Testimonials

"I wanted to reiterate one more time how wonderful this whole experience has been for me, and how exceptional James is at guitar instruction.... I hope to be able to study with him for many years to come."

"I drive an hour from Akron for my lessons and guarantee that James is one of the best guitar instructors in Northeast Ohio."

"...James can help you achieve that next level."

"Cleveland is a powerhouse of classical guitar, and James is a hidden jewel of instruction."

"Mr. Flood is...always able to help students make progress with his attention to detail and wide understanding of playing styles."

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If you're looking for quality
guitar instruction...

James Flood Guitar Lessons
Cleveland metropolitan area

Patient; enthusiastic to meet your goals for the guitar

• One-on-one private lessons in classical, fingerstyle acoustic and popular styles.
• Lessons for children and adults.
• Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels available.

INTRODUCTORY LESSON IS FREE.
Beginners are welcome!

Call 216-224-8578

James Flood

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Classical Guitar Performance,
   Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.

• 21 years’ experience teaching guitar.

• was one of a select number of students at Peabody Conservatory to study
   under world-renowned classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco.

• has taught guitar at several colleges, music schools, and private schools,
   including Morgan State University, Gettysburg College, the Bryn Mawr School,
   and the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby.

• has given recitals and performances in Ohio, Maryland, California, and
   West Virginia, including performing as soloist with the Wheeling Symphony
   Orchestra.

• received a grant from Gettysburg College in 1999 to research new avenues to
   further more ergonomically effective classical guitar technique.

• in addition to Manuel Barrueco, studied under Ray Chester, David Tanenbaum,
   Julian Gray, Saul Gropman, and Dr. Nels Leonard.

• currently Director of Music at St. Clement Church, Lakewood, and
   Choral Director of the Schola Cantorum at The Lyceum School, South Euclid.