Guitar Made Simpler™
The finest Contemporary Guitar Method, Private Instruction and Live Performance.

Award-Winning Private Guitar Instructor, Author and Performer in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Welcome- I'm Riley Wilson- award winning solo performer, guitar and bass teacher, podcaster and writer based in Frisco, TX- also known as "The Gigmeister" for a 12-year column in "Vintage Guitar" magazine. Since 1985, I've helped over 5,000 students nationwide learn guitar and bass.  

My solo performances have earned top accolades on Gigmasters/The Bash and Gig Salad, including "Top Performer," "Best of 2012- 2024," and more.

I've contributed to top music publications like "Vintage Guitar, "Guitar World" and "Electronic Musician," and authored the acclaimed "Guitar Made Simpler- An Intelligent Approach™," available on Amazon or direct from the publisher.

Want guitar or bass lessons, performance booking or just getting started? You're in the right place.

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Check out my new Band of One Podcast!

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2012!
  • One of the most outstanding members for 2013 on The Bash!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2014!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2015!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2016!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2017!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2018!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2019!
  • One of the most outstanding members on The Bash for 2020!
  • One of the most outstanding members of The Bash for 2021!
  • One of the most outstanding members of The Bash for 2022!
  • One of the most outstanding members of The Bash for 2023!
  • One of the most outstanding members of The Bash for 2024!
  • 2013 - Top One Man Band
  • 2016 - Top One Man Band
  • 2017 - Top One Man Band
  • 2018 - Top One Man Band
  • A member of The Bash for 10+ years
  • 250+ The Bash Verified Bookings
  • Responds quickly to booking requests
  • The Bash - Booking One Man Band Online Since 1997
  • The Bash - Booking One Man Band Online Since 1997
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About Riley Wilson


  • Awarded guitar/bass teacher
  • Nationally published Writer/Publisher/ Columnist
  • America's most awarded One Man Band on Gigmasters/The Bash & Gig Salad since 2012
  • Award winning Voice overs
  • Creator and host of the Band of One Podcast

Since 1972, Riley Wilson has been a working professional guitarist/vocalist. Beginning in North Carolina, he traveled all over the South and Midwest before relocating to Hollywood, CA in 1983. Today, he continues the tradition with the nation's most awarded One Man band show, collecting awards and thrilling audiences with an impressive mix of blues, classical, country, jazz, rock and pop classics. His solo show has performed in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee and North Carolina.

A graduate of the Guitar Institute in Technology in Hollywood, CA, he began teaching guitar and bass in 1985, applying the G.I.T. approach to help students learn faster and more efficiently. He's the original professional guitar and bass teacher in Frisco, TX since 1996. He teaches virtual lessons via FaceTime, Skype and Zoom for folks unable to join him at his studio in North Texas. His teaching methods and material are also found on YouTube here.

Riley’s been a professional writer since 1987. His work has appeared in publications like “Electronic Musician,” ” Gig,” “Guitar World,” “Guitar School” and “Real to Reel.” He penned “The Gigmeister” column in “Vintage Guitar” magazine from 1993-2005 and is the author and publisher of “Guitar Made Simpler- An Intelligent Approach™.” He also wrote the popular “Solo Gigger” column and did video gear reviews with L2Pnet from 2013-2016.

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