About

Jamie Stillway has been quietly making her mark on the guitar world for over 25 years. Hailed by Fretboard Journal as “One of the top fingerstyle guitarists of her generation,” Stillway is widely regarded as a master of her craft who plays like a woman with nothing to prove. She has released nine albums to widespread critical acclaim, including five solo albums of original compositions. Her album, “City Static” was named by Paste magazine as one of the best albums of the year, and her most recent album “Lullaby for a Stranger” was released in late 2022 on Portland’s Fluff + Gravy Records. Her unique, minimalist compositions and elegant guitar style have inspired players all over the globe. 

Stillway is also an in-demand instructor and clinician, teaching at guitar camps and workshops across the country, including Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and the Swannanoa Gathering. She’s a regular contributor to Acoustic Guitar magazine and is also the host of the Fretboard Journal’s Guitar for Introverts podcast. Jamie offers private lessons online to dedicated guitar lovers.

Not only is Jamie a highly talented guitarist, but she is also a gifted teacher.  She teaches out of relationship with her students and offers a deep understanding of the instrument and an in-depth analysis of what I need as a learner. She easily explains both theory and technique, can quickly see the source of my difficulties, and with gentle humor and encouragement, offers the corrections necessary and also keeps me encouraged and inspired to be a better guitarist and musician.  Our lessons occur each week over the Internet. Because of Jamie’s abilities as a teacher and a communicator, it’s like she’s in the room with me and the lessons have been more beneficial than any in-person lessons I have had. I look forward to my time with Jamie each week and I always learn something new and unexpected, and also just have a very good time.  My playing and my understanding of the guitar as an instrument have significantly improved since I began lessons with Jamie.  I highly recommend her as a teacher for anyone, wherever they are in the process of learning the guitar, and wherever in the world they may live. 
-B.H.


Think therapy disguised as music.

Lessons

Lullaby for a Stranger

I love this record! Amorphous ambient landscapes separate Jamie Stillway’s reverb soaked fingerpicked compositions. At once whimsical, sardonic and reflective, one feels transported to a beautifully foreign yet familiar place. Outstanding.

- Mark Goldenberg
Mark Goldenberg Trio

Press

  • Mulitple articles and video lessons

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  • Guitar for Introverts™ Podcast Host, Jamie

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  • City Static and Lullaby for a Stranger Albums

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