Adrian Ingram, one of the foremost authorities on the jazz guitar, has written extensively on the history, players, styles and instruments of the genre. As an educator he ran the prestigious jazz guitar course at Leeds College of Music, England, for almost 15 years, during which time he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) for his outstanding contribution to music education. He holds master's degrees in music education and music performance as well as classic guitar Fellowships of London conservatories.