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Pete Smyser

Pete Smyser is a 7-string jazz guitarist near Philadelphia, PA.

About Me

Pete Smyser is a virtuoso guitarist residing in Harleysville, PA (USA). Jazz critics have likened Smyser to such legendary guitarists as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass and Jim Hall. Smyser is an endorser for American Archtop Guitars, is listed among greats in the book - The Jazz Guitar, Its Evolution, Its Players and Personalities Since 1900 (Ashley Mark Publishing Co.), and was on the Artist Roster of the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT) from 1997-2004. Smyser has released 7 CDs as a leader. Pete has appeared on television and radio shows in addition to countless performances at festivals, clubs, universities, and churches.

Although his primary style is in the jazz idiom, performing with his custom made 7-string archtop guitar, Pete is comfortable performing many musical genres including classical, jazz, blues, contemporary, folk and more.

Smyser has over 25 years of professional teaching experience and has been part of the jazz faculty at Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA) since 2006. He also offers private guitar instruction from his home studio in Harleysville, PA.

Visit Pete’s website at www.smyser.com for sound samples and further information.