Teachers
We have a fine staff of teachers on hand to meet any styles necessary.
Pat Pearson - Our busiest teacher also plays guitar in ‘Resination‘ and the ‘Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys‘. He specializes in Blues, Reggae, Rock and more. For music and video of some of Pat’s work, Click Here. Also, listen to Pat’s Wedding Duo, Pitch and Rhythm.
Forrestt Williams - Our busy Bass and Guitar instructor also works in the store and plays in several bands, including ‘The Damon Castillo band‘, ‘Crosby Loggins‘ and various jazz groups throughout the county. For additional video/audio of Forrestt’s work click here.
Jacob Odell - Jacob is a master of the Jazz idiom. Having graduated from Berklee college of music, he teaches guitar here and keeps very busy playing jazz all over the central coast. For videos of Jacobs work click here. www.JacobOdell.com
Aaron Wolfe - Aaron recieved his music degree from Berklee. He specializes in saxophone, flute, clarinet, composition and arranging, and also teaches beginning piano.
Darrell Voss - Educator/Performer Darrell Voss has taught applied percussion for Cuesta College since 2000. Practically a San Luis Obispo native, Darrell was raised in a musical family and played drums since the age of three. Visit his website for more information: www.DVossMusic.com
Larry Kim - Larry Kim studied music at Cal Poly and has been playing Saxophone and Piano for over 15 years. He performs nationally with the Damon Castillo band. For additional video/audio of Larry’s’s work click here.
Kellie Wenzel - Kellie is a premier up and coming female jazz vocalist . She has been performing since she was 12 years old and has sung regularly before large audiences in the Bay Area. Kellie performs locally with her band ‘Newjaz‘. She teaches Piano as well as Vocals.
Dan Keller - Local artist since 1990. Dan performs with the ‘Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys’ on mandolin. He teaches Mandolin and Guitar for us.
For additional video/audio of Dan’s work click here.
Gary Drysdale - Gary is a premier local Jazz Guitarist. He’s been teaching for over 30 years and is adept at many styles. He can be seen performing with a variety of local Jazz groups.
Jeff Bedrosian - Jeff is an accomplished musician at fingerstyle and rock who’s been playing for over 30 years. He is great at teaching Guitar and Piano.











