COACHING
RESOURCES
EVENTS
Personal guitar coaching centered on rhythm, flow, and developing trust in your own musical process.
Thoughtfully designed print, audio, and video tools to support focused, effective practice.
Weekly jams, performances, and festival work that bring musicians together through shared time and music.
LIVE MUSIC
Hot Club of Olde Town celebrates the music and legacy of Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, and the broader tradition of gypsy jazz and swing.
Hosted by Michael Isabell at Silver Vines Winery in Olde Town Arvada - the weekly series brings a community of musicians and fans, capturing the attention of those who are charmed by the melodies and moved by the rhythms.
GYPSY & SWING
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
GUITAR FEST
Join us in Olde Town Arvada for three days of swing, strings, and shared discovery at the Rocky Mountain Gypsy & Swing Guitar Festival. Rooted in the music and legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, this gathering celebrates gypsy jazz, swing guitar, and the living tradition as it continues to evolve through today’s players.
The 4th installment of this festival features performances and workshops with Michael Isabell, Lisa Liu, Greg Ruby, and special guests to be announced. The festival offers two nights of music alongside several days of in-depth workshops, jams, and listening.
All events take place at Silver Vines Winery, located in the heart of Olde Town Arvada. Providing an intimate setting for music, connection, and community.
More details coming soon!
MAKING MUSIC
GUITAR AS A MIRROR:
REFLECTIONS ON LEARNING, PRACTICE, AND PLAY
This is not a method book or a collection of tricks. It is a reflection on what learning an instrument reveals about how we listen, practice, hesitate, and grow. Through short essays and simple, grounding exercises, the book explores rhythm, discipline, trust, and attention not as abstract ideas, but as lived experiences at the instrument. Written for beginners finding their footing and for experienced players feeling stuck or restless. Guitar as a Mirror is currently in development and will be released in stages as it continues to take shape. At its core, the book invites you to slow down, listen more closely, and discover how the way you practice music quietly shapes the way you move through the world.