Josh Mottley
About
Hello! My name is Josh Mottley, and I have over 40 years of experience as a professional musician and music educator. I’ve toured nationally, recorded 100+ albums, and taught private lessons on guitar, piano, bass, vocals, drums, and more. My teaching style blends patience, encouragement, and creativity — helping students of all ages discover the joy of music while building solid technical foundations. Whether you’re a beginner learning your first chords or an advanced player working on performance skills, I can guide you at your own pace in a fun, inspiring way."
Teaching Style
My style is all about each person. Everyone learns at a different rate and its all about you! We go fast or slow depending on your learning style. My goal is to get you playing music as fast as possible!
Credentials & Affiliations
Professional Summary
Seasoned musician, recording engineer, and educator with 35+ years of experience. Skilled in guitar, piano, bass, drums, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and vocals. Extensive background in studio production, live performance, and private lessons. Committed to inspiring students of all ages through creativity, technical skill, and a lifelong passion for music. Core Skills Multi-instrument instruction: Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Vocals Studio production: Recording, mixing, engineering, producing Live performance: Solo, duo, and band experience on national tours and local venues Music education: Private lessons, curriculum development, student mentorship
Professional Experience
1987 – 1994 | National Touring Artist – Nowhere Dreamer
1995 – 2000 | National Touring Artist – Buddha Stick
2000 – 2005 | Head of Recording Studio, Producer & Engineer – The Underground Studios, Phoenix, AZ Produced hundreds of bands; performed in a touring cover band. Provided private lessons in guitar, piano, bass, and vocals.
2005 – 2012 | Owner/Operator – Private Recording Studio, Prescott, AZ Ran studio operations and taught private lessons on multiple instruments and vocals.
2012 – 2018 | Private Music Instructor – Arizona Continued multi-instrument and vocal instruction.
2018 – 2025 | Music Instructor & Sales Associate – Majestic Music, Show Low, AZ Gave lessons, sold instruments, and performed as a solo artist and in duo Covered in Sun.
2025 – Present | Recording Studio – Springfield, OR Operating professional recording studio and providing private instruction.