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Hello! My name is Jonny Java Mantra and I was born in the Bronx, NYC. I have been playing guitar for 30 years (since the age of 6.) I am a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and La Guardia HS of Music, Art, and Performing Arts in NYC. I have traveled and toured the world performing for over 15 years and I currently play guitar for the US Army Band in Colorado Springs.

From the time I wake up in the morning to the time I go to bed at night, I'm constantly passionate about music. Whether that's music I create on my own or getting the opportunity to help others learn a song they love for the first time, I love all of it!

I am a guitarist and drummer of 10 years, primarily focused in progressive rock and metal, and also versed in blues, jazz, and pop. I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho, where I taught guitar and drums at the Boise Rock School for approximately 3 years.

I am a musician, teacher, and producer from Tampa, Florida. Coming from a musical family, I took up trumpet at 10 years old playing in the school band. In the following years, I started teaching myself guitar. Being left-handed, my first experiences with the instrument were spent picking up my dad’s guitar and playing upside-down.

I’m a guitarist, composer, and instructor from Mumbai, India specializing in progressive rock, math rock, fusion, and modern guitar techniques. I completed the Pro Performance Program in Western Jazz at The True School of Music, Mumbai, where I studied contemporary music theory, improvisation, ensemble performance, ear training, and advanced guitar techniques.

Hailing from vibrant Bangkok and now based in Boston, I’m a guitarist, singer-songwriter, touring artist, and music educator passionate about connecting people through music. Honored with the Season Awards (Thailand’s equivalent of the Grammys) and recognized as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, I’ve performed extensively across the U.S. and Asia.

For Christopher, it all started out with a plastic toy guitar and turned into the ultimate dream job. He was born into a musical family and it felt natural to become a full-time musician/music educator. Christopher began his professional journey at 13 playing covers in a local rock band.

Hello! My name is Zahid, and I’m excited to share my passion for music with you. With a robust foundation built over 25 years of teaching and performing, I specialize in guitar and composition. I hold a teaching certificate from Alliance Française, where I honed my pedagogical skills and developed an appreciation for diverse musical traditions.

Mark, an award wining film composer and experienced instructor of composition, orchestration, guitar, piano, and ukulele, tailors fun, personalized lessons for students aged 5 to 90, including those with special needs. His students, who often study with him for 3–4 years, pursue music as a career, hobby, or therapy.

Hey everyone! My name is Walt and I'm a guitar and bass instructor whose biggest passion is playing and teaching music to people who are passionate about it too! I graduated from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Science in Music but more importantly, I've gained tons of experience over the years by playing live, teaching and writing music.