Our mission is to create a learning environment that will help all students, regardless of age or playing level, reach their musical goals! In addition to your lessons, Little Rock Jams offers regular jam sessions and workshops to enhance your learning experience and to provide you with opportunities to play with other musicians.

Students meet weekly for a one-on-one lesson with their instructor. After your first lesson, your instructor will develop a learning path for you based on your musical goals and interests. Instructors stress music theory, technique, songwriting, creativity, transcribing and ear training to help develop your skills as a musician.

Highlights and features

Banjo, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, Voice, Piano, Guitar

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Jason Priest

Guitar/Bass Instructor

Jason's first experience playing the guitar was with his father's old acoustic guitar at the age of seven. While his rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" did not top the pop charts , this experience eventually led to his picking up the instrument for serious study at the age of 15.

Brian Goins

Guitar/Bass Instructor

Brian has been playing for 12 years, and like most musicians his age, he started out playing 1980's rock and metal. Brian was self-taught until 1997 when he attended the Berklee College of Music summer program. Continuing his music education, Brian is currently a senior at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, working towards the completion of his Bachelor of Arts degree, with an emphasis in jazz guitar performance.

David Dunavant

Creative Director / Guitar Instructor

David grew up in Little Rock and started playing guitar at the age of thirteen. Primarily playing rock guitar and fingerstyle acoustic guitar, David played and performed with a local, all original rock group called the Joe Mansur Band

Sally Howell

Vocal Coach / Piano Instructor

Sally Howell comes from a small town in Missouri and moved to Nashville 12 years ago to pursue a career in music. She attended Belmont University and received a BA in Voice Performance. Sally has toured nationally and internationally with her band, Mustang Sally.

Mark Lierly

Drum Instructor

Mark has been playing drums for over 18 years. During this time, he has extensive performance and touring experience with several local bands. His influences range from Pop to Jazz. He enjoys teaching many different styles to ensure the student has a solid foundation in technique and theory.

Michael Tita

Jan 02, 2021

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Gino is very knowledgeable about all makes and models of cars. Being the owner and mechanic his whole life he knows his stuff and is always looking to help his clients out.

Student

Sep 06, 2007

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I always wanted to play the guitar but at 38, I thought it was too late for me to learn. But Jason's encouragement and instruction in 6 months have taken me from not knowing how to hold the guitar correctly to playing songs and really enjoying the entire experience - including practicing! The jam sessions are fantastic and allow for an opportunity to play with really experienced musicians. It's not too late! If you've always wanted to play, LR Jams is the place to go.

Ronda

Sep 01, 2007

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The hours and costs are clear and consistent. The location is easy to get to, and near other stores you can visit while the kid does lessons (or you can relax in the waiting area, which is very nice). No one is pushing merchandise at you (no store here at all!). I can't say enough about Jason as an instructor. My son is 13 and Jason does a fantastic job of motivating, encouraging, and keeping him focused. He is great at teaching on his level and yet challenging him appropriately