Jesse Washmon

Guitar, Piano, Cello, Violin, Viola, Linnstrument, & Sound Engineering.

Rate: $160 monthly/ $50 individual 30 minute

Born in Denton, Jesse began playing guitar at age 8, studying primarily classical guitar. Jesse would

begin studying Jazz with friend and mentor, Thad Bonduris at the age of 16. He would go on to study Classical and Jazz guitar at Texas Christian University (BA Music - Guitar) with Chip Christ and Tom Burchill (respectively).

While at TCU, he performed with a number of jazz, classical, and vocal ensembles. After graduation, Jesse spent a year playing as a freelance musician around the D/FW metroplex with his jazz trio. In 2015, Jesse began his studies at the University of North Texas (M.M. Jazz Studies) with Fred Hamilton and Richard McClure. After graduating in 2017, Jesse worked as a freelance jazz and classical guitarist. He performed in musicals, an opera, as well with a chamber symphony, a local blues band, and in various jazz ensembles. As solo guitarist, he has performed in weddings, with a ballet company, as well as corporate and private events. In 2018, Jesse began working as an adjunct instructor at El Centro Community College. He worked there until 2020. During the time of the pandemic, Jesse shifted his focus to multimedia works, using videography, experimental keyboard techniques, and sound production. His work can be found on YouTube. Currently he is residing in Denton, TX, teaching full time and working on his music. He is very active and enjoys hiking, cycling, backpacking. He enjoys music in every way, and loves the ability to connect with others through it on a daily basis. Teaching music just as strong a passion for him, one that offers new challenges every day, as well as a community he is proud to better serve.

  • “We highly recommend Jesse as a music teacher. We had previously worked with 2 other music teachers for our girls before we found Jesse and he is the best music teacher we have ever worked with.  He has been teaching both, violin to our 9 year old and piano to our 7 year old for the past 3 years and they have both learned so much from him.  Jesse’s way of teaching inspires confidence with his kind and patient personality. In addition, Jesse is very easy to work with and has accommodated our schedule when things get busy or even when we have been abroad and in different time zones.  The online portal he has created is extremely user friendly and lets us download and use his recap videos for our daily practice.  Jesse also organizes several recitals each year and it has been wonderful and inspiring to see all his students playing many different instruments from guitar to cello, violin, piano, etc.  We look forward to continue working with Jesse and highly recommend him.”

    "Jesse has been patient and very helpful. I have found the lessons to be educational and fun. And Jesse enjoys chatting about music in general - always a plus."

    "Jesse is a very patient, attentive teacher. I was nervous about starting cello as a 43-year-old adult, but Jesse makes the whole process approachable. I highly recommend Jesse for students of all ages."

    "Jesse is an amazing teacher. I have taken guitar lessons from him. My 11 year old daughter takes guitar/piano lessons from him as well. He is very patient and explains lessons well. He is great about answering any questions we have. I would most definitely recommend him for lessons! (:"

    "The perfect teacher for my daughter. Carefully reviews how to hold the cello, correct technique for bow and tune. Details lesson plans for the week. Has selected sheet music to match my daughter’s interests. She is thrilled."

    "Jesse is a great teacher! He’s working with my daughter for about 2 years and she loves it!"