AritstWorks was founded in 2008 with a vision of providing anyone, anywhere in the world with affordable, interactive access to some of the greatest music teachers on the planet. Our mission is to "Teach the World Music," and through our comprehensive online music lessons, patented Video Exchange Learning® platform, and faculty of master musicians, we believe we’re succeeding.

Award-winning master jazz guitarist and former member of the Stanley Turrentine Quintet, Dave Stryker has been an instructor at ArtistWorks since 2018 and has played an integral role in helping us achieve, and continue to live up to, our mission and vision.

Through his guided path of online guitar lessons and the personalized feedback he’s shared with his students over the last 3 years, Dave has helped thousands of guitarists around the world grow and improve as jazz musicians.

We’re excited and proud to announce that, on May 25, 2021, Dave completed his 1,000th Video Exchange. Congratulations Dave! What an amazing milestone, and a true testament to your dedication to your students and commitment to sharing your knowledge. Thank you to all of Dave’s wonderful jazz guitar pupils for consistently submitting videos!

When asked about how it felt to reach this landmark achievement, Dave stated, “As I hit my 1000th Video Exchange, I reflect on the great pleasure it’s been to be part of the ArtistWorks family and to work with so many inspiring students. The beauty of the Video Exchange is the one-on-one interaction I’m able to share with the student, where I can offer personal advice and give them things to work on. I’m smiling as I look forward to the next 1000 VE's here at ArtistWorks!”

Judging by this fantastic Video Exchange milestone, Dave has clearly had the opportunity to meet, mentor, and guide a vast array of jazz guitar players worldwide, and help guitarists of all levels grow as musicians. And, based on Dave’s performance of “Smile” by Charlie Chaplin, he seems pretty happy about it too.

We’ll be celebrating this impressive achievement by giving away an exclusive prize package to the student who submitted Dave’s 1000th Video Exchange, Martin Beji. Congratulations Martin, and thanks for submitting your Video Exchange. We’re excited to see how you continue to progress. And, congratulations again, Dave, on reaching this wonderful milestone!

Interested in learning more about our patented Video Exchange Learning® platform? Check out the video below:

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Have you always wanted to learn how to play jazz guitar? Through our comprehensive online jazz guitar lessons and Video Exchange Learning platform here at ArtistWorks, you can learn from internationally renowned players, like Dave Stryker, and get personalized feedback on your playing.

Dave’s course starts with the basics and teaches everything from beginner guitar to advanced performance techniques and jazz standards. So, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, all levels are welcome and all students will grow and improve their skills as guitarists and musicians.

Try out some free music lessons here and see what makes ArtistWorks courses some of the best online music lessons around.

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