Joel J.
Beaverton, OR, 97005
Subjects Taught Guitar
About Me
Joel J. took his first guitar lesson in September 1980. A lifelong student and teacher of guitar and improvisation, Joel began playing in bands at age 14. Seeking a higher awareness of guitar, he left school at U-Michigan to study at Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA. While there, he received a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, where in 1997 he received his B.M.S. in Professional Music with a concentration in Private Instruction and Studio Arranging. No stranger to the industry, Joel has recorded 3 CD's with rock bands Michigan and Color Phobos as primary composer and lead guitarist. Joel is former owner of The Great Hall Restaurant and Music Room where raw live performances occurred every night. Embark upon a discovery of music born in the fires of your own passion as Joel will lead you through a course of study based entirely upon your goals and desires for your relationship with the guitar. with a vivd memory of studying guitar as an eight year...
Student Feedback
Heidi F, Heidi F's Review
Joel is great and makes it very easy to understand what to do. He gives me encouragement which i like and motivates me to keep going. I am definitely going to take more lessons with Joel (-:
— March 22, 2012





