Jack Shanahan, owner of Jack’s Guitar Garage, has been teaching guitar for over 15 years. He is a Berklee College of Music Schooled musician, a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter.

As a passionate teacher, Jack sees potential in every student who walks through his door. He has developed a versatile teaching style that encompasses fundamental skills, creativity, self-expression and fun. His creation known as the Young Beginners Group Guitar Program has grown since its inception and has been building a solid foundation for young musicians for more than six years.

Jack’s musical talents and performances have been recognized with numerous awards and accomplishments. As a high school band member, Jack received the “Luis Armstrong Jazz Award” for his trumpet performances.  Billboard Magazine has recognized him six times for his songwriting.  Jack’s band, Jack & Present Co., has been nominated five times by Phoenix Magazine’s best music poll.

Jack produced and released his second full-length CD, Triple, with John Ryan, a major record producer who has worked with Styx and Santana. Since then he has produced and released another album with a fourth coming. In addition to Jack’s Guitar Garage, which he opened in 2009, he has independently built, owned and operated two 24-track recording studios. Jack's Guitar Garage now has a music school in two locations and has a Performance Center with a full recording studio. This is all part of Jack's vision to further the future of the musicians in our community.