Tri Pham is a 27-year-old guitarist, pianist, composer, and educator originally from Saigon, Vietnam, now based in San Francisco, California.
He began playing guitar at age 12 and draws inspiration from jazz greats like Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, as well as contemporary guitarists such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jonathan Kreisberg, and Julian Lage. Currently, he is focused on exploring deeper jazz traditions while developing his own distinct sound and style.
Tri is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Roots, Jazz, and American Music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studies with Randy Vincent and Anthony Wilson. He has also had the privilege of learning from esteemed educators, including Mimi Fox, David Becker, and David Valdez.
Throughout his career, Tri has been fortunate to perform with world-class musicians such as Jeff Denson, Gerald Cleaver, David Sánchez, Matt Brewer, Warren Wolf, Will Lyle, Vince Lateano, and David Schroeder.
He has appeared at prominent festivals like the San Francisco Jazz Festival (2025) and the International Jazz Day Festival (2024) in Cambodia, as well as at notable venues in the San Francisco Bay Area—including SFJAZZ, Bird & Beckett, and the Dawn Club—and in Saigon, Vietnam, at clubs like Binh Minh Jazz Club, and COI Saigon.
With 10 years of teaching experience, Tri has worked at leading private music schools in Vietnam such as the Soul Institute of Arts and Erato School of Music & Performing Arts, and he continues to teach students internationally through online lessons with students from all over the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
In addition to his guitar background, Tri is also a trained pianist with a strong foundation in classical technique and music theory. He has extensive experience teaching piano to young beginners and intermediate students, and he is familiar with the ABRSM curriculum and exam system. His approach is nurturing, patient, and structured, tailored to help each student build confidence, discipline, and a love for music.