"I fell in love with it from the very first song...and was still enjoying it to the last song." - Randy Renigar www.globalsoutherngospel.com
"Jordan is an accomplished musician, covering many styles. Whatever my interest, he is able to demonstrate the techniques to make the right sounds. He is patient and, because my schedule is demanding, his flexibility is appreciated. Most importantly, he has guided me, an absolute beginner, to the point where I can play by myself and try things on my own. I'm pleased with his teaching and my progress after 10 months." - Bob
"After several attempts over the last 25 years, I had become convinced that I was just not capable of learning to be a musician. Jordan was my “last ditch” effort. He has convinced me that I can learn to play guitar and have fun doing it. He is a fantastic musician, but even more important than that is his ability to communicate his knowledge to his students. I believe the lessons I get are specifically for me and my musical interest, and not some generic “hot lick of the week”. I believe that Jordan puts time and thought into my lesson before I arrive each week. I leave my lesson each week with an excitement that last all week. Jordan is an exceptional Christian, musician and just generally all around good guy. I heartily recommend him to anyone considering music lessons." - Clay
"I have been taking guitar lessons from Jordan for almost two years. Before
this I had never taken any musical lessons and never played a guitar or any other
musical instrument. Now after less than two years, I can play along with any of
my favorite songs and any of my friends that play.
If you listen to Jordan play, it is obvious that he has great musical talent and
knowledge. Equal to this, he has an excellent ability to teach. Jordan knows that
people learn differently and at different rates of speed. He tailored my lessons
and curriculum to suit my learning abilities and this has allowed me to surpass
many of my friends who have been playing since childhood.
Jordan has taught my favorite songs and the music theory behind them. He has also
taught me some of those bluegrass “tricks of the trade” that make my playing stand
out in a group of pickers.
I am in my 30s and have had all kinds of teachers in public schools, college, the
military and in my professional life. Jordan is one of the best teachers that I
have ever had. He is also a great friend that I look forward to meeting with each
week. I highly recommend him." - Ben
"Jordan Bourland accepts his students and their talents with an understanding heart. Since I feel that music is a reflection of ones heart, it is important that I have a teacher who has a heart for teaching that incorporates discipline and patience. My choice is Jordan." - Lynne
"Jordan is an excellent teacher: patient, knowledgable, willing to listen, wide
musical interests and abilities, talented, and, did I say, patient. He's had his
work cut out for him, but I'm proof that the right guy can teach an old dog new
tricks." - Ned
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"The first time I heard Jordan Layne Bourland play the banjo, my jaw just
dropped to the floor! Then I heard him play mandolin like Bill Monroe, and the
guitar like both Chet Akins and Jerry Reed. He plays with outstanding technique,
and never seems to have to catch his breath.
Jordan is a very motivated musician both on and offstage. He works hours a day
practicing, recording, and composing. He is a master at open string scales on
every instrument placed in his hand. Jordan's musicianship reaches far beyond
merely bluegrass. He is a great rock and jazz player as well. His right hand
picking techniques are unstoppable, and he is a wonderful finger-style player.
Jordan's guitar compositions are well written, using the styles of all his heroes
as well as putting his own spin on them.
Jordan's knowledge of music theory, his great ear, and flawless technique are
great ingredients for a lifetime of success in music." - Brandon Dyke, Guitarist, www.myspace.com/brandondykeguitarist
"Jordan Bourland is a young man whom I have known for a few short years. He has
been a personal friend and I have also had the pleasure of receiving instructions
from him musically. Jordan has first of all shown not only amazing musical ability
and understanding, with a great deal of understanding of theory and application,
but is one of those few gifted people who can communicate those things to the
rest of us.
Moreover, and more importantly to anyone in the music and business fields, I
have found Jordan to show impeccable character and integrity. He is very
friendly, not prone to mood changes, and is respectful of others, especially any
source of authority in his life. Those things become just as important as ability
and knowledge when working on a project level with anyone.
I could recommend Jordan wholeheartedly for his ability musically, professionally,
and personally as someone that would be a delight to work with on nearly any venue.
I know that you will find him to be the same." - Dr. Steve Bailes
"Jordan Bourland was a member of our church for about two years. He served in
the church in our music ministry, playing in our main service and children's band.
In those two years, Jordan has been extremely loyal and has gone above and beyond
in his service at Discover Church.
One of the things that we love about Jordan is his willingness to help where needed.
His service in the children's band is something that most musicians with his talent
would have considered to be "beneath" them, but he was willing to play for the kids.
Regardless of the song, he spent countless hours of his own time practicing and
perfecting his part.
Jordan has been a valuable asset to our church. We truly would not be the same
without him. He is not only an incredible musician, but a friend. It is with pleasure
that I strongly recommend him to you." - Dan Atkins, Senior Pastor, Discover Church