Jim Ledford

Haling from a small town in the Hudson Valley, NY. area Jim Ledford has been a professional guitar player and performing musician for over two decades. During his early stage of his career(1980s) was labeled as a very season guitarist. Radio spots were an enjoyable gig for him in the late 80's and 90's.
During the 1990's Jim had the pleasure of working with, and recording projects for the audio visual department at the United States Military Academy, West Point NY.
He also played warm up for many classic rock acts throughout his career.
Jim played many venues in the Tri-State area during his longtime career.
He has also recorded privately for many professional artists.
Jim always contributes time to a limited number of students for private guitar lessons producing fine guitar players on the east coast and NY area.
Fall 0f "09" will also bring something new to the NY music scene. Jim will be slotted in as an instructor at the Garrison Art Center located on the banks the grand Hudson River. Jim has developed his own customized method of teaching guitar with a 100% success rate!
He also taught guitar at the NY Academy Of Music during the summer rock camp sessions in "07".
Currently Jim is doing audio/video demo work for major industry guitar,effects,amp,speaker, and pickup companies.
Jim has full endorsement agreements with Dean Markley Strings Inc. Peavey,Kustom,Budda, Electro Harmonix Jim Dunlop/MXR Effects,Cort Guitars,Arbor Guitars,Spencer Guitars,Coffin Cases LLC,Hot Picks USA/Skull Picks, DiMarzio Pickups.
Jim is holds a full membership as a song writer with ASCAP.
His new EP/CD will be available late "09" The CD will display some great instrumental fusion/progressive guitar work.
Jim has also landed a rock style Xmas track on the upcoming "Spectra Records Rock & Roll Xmas" CD. Keep a look out for that one mid fall. It's gonna be a killer artists roster, and a super holiday rock based disc!!