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Vic Dillahay

With his wide-open tone and witty compositions, Colorado-based guitarist Vic Dillahay blends a myriad of styles into an unmistakably unique voice. For over 20 years, he has refined this distinctive sound with numerous jazz ensembles, Liam O’Beirne’s progressive Celtic band Indigent Row, and as part of the fusion trio Graphite Addiction with Pete Ehrmann (Generations) and Tim Carmichael (3ology). His discography is equally eclectic, having appeared on over 25 albums ranging from swing jazz to electronic noise. Vic's recent solo work explores the rich history of American music with free-roving jazz, blues, and rock-tinged improvisations.

Vic is committed to supporting music education for everyone, teaching all ages and levels of experience at Boomer Music Company in Fort Collins and Guitars, Etc. in Longmont. He is a sought after clinician and coach across the region with an emphasis on jazz guitar at the middle and high school level. Some of his students have gone on to study music at Berklee School of Music, The University of North Texas, and The University of Colorado Denver and a number of them are currently professional musicians. He chaired the Longmont Jazz Association's education committee from 2018-2022.

Gear

Klein Headless Electric
Collings OM2hg
Collings MT2 Mandolin
Godin Multiac Jazz
Godin Multioud Steel
McInturff Glory Standard
Two-Rock Classic Reverb
Acoustic Image Clarus 2R
Dimassi 212 Cabinet Loaded with Eminence TR65 Speakers

Take Five With Vic Dillahay

by AAJ Staff
June 28, 2013

Meet Vic Dillahay:Vic Dillahay is a Colorado-based guitarist, fretless guitarist, and mandolinist. He currently plays swing-era jazz with vibraphonist Pete Ehrmann in The Pete & Vic Duo, modern jazz with saxophonist Doug Carmichael (3ology), and acoustic hip-hop with One Member Shy of a Good band.Instrument(s):Guitar and fretless guitar.Teachers and/or influences?It all started with Wes Montgomery. As a kid I took lessons from Tim Baldwin, a local guitarist who constantly tried ...

“Quite a compelling stringed soundscape.” -Mark LaJoie (Living Waters)

“One of the most original textures I’ve heard in ages!” Glenn Folwarski — Thadieus Project

“…love the near atonal feel to some of the guitar work, and strong melodies in other progressions. ” Wayne Cox — The Professor and Naomi Kay

“Uniquely eclectic!” -todd freeman

Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Fort Collins

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Music Lessons in Fort Collins, Longmont, or Online

In over 15 years of teaching students of all ages and abilities I’ve found one thing to be true:
we learn best when playing music we love.

Everything I teach is applied to the songs you enjoy. It doesn’t matter if it’s Duke Ellington, Led Zeppelin, or Adele—the basic principles of music are the same. You’ll be introduced to new artists and genres, too, as we cover the history and geography of the instrument.