Jazz Guitarist & Educator
Justin
Talarico
“Music expresses that which cannot be said with words.”
Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life.
— Dave BrubeckDo not fear mistakes. There are none.
— Miles DavisMusic is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom.
— Charlie ParkerIt's not the notes you play, it's the notes you don't play.
— Miles DavisThe guitar is a small orchestra.
— Andres SegoviaMusic expresses that which cannot be said with words.
— Victor HugoJazz washes away the dust of everyday life.
— Art BlakeyThe beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away.
— B.B. KingTo spread my passion for music in a fun and inspiring way.
— Justin TalaricoTo give in to the Vibe.
— Justin TalaricoTo do what not many guitarists have done before.
— Justin TalaricoMusic saves lives.
— Justin TalaricoJazz is not just music, it's a way of life.
— Dave BrubeckDo not fear mistakes. There are none.
— Miles DavisMusic is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom.
— Charlie ParkerIt's not the notes you play, it's the notes you don't play.
— Miles DavisThe guitar is a small orchestra.
— Andres SegoviaMusic expresses that which cannot be said with words.
— Victor HugoJazz washes away the dust of everyday life.
— Art BlakeyThe beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away.
— B.B. KingTo spread my passion for music in a fun and inspiring way.
— Justin TalaricoTo give in to the Vibe.
— Justin TalaricoTo do what not many guitarists have done before.
— Justin TalaricoMusic saves lives.
— Justin TalaricoJazz is not just music, it's a way of life.
— Dave BrubeckDo not fear mistakes. There are none.
— Miles DavisMusic is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom.
— Charlie ParkerIt's not the notes you play, it's the notes you don't play.
— Miles DavisThe guitar is a small orchestra.
— Andres SegoviaMusic expresses that which cannot be said with words.
— Victor HugoJazz washes away the dust of everyday life.
— Art BlakeyThe beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away.
— B.B. KingTo spread my passion for music in a fun and inspiring way.
— Justin TalaricoTo give in to the Vibe.
— Justin TalaricoTo do what not many guitarists have done before.
— Justin TalaricoMusic saves lives.
— Justin TalaricoJustin Talarico is studying primarily Jazz at Berklee College of Music, however he is incredibly versatile in rock, blues, pop, funk, R&B, and fusion.
Can be hired for almost any type of gig with his skill level and versatility.
Personal Message
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The Story
About Justin
“To not just teach you how to play guitar, but how to express yourself musically.”
Justin Talarico
Hello, I'm Justin Talarico, a professional guitarist studying at Berklee College of Music. I have been playing guitar now for over a decade, and within this time I have played and learned from some of the best musicians in the world.
While I study primarily Jazz at Berklee, I'm incredibly versatile across genres including Rock, Blues, Pop, Funk, R&B, and Fusion. My diverse skill set means I can be hired for almost any type of gig — from intimate jazz clubs to high-energy rock shows.
I've had the incredible privilege of being taught by extraordinary musicians, including Australian virtuoso Joshua Meader with his insane technical abilities, and world-renowned jazz guitarist David Gilmore, who has toured with the legendary Wayne Shorter.
10+
Years Playing
Berklee
College of Music
70+
Teaching Hours
Grammy
Winner Studio
Learned From The Best
Joshua Meader
Australian Virtuoso
100K+ followers
David Gilmore
World-Renowned Jazz Guitarist
Toured with Wayne Shorter
The Infinite Boundaries of Time
The full music video by The Talarico Trio. An exploration of jazz, emotion, and the boundless nature of musical expression.
The Infinite Boundaries of Time
The Talarico Trio
Recorded at two-time Grammy winner Jim Tullio's studio
Words to Live By
To not just teach you how to play guitar, but how to express yourself musically — it is a joy that is so beautiful, and I want you to experience that joy.
Justin Talarico
The Infinite Boundaries of Time
By The Talarico Trio
The album features two incredible musicians: James Kardos on drums and Adam Blendermann on bass — two musicians developing a great name for themselves in the city of Chicago.
We had the incredible opportunity to record in two-time Grammy winner Jim Tullio's studio, who has produced and engineered some of the best musicians in the world including Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Joe Walsh, and Billy Corgan.
Guitar
Justin Talarico
Drums
James Kardos
Bass
Adam Blendermann
Studio
Jim Tullio
Production
Soren
Mastering
Jim Tullio
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Words from the Jazz Legends
Do not fear mistakes. There are none.
Miles Davis
Trumpet Legend
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