Alan Kingstone has studied Barry Harris‘ educational methods since 1986 with The Howard Rees Jazz Workshop and in classes led by Barry in Toronto, New York and Rome.

In 2005 Alan published the well received Barry Harris Harmonic Method For Guitar a very clearly laid out text, adapting Dr. Harris’ chordal approach for guitarists to explore.

In demand as an accompanist and soloist in the Toronto, Canada area, Alan also teaches privately and is himself a student of the other rhythm section instruments.