guitar lessons

Matt Brenna

Matt Brenna
Matt has a degree in music from Alaska Pacific University and performs regularly with his band, Big Fat Buddha. He teaches beginning to advanced guitar, bass and banjo.

Sarah Cruz

Sarah Cruz

The only licensed pilot on our staff, Sarah has a degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle University, where she also studied music.

Joseph Bourgeois

Joseph Bourgeois

Joseph earned a degree in music from UAA, studying classical guitar, piano and composition. He’s stood on most all the local stages, but focuses his creativity now on recording and film scoring.

Tovi Newman

Tovi Newman

Tovi has a degree in music education from UAA and training in the Suzuki guitar method. He plays locally with The Standard Deviations, a jazz combo, and Acai, a Brazilian music ensemble.

Roger David

Roger David

Roger is pursuing a degree in music education from UAA, where he plays in the University Sinfonia. He’s also a football coach for (state champions!) West High School.

David McCormick

david

David, the owner of Hillside Music, fell in love with the guitar as a child and has yet to outgrow it. He has taught all rock, blues and folk styles for 16 years.

For more information or to schedule lessons, contact us at 868-8869 or hillside.music@me.com