William Flynn is a Midwest-based jazz guitarist highly respected for his playing and teaching alike.
Guitarist and composer William Flynn has taught at Wichita State University since 2013. He serves as the Jazz Studies Area Coordinator, teaches courses in jazz pedagogy, jazz arranging, jazz improvisation, directs jazz ensembles, and teaches applied guitar lessons. He is the 2019 recipient of the University Faculty Excellence Award in Creative Activity.
Described as “playing a mean guitar” (Wichita Eagle), William Flynn is an active performer, playing regularly with his own projects, as well as being featured with collegiate and high school jazz bands. William has produced three albums as a leader, including his most recent project Seaside, released on Origin Records.
Widely respected as a leading educator in his field, William has presented and adjudicated at conferences and universities across the country. His educational writing has been published in Just Jazz Guitar Magazine, and he is the co-author of Jazz Guitar Duets by Mel Bay publishing.
William holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Capital University (Columbus, OH), and a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas. While at North Texas, William held the guitar chair in the world-renowned and Grammy-nominated One O’ Clock Lab Band and can be heard on Lab 2012.