Colt Publishes

Currently, I am offering only print materials to guide your studies into playing guitar in the style of Django Reinhardt. Stay tuned for virtual lessons and in-person group sessions if you’re local to Cincinnati!

Getting started is simple. Assess the prerequisites of every book and determine which level is appropriate for your current skill level and goals.

I combine a methodological approach to interpretation and transcription of not only Django’s orginals, but also the musicians of early swing and hot jazz that inspired him.

You can reach me anytime via our contact page or email. I aim to respond quickly—usually within 3 business days.

I’ve been playing music since I was six years old—professionally gigging for over 15 years. While I started with Rock, I have quickly found a home with jazz. I eat, sleep, and breathe hot club jazz. I was struggling to find appropriate mentors and teachers to guide my journey, being away from cities with major swing jazz communitites, so I learned independently. Attending as many workshops and retreats as possible, and collaborating with other musicians just as obsessed as I was. But the real difference, i found, was in time and listening. I have spent countless hours listening to Django’s recordings, Bix Biderbeck, Louis Armstrong, and more, just to grasp an understanding of this style of music. These materials are the result of a methodological listening, interpretation, and application practice. I hope they benefit you as they have me.