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Austin Guitar School

Bluegrass Instructors

Matt Smith »

Matt is a self-taught singer-songwriter and guitarist who plays a bunch of crazy stringed instruments in just about any style and a simple, friendly way of sharing his knowledge with others.

OJ Laier »

O.J. Laier is known for his distinctive fingerpicking style and sound; his influences include Leo Kottke, John Michael Talbot, Norman Blake, Steve Stills, Norman Liota, Doc Watson, and Merle Travis.

OJ Laier »

O.J. is known for his distinctive fingerpicking style and sound; his influences include Leo Kottke, John Michael Talbot, Norman Blake, Steve Stills, Norman Liota, Doc Watson, and Merle Travis.

Jesse Ellis »

Jesse is originally from Tupelo, Mississippi and has been playing guitar since the age of 14.

Chuck Pinnell »

From the main stage of the Kerrville Folk Festival to the governor's mansion; at Symphony Square or over the airwaves at K.U.T., Chuck Pinnell has performed on the classical guitar & won acclaim.

Rob Roeder »

Rob graduated from Musician's Institute, (BIT), in 1986, moved to Austin, and has been there playing and teaching bass ever since.

OJ Laier »

Banjo

Chuck Pinnell »

From the main stage of the Kerrville Folk Festival to the governor's mansion; at Symphony Square or over the airwaves at K.U.T., Chuck Pinnell has performed on the classical guitar & won acclaim.

Ernie Durawa »

Ernie Durawa is known for the high quality of his performances on stage and in the studio. He has played on two Grammy Award-winning records, performed at major avenues throughout the US, and toured often in Europe while maintaining a highly productive career in Austin’s live and studio music scenes.