Guitar and Bass

Nick Garrett

Guitar, Electric Bass

  • Opened the Garrett Music Academy in April of 2004
  • Has been teaching privately and lecturing since 1998
  • Author of "Nick Garrett's Guitar Method"
  • Recorded Books filmed and distributed Garrett's 4 DVD set "Guitar lessons that work"
  • Toured and had a hit song with his band NGB
  • Has written over 60 songs including four full length EP's, one produced by Nashville Producer Tom Dahrens.
  • Click here to sample "guitar lessons that work" www.garrettbooksandmusic.com

 

Anthony Malatesta

Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Eastern String Instruments, specialist in World Music

  • Earned his undergraduate degree from the Berklee College of Music
  • Earned his Masters Degree from The University of London
  • Is a member of the Maryland Music Educators Association
  • Has been teaching at the Garrett Music Academy since 2005

 

 

 


Nate Jensen

Guitar, beginning Electric Bass

  • Has been teaching since 2004 at the Garrett Music Academy
  • Award winning "Making the Band Camp" producer
  • Member of the Maryland Music Educator's Association
  • Punk and rock bass, pick as primary technique
  • First graduate of the Garrett Music Academy's internship program

 

 

 


Jimmy McFarlane

Guitar, beginning Bass, and Theory

  • Graduate of Berklee College of Music
  • Degree in Music Business and Management
  • Teaches Guitar, Bass and Theory
  • Proficient in guitar, bass, and drums; ability to play keyboard, trumpet and baritone horn
  • Music interests include jazz, blues, rock, funk, folk and bluegrass

 


Marty Englert

Guitar, Jazz Specialist

  • Studied music at The American University
  • Is a member of The Maryland Music Educators Association
  • Has been teaching privately since 1987
  • Has been performing professionally since the 1960’s
  • Has been at The Garrett Music Academy since 2004

 

Scott Shirley

Guitar, Rock and Blues Specialist

  • Was the Director of Product Scheduling for PRS Guitars for 20 years
  • Has an Associates of Arts degree in Music from Prince George’s Community College
  • Teaches guitar – all genres: excellent with rock and blues