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Stop by the Charles Allis Art Museum Spring Festival with the eclectic Julie Thompson and String Theory. Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Located at 1801 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI in Milwaukee’s ever hip east side. Save this event to your calendar at go.davidmiller.us/XJn and share it with your friends and family. Refreshments will be available throughout the event in the Great Hall. Please buy tickets at go.davidmiller.us/tickets. For more information about this stellar trio, go to keithwatling.com/julie-thompson-string-theory.

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Julie Thompson & Keith Watling at Corners in Brookfield, Brookfield, WI September 24, 2020

Keith has performed as soloist and ensemble guitarist for many years in southeast Wisconsin. One of his current projects is, String Theory | guitar duo with Gare Hofstad and Keith on guitars. String Theory can be seen, with there vast repertoire of popular jazz standards, blues, and classic rock at Corina Wine Company every 2nd and 4th Friday from 7 - 9pm.

New recording of Christmas Time Is Here

Kind of a Hush with Julie Thompson

Making Whoopi with Julie Thompson

Solo and ensemble recordings

Nardisimo
Solo acoustic guitar

Well You Needn't
Solo acoustic guitar

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Penny And The Jazz Guy

Guitar Instruction

I have taught guitar for over twenty years teaching private group guitar lessons in local music stores, and in public schools. More information about guitar lessons> I have a five star ratting on Google My Business. Below is a review from one of my past students

rebecca northey

Keith is a wonderful instructor for my 9year old kiddo. He is kind, patient, skilled and tailors the class to her interest and skill level. She loves attending his lessons. Per my daughter, “He’s the best guitar teacher I could ever ask for, I would rate him five out of five stars because he helps me and makes things seem super easy, even when leasons are a little bit tough. He helps branch out make things seem less complicated. He makes everything fun and has a good time.”

kristin schiestle

My son has taken classes through our recreation department with Keith, and now takes private lessons with him. We would highly recommend! He has a great teaching style and my son has learned quickly and really enjoys playing!

Bluzette Stemper

Keith is a great teacher. He can explain things in layman terms. I knew nothing when I started lessons with Keith and now I feel able to hold my own. Highly recommended!!! 😊

Wilfrido Castillo

Keith has a couple of qualities of a guitar teacher: he is patient and he cares about sharing the joy of music.

Max Kent

If you are starting from scratch wanting to learn how to play jazz guitar - topics such chord blending, melody, progression, swing rhythm, getting some jazz standards under your belt, arpeggios, solo improvisation, etc; Keith will get you where you want to go in a professional, patient, and fun manner. Looking forward to more lessons with Keith!

Bonnie Tulach

My daughter got a bass guitar for her 13th birthday. After some research for a private teacher I found Keith. The location was convenient and we worked together to find a weekly lesson time that worked well for both of us. Keith has been extremely professional, reliable and dedicated to teaching my daughter how to play bass. She has really enjoyed her lessons with him. I highly recommend Keith!

Stacey Bongiorno

Keith has been giving guitar lessons to my daughter for a while now. She loves him! He is patient and kind. He makes learning fun and easy. I love that he gives me updates on how she is doing and that he is affordable. He is a great teacher! I would recommend Keith to anyone.

Steven Scheer

Keith is a great instructor. Very accommodating for time slots. He will move at your pace, encourage you, and instill his love for music in you. I highly recommend him as a guitar instructor.

Mike Stich

Keith is a great teacher. He listened to what my goals were and planned each lesson around them. Music theory can be very challenging for me, but Keith broke things down for me in a way that I could understand. It was also fun to talk guitars and guitarists with Keith.

Corvettes & Cycles

Best teacher I have ever had most knowledgeable efficient easy to work with

Music for your special event with String Theory - Guitar Duo

String Theory - guitar duo music for your wedding ceremony or private party

"My son’s wedding was one of the best I have ever attended. One of the reasons was the live music during the wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony. The soft music playing was noticed by many and the perfect personal touch we were hoping for. I strongly recommend Keith Watling and Gare Hofstad for your next event."

Angela Lingle

Whether you are a professional party planner or someone looking for music for your wedding ceremony Keith Watling will provide the music and the musicians to give your event that added special touch. Book your event with ease and confidence; we will handle all of the music details. More info

Jazz Guitarist | Guitar Teacher | Guitar Performance Metro Milwaukee

Next Performance

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Solo and ensemble recordings

Guitar Instruction

Music for your special event with String Theory - Guitar Duo

Wedding Music

In My Life

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