Looking for guitar lessons in Vancouver WA, or guitar lessons local to Portland OR? You've come to the right place! With over a decade of experience offering some of the best guitar tuition available to residents of Vancouver and Portland, Nick Layton has the tools to make you a better guitarist now!
Nick Layton is a professional guitarist, recording artist and teacher based in Vancouver, Washington, USA. Inspired by the great hard rock and metal artists and guitarists of the late 70's and 80's, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore, George Lynch, Michael Schenker, John Sykes, Randy Rhoads, Van Halen, Queensryche and Savatage, Nick became obsessed with the guitar as a teenager and never looked back. Nick is currently the lead guitarist and co founder of the USA melodic metal band FireWolfe and guitarist for the Seattle based hard rock legends Q5. He has recorded and worked with some amazing musicians such as Jay Schellen (Hurricane, Asia, Raiding the Rock Vault), David Fefolt (Hawk, Masi), Bobby Ferkovich (Presto Ballet, Pamela Moore Band), John Payne (Asia), Jeffrey McCormack (Q5, TKO, Fifth Angel), Evan Sheeley (Q5, TKO) and Jonathan K (Q5) among others. While remaining active in the northwest music scene Nick also teaches private lessons from his home studio in Vancouver, WA. In addition to his work with FireWolfe and as a solo artist, Nick has authored several online instructional courses for guitarists which you can find out more about at Nick's Guitar Dojo. Presently, Nick is rehearsing with Q5 in preparation for tour dates in 2019/2020. |
![]() FireWolfe's We Rule The Night (2014) Limb Music
David Fefolt-Vocals Nick Layton-Guitars Bobby Ferkovich-Bass Jay Schellen-Drums Mixed by John Payne and Jay Schellen in Las Vegas, NV ![]() Firewolfe's self titled debut
(2011) Self released David Fefolt-Vocals Nick Layton-Guitars Paul Kleff-Guitars Jay Schellen-Drums Zack Uidl-Bass Mixed by John Payne and Jay Schellen in Los Angeles, CA ![]() Nick's solo album Storming the Castle (2008) Self released
Nick Layton-All guitars and compositions David Cardwell-Vocals and drum programming Paul Tauterouff-Bass Mixed by Nick Layton Mastered by Rob Perez |