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Austin Guitar School

Alt Country & Country Rock Instructors

Ted Hall »

Westark Community College/University of Arkansas; 40 years teaching experience. Guitar/Music Director.

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.

Paul  Finley »

I want to make songs for everybody, not just guitar players. As a graduate and former faculty member of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, my educational background is extensive. I've studied privately and taken master classes with Michael Hedges, ben Verdery and Fareed Haque.

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.

Kim Perlak »

Kim Perlak is a classical guitarist whose versatile and inclusive approach to both traditional and new music for the instrument has made her a sought-after performer, collaborator, educator, and academic lecturer in the field of American music.

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.

Paul Lidel »

Voted "Austin's Best Guitarist" (Edge Magazine Readers Poll 2003), over 25 years teaching experience, Author of the "Pro Guitarist's Handbook", Guitarist of Dangerous Toys. Teaches classic rock, hard rock, metal, alternative, blues, folk, country, fingerstyle and classical. Teaches levels beginner to advanced.