Jack Gillespie has been playing and performing for over 30 years around the Philadelphia and New York areas, in such places as CBGBs, JC Dobbs, and the Stone Pony. It was at Temple University where Jack studied music. He continues to be a student of the instrument while bringing his musical proficiency, appreciation, and personal connection to the guitar into his teaching philosophy. Jack has been teaching for the last 25 years with a mission to motivate, educate, and develop his students’ potential, while maintaining a focus on the simple joy of playing the guitar.