble