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Willis Clow serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Guitar at the University of Utah, where he teaches private lessons. A guitarist and composer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Clow maintains an active dual career in academia and professional performance.
His educational background includes:
- BM in Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Utah
- MM in Studio/Jazz Guitar from the University of Southern California
- MBA from Pepperdine University
Clow's artistic practice spans jazz improvisation, cross-genre composition, and studio musicianship. His professional trajectory demonstrates deep engagement with multiple musical idioms including bebop, fusion, rock, and country. The synthesis of his business education with musical expertise informs his distinctive pedagogical approach to performance training.
His performance career features significant collaborations with major artists across diverse genres, reflecting both technical versatility and stylistic adaptability. Current artistic activities include solo work, membership in the Salt Lake Jazz Orchestra, and ensemble performances throughout the region.
As an educator, Clow focuses on private guitar instruction, emphasizing practical studio techniques and performance skills derived from his decade-long Los Angeles recording experience. His teaching integrates real-world industry knowledge with formal music training.
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