About Us

The Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar International Correspondence Guitar School provides instructor supported distance learning of acoustic and electric guitar via courses and customized supplementary studies which are graduated in difficulty from beginning through professional levels. Courses range from a beginning and intermediate course titled Moving Toward Great Guitar Playing Course to the more advanced courses titled Music Theory Course for Guitar Players and Modal and Solo Composition Course for Guitar Players. There are also a variety of studies, (Supplementary Lessons,) available such as theBlues Lead Guitar Series, Country Lead Guitar Series, Fingerstyle Guitar Series, Ear Training for Guitar Players Series, Reading Notation Series, Transcriptions, Rhythm Studies, Technique and Speed Drills Studies, Jazz Guitar Studies , Christian Praise Series, individualized requested studies, etc..

A curriculum can be designed for each student whether they play professionally or for their own pleasure. Students work closely with the school administration to customize a program of studies that fit the individual student’s interests and goals.

The Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar was founded in 1984. It is a school featuring private and correspondence guitar instruction.

Students worldwide, from Europe, Canada, Malaysia, Caribbean, Africa, Scandinavia, Asia, Mexico, etc., as well as throughout the United States, currently enjoy correspondence courses and studies offered through the institute.

The following Terms and Conditions apply to the use of this Web site as well as all transactions conducted through the site.

Legal Notice

All notices from Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar to You may be posted on our Web site and will be deemed delivered within thirty (30) days after posting. Notices from You to Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar shall be made either by e-mail, sent to the address we provide on our Web site, or first class mail to our address at:

23014 Quail Shute Spring, TX 77389-3944, USA
Delivery shall be deemed to have been made by You to Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar five (5) days after the date sent.

Copyright

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Use Of Site

This site may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information, the terms of which must be observed and followed. Information on this site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information, including product pricing and availability, may be changed or updated without notice. Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar and its subsidiaries reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, and/or cancel orders in its discretion, including, without limitation, if Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar believes that customer conduct violates applicable law or is harmful to the interests of Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar and its subsidiaries.

Privacy Policy

Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar use of personal information that you may submit to Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar through this Web site is governed by the Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy – We respect your privacy. Therefore we never share or sell your personal information with any third parties. Any information collected through this site is intended to be used for this transaction only. Your personal information is secured via SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Technology.

Shipping & Delivery

At this time, Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar ships merchandise to locations within the United States and U.S. territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. Additionally, Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar ships merchandise to Canada and Mexico, but not to other international locations. The risk of loss and title for all merchandise ordered on this Web site pass to you when the merchandise is delivered to the shipping carrier.

International

Customs and import duties may be applied to International orders when the shipment reaches its destination. Such charges are the responsibility of the recipient of your order and vary from country to country. Contact your local customs office for details.

Shipping laws are different in each country. It is your responsibility to check with your Customs office to verify whether the country to which you are shipping permits the shipment of your products. Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar is not responsible for any direct, indirect, punitive, or consequential damages that arise from improper international shipping practices.

Sales Tax

Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar charges sales tax for merchandise ordered on this Web site based on the applicable state sales tax rate and the location to which the order is being shipped. (Texas, USA Only)

Return Policy

Refund Policy – You may return damaged or defective merchandise within 10 days of the original purchase date for a full refund minus shipping charges. We will also be glad to exchange the damaged merchandise on a case by case basis.

Store Hours

Customer service is available as defined on the Contact Us page of this Web site.

Miscellaneous

VOID WHERE PROHIBITED:
Although the information on this Web site is accessible worldwide, not all products or services discussed in this Web site are available to all persons or in all geographic locations or jurisdictions. Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar and the advertisers each reserve the right to limit the provision of their products or services to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction they so desire and to limit the quantities of any products or services that they provide. Any offer for any product or service made in the materials on this Web site is void where prohibited.

GOVERNING LAW: In the event of litigation both parties agree that the Law of the State of business registration of Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar shall apply and both parties shall consent to the jurisdiction of said State’s courts, or in the event of diversity of citizenship, the United States District Court for the (District). Both parties expressly waive a trial by jury.

MISCELLANEOUS: The Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar with respect to this Web site. The Terms and Conditions supercede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written between you and Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar with respect to this Web site. No modification of the Terms and Conditions shall be effective unless it is authorized by Jim Sutton Institute of Guitar. If any provision of the Terms and Conditions is found to be contrary to law, then such provision(s) shall be constructed in a manner to closely reflect, as much as possible, the intentions of the parties, with the other provisions remaining in full force and effect.