
Mike Bacarella
Jazz Guitar
Welcome to the online home of Mike Bacarella, Atlanta-based jazz guitarist and educator.
Mike obtained a Master’s Degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California(USC), where he studied under Bruce Forman, Bob Mintzer, and others.
He has performed all over the United States, as well as across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. When not performing or recording, Mike teaches privately online, as well as in person locally.
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Recent Videos
MASTER Alternate Picking With These Al Di Meola Lines | Jazz/Fusion/Rock Guitar Lesson
This Idea BLEW MY MIND: Joe Diorio's Scales Stacked In Fourths | Jazz/Fusion Guitar Lesson
Introduction To Allan Holdsworth's Legato Style - Exploring Scales |. Jazz Fusion Guitar Lesson
Four EASY Grant Green ii-V Lines - Exploring Rhythmic Phrasing | Jazz Guitar Lesson
ULTRA Modern 5th Based Arpeggios - Quintal - See Your Fretboard In A New Way | Jazz Guitar Lesson
An Introduction To Julian Lage Styled Open Triads - Wide Open Sounds! | Jazz Guitar Lesson