Thirty years of teaching the groove.
Bruce Bartlett is a Boston-based guitarist, composer, and educator known for his command of jazz, groove, and contemporary guitar — on stage, in the studio, and in the classroom at Berklee College of Music.
A career built on stage, in the studio, and the classroom.
Renowned for his expertise in jazz, groove, and contemporary guitar, Bruce brings over three decades of performance and teaching experience to every lesson, session, and stage he steps onto. As a longtime faculty member at Berklee College of Music, he has helped shape generations of guitarists.
His career spans international festival appearances, collaborations with acclaimed artists, and leadership of the Bruce Bartlett Trio — a working band whose recordings and live shows reflect his deep pocket and melodic voice on the instrument.
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"Bruce doesn't just teach the notes — he teaches the feel. Thirty years in, he still plays like he's got something to prove."