Competition-level flair bartender. Nevada teacher. I train individuals, staff, and bar owners — in person, wherever you are.
Request a QuoteI've spent years behind the bar in Las Vegas — competing, teaching, and running rooms. Now I bring that experience directly to you. No fluff, no filler. Just the real skills that get bartenders hired and bars running smoother.
One-on-one coaching for anyone who wants to learn to bartend — or level up fast. Pour technique, speed rail mastery, guest interaction, flair basics. Built around your schedule.
Request a QuoteI come to your bar and train your team on-site. Consistency across your staff, faster service, fewer mistakes, better guest experience. Great for new openings, seasonal ramp-up, or a team that needs a reset.
Request a QuotePrivate group sessions — bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate events, friend groups who want a hands-on Vegas bartending experience, or aspiring bartenders training together.
Request a QuoteSpeed rail organization, station layout, workflow efficiency. I'll help you rearrange your bar so your team moves faster and serves more guests with less wasted motion.
Request a QuoteEmail with what you need — personal, staff, group, or consulting — and your general location.
Group size, timeline, and goals.
Tailored to the job — no guesswork, no pricing games.
Vegas-caliber training, delivered wherever you are.
Travel available nationwide — client covers travel costs, built into your quote.
"I'm Zach McKinney — competition-level flair bartender, Nevada teacher, and founder of the Academy for the Art of Bartending. I've learned the real secrets of running a Vegas bar the hard way — behind it. Now I teach them."
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Tell me a bit about what you need and I'll get back to you with a quote.
Prefer email? Reach me directly at Academyfortheartofbartending@gmail.com