Josh L. is currently the worship and youth pastor for Powerhouse Ministries in Folsom. He has belonged to numerous punk rock and metal bands throughout the years and has had the pleasure of touring with bands such as MXPX and Prescription. Josh is well versed in most popular styles including classical and blues. He has been teaching music in the Folsom community for the past 6 years.

I have been playing bass guitar for 20 years, guitar for 12 years and piano for about 5 years. I am an elementary school music teacher at Merryhill School. Have been teaching music professionally for 7 years. 5 years at Merryhill and 2 at Phoenix Elementary. I have a BA in Music with an option in Recording Arts from CSU Chico. I am very familiar with the songwriting and recording process also. Because of all my years teaching music to children, I have learned what works best and how to implement a productive lesson.

Accoustic and electric guitar, electric bass, mandolin, dobro, harmonica (harp), recording and live performance. Proficient in most styles.

Hi, my name is Ryan! Music has been my passion and joy for about ten years now. It is my goal to pass on the joy of music to all of my students.

A little bit about my teaching background...

-Private instructor (2006-2012)
-Guitar instructor at "Rock of Ages" band-camp (2006-2009)
-Guitar instructor underprivileged youth through Faithful Stewards Ministry (2010-2011)

A little bit about my performance background...

-My first band signs with Vesper Records (2008)
-Played venues such as Raley Field, the State Fair, and the Historic Crest Theater (2009-2012)
- Organized "Concert for Courage" a music festival benefiting local victims of sex trafficking (2011)
-Raised over $60,000 for different charities through music (2008-2012)
- My music has been featured in two motion pictures "the Geek Club" (2009) and "Researching Romance" (2011)

Through my experiences with music and the local music scene I can help you navigate the scene and begin your safe and rewarding...

My name is Sean W. and I've been a multi instrumentalist for 23 years! I've performed opera as a soprano, Rock, funk, punk, metal, and Jazz on guitar, bass, and drum-kit. I find being able to accompany my students on other instruments to be an indispensable tool.

I my elementary years I attended a music school. There I performed "classical styles" as a solo soprano and classical pianist. My experience included performing opera with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and smaller "gigs", like weddings and seasonal concerts. I still to this day value my classical training.

In 2005-2009 I attended Berklee College of Music as a Bass Principal, majoring in Contemporary Writing and production. My experience here was amazing! There I was able to use every skill I had ever earned as a musician and expand them all exponentially. Writing and recording music made me a more well balanced teacher. I am now able to help my students explore their creative side as while improving their...