Jeremy Borouchoff

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About Me

I love watching my students succeed and discover the music within them, while developing the ability to express their creativity.

As a music teacher for over 30 years, I have taught students who now have performance careers, and who work in the recording and film industries. I also have many students who learn to play music solely for their own enjoyment.

I have performed professionally with folk, rock, jazz and religious music groups and am currently leading my own group called Sweet Ginger Pie.

One of the things I enjoy most about teaching is sharing my passion for music with students and watching them grow as musicians. 

My Musical Education Background

I studied Jazz Guitar Performance at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. I have also studied Country Blues and American Fingerstyle guitar with John Stropes. I studied bass with Hal Miller and my voice teachers were Adele Borouchoff, Philip Pearl and Jack Kessler. My jazz mentors include: Manty Ellis, Jack Grassel, Rich Boukas, Ted Dunbar, Berkeley Fudge and Barry Harris. I studied Music Theory with Tony King, Arranging with Eddie Baker, and Kodaly Musicianship (Ear Training) with Laurdella Bodolay.

Genres and Subjects Taught

I teach Folk, Country, Rock, Jazz, Blues and Finger-style Guitar, Music Theory and Ear Training

Lesson Rates

My rates are based on a monthly tuition plan. Both 45-minute lessons and 1-hour lessons are available. Call or email for details. Special pricing quotes for group lessons are available upon request

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

I teach students ages 9 and up

My Certifications and Awards

B.A., History - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

M.B.A., General Management - Alverno College

My Musical Influences

The Beatles, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Prine, Jimi Hendrix, Lightnin' Hopkins, Doc Watson, Wes Montgomery, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Ray Charles and Joe Pass.

Service Area

Didier L
Milwaukee, WI

Jeremy was my first and only guitar teacher. I loved studying with him and felt I got a well rounded foundation for my guitar playing from him, including some basics in jazz. Highly recommended!

Mike R
Mount Kisco, NY

Jeremy is a terrific teacher. He is smart, a great player, and able to explain complex theory quickly and easily. Highly recommended.

Holly R
Columbus, WI

It is so nice to be able to take lessons in the comfort of your own home. Cutting out the travel time for us was key! Also I really like the way the instructor teaches the lessons!

Robert T
Rockford, IL

Jeremy knows his stuff, he has a wide array of books he uses to teach. He also notes your personal interests and suggests further reading and structures lessons around what you find fascinating. 10/10, would recommend

Robert T
Rockford, IL

Jeremy knows his stuff, he has a wide array of books he uses to teach. He also notes your personal interests and suggests further reading and structures lessons around what you find fascinating. 10/10, would recommend

Pedro O
Evanston, IL

Jeremy was always knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions I had regarding everything from practice techniques, guitar maintenance, and music theory. Following Jeremys advice I improved drastically and more importantly learned how to keep improving my guitar skills.

Lynette Z
Milwaukee, WI

I enjoyed working with Jeremy because he was very encouraging and patient with me. I gained a great deal of knowledge about singing in the short time I worked with him. He was an asset to my singing progression. I look forward to working with Jeremy in the future.