Dave Lynch - Owner, Instructor, Master Craftsman  - Honing his skills over 37 years in guitar performance and music composition, and with over 34 years in guitar repair, construction and modification, Dave has come to be known as the "Guitar Guru of Sacramento".  Having attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Boston, and a two time recipient of the Sacramento Sammie^® Award in the "Best Jazz Musician" category, Dave has spent over 40 years mastering the art of the guitar.  He frequently performs with his band The Dave Lynch Group in the Sacramento area and has released two CD's.  His third CD is in production.

Nokes Kelley -  Holds a Baccalaureate Degree in Music from Berklee College of Music, Boston.  He has played professionally with numerous bands in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and the Sacramento area.  Nokes has studied guitar with both Dave and Doug as well as Henry Robinette and Steve Homan.  "I can teach you to read and write your own music from beginning to advanced."

Greg Williams  -  Has over 16 years experience teaching privately in the Sacramento area, holds a Masters Degree in Classic Guitar and Composition and is a faculty member at California State University, Sacramento.  Greg has performed with a wide variety of bands including his current endeavor, currently heard on NPR and Capitol Public Radio, The Mind Club was awarded a Sammie^® in the Best Jazz Band category for 2003.  He is a founder and board member of the Sacramento Guitar Society, and composed/produced the 2002/2003 Sacramento Kings theme music for TV and Radio.  
"I strive to give my students not only a strong foundation in technique and theory, but to help them have fun playing the guitar and give them an appreciation of the rich heritage of guitar music of all styles."

Ken Billeci - received his formal music training through American River and Sacramento State Colleges, the latter under Professor Richard Savino.  Ken continued his jazz training under Henry Robinette, Dave Lynch, and Joel Peloquin in Sacramento.  He has taught and played professionally in Sacramento for over 20 years, including a 10 year stint in the horn band On Air, for which he transcribed and arranged numerous charts.  Ken accepts students of all playing levels and takes pride in providing a solid musical foundation for everyone who studies with him.  Check out his bands' website at http://funkybrainmusic.com/

Joe Lev - Bass Instructor, has been a fixture on the live music scene in Northern California for more than 30 years.  He has first hand knowledge of many musical styles and aspects of the music business.  He is also an active freelancer on stage and in the studio.  Joe believes that a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of music is essential, but also tailors the course of study to the individual students abilities and goals.  He has been teaching for 9 years, 4 of them at Guitar Workshop.  Check out his new web site at http://www.joelev.net

Melissa Collard - Guitarist and vocalist with a wide variety of experience and repertoire.  She's performed with respected musicians in the Northern California area for the last 20 years.   She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University of California Davis and is a graduate of the California State University Sacramento, Graduate Studies Education/Credential Program, through Laney Jr. College; Oakland Jazz Studies Program; and Sacramento City College Music Studies Program.  She has performed with such artists as the Nelson Riddle Orchestra; Rex Allen's Swing Express and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.  Melissa has also performed at such venues as the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee; Stockton Jazz on the Waterfront Festival and Music in the Mountains just to name a few.  Melissa was just recently awarded the "Will Rogers Award" for "Best Female Western Swing Artist" by the Academy of Western Artists.  You can see the full list of winners here!  She specializes in guitar instruction for the very young. 

Tyson Graf - A Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, Tyson has been performing since the age of 15. This has included solo performances for private parties.  He participated in the Jazz Studies program at American River College-Sacramento, conducted by renowned local musician and educator Joe Gilman. 
Since the age of 17, Tyson has been involved with several Sacramento bands performing numerous concerts throughout the region, including a performance Dave Liebman.  Tyson has undertaken extensive studies with Mick Goodrick, Wayne Krantz and Hal Crook.  He is fluent in Jazz, Classical and Rock composition.  He is also well versed in both Jazz and Rock improvisation.  Tyson's new album is called "Modifyde - Say No More" and is available now at Guitar Workshop!

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Alex Zenak - A graduate of the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Alex has an solid background in woodworking and guitar repair and has been apprenticing at Guitar Workshop for almost two years. 

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