About Us

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Mike Kohary has been immersed in music since childhood. Growing up in the north Seattle suburbs, he spent countless hours singing along to his mom’s Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Beach Boys, and Fleetwood Mac records. It wasn’t long before he was inspired by guitar virtuosos like Jimi Hendrix, Larry Carlton, Jeff Beck, and Eddie Van Halen, and picked up the instrument himself during high school.

Under the tutelage of Pacific Northwest luminaries Jay Roberts and Scott Lindenmuth, Mike quickly developed proficiency in rock, jazz, and blues styles. His playing is characterized by a unique blend of tastefulness and aggression, anchored by funky rhythm work and a keen sense of improvisation. Over the years, Mike has played in a variety of bands, and also shares his love of the instrument as a guitar teacher.

He is the author of the popular Kohary Guitar Method series of instructional music books and videos.