Learn from Great Acoustic Guitar Teachers

Hi , my name is Simon and I've been teaching guitar for 20 years. I was highly influenced by a private music teacher I had when I was 16 who propelled me to complete an Associates degree in music in Australia. I moved to the states around 2007 and lived in the Philadelphia/NJ area up until 3 years ago when my wife and I moved to Washington state.

My name is Justin Butler. I am 37 years old and I am from St. Louis, MO. I am a professional musician and music producer/audio engineer as well as a part time singer-songwriter. My two main instruments are the guitar and the drums, and I have been playing both for 24 years.

My name is Dave Cipriani, I have been playing guitar for over 30 years, and professionally for 20. I have a BA in Classical Guitar Performance from St. Mary's College of Maryland, an MFA in World Music Performance from California Institute of the Arts. I currently mainly play 20-string Indian Slide Guitar and 7-string classical guitar in improvised styles.

Hello! I’m Daniel Quayle, a Manx traditional musician and multi-instrumentalist from the Isle of Man, specializing in bouzouki, guitar, piano, and banjo. With a deep-rooted passion for Celtic, Manx, Irish, and Scottish folk music, I’ve spent years blending traditional sounds with modern elements to create something unique.

Gavin grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington and studied guitar with Davey French, guitarist of the rock band Everclear for 6+ plus years. At the age of 16, he started to play guitar in multiple cover bands while also participating in the Mount Si Band program. ​In 2012, Gavin began teaching private and group guitar classes at Big Star Studios in his hometown of Snoqualmie.

Joel Rosario Beltré, born on December 23, 1990, began self-taught guitar studies at age 14. He later attended the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo and the National Conservatory of Music of the Dominican Republic under Rubén González Ávila.

I was born in 1991 and have been immersed in music since childhood. Growing up with a musician father, I attended my very first concert, Scorpions, at just six years old. I picked up the guitar at 14, and for over 20 years now, I've been shaping a unique, expressive and versatile style. Entirely self-taught, I'm driven purely by passion.

Davide Schachter is a professional jazz guitarist and educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Music and Music Education, classical conservatory training, and extensive jazz performance experience in Europe and the United States.

I’m Séamus Óg, an Irish musician from Carrickfergus, specializing in guitar and bouzouki and a unique instrument I play called the Cittern. Shaped by the rich traditions of Irish music, storytelling, and island life, my musical journey is inspired by the sounds and stories of my homeland, yet I’m always eager to explore new musical landscapes.

From as early as I can remember, I was aware of the magic and power of sound. Harmony, melody, and rhythm were constant companions growing up — whether I was syncing footsteps to imaginary beats on the sidewalk or singing harmonies to ’70s radio hits from the back seat of my parents’ AMC Gremlin, music was always there. I come from a long line of musicians.