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, and has been a sought after motivational speaker for community events, radio, and television
  • Published Author, Barclay Bryan, Wash DC.
  • Recorded Books LLC. "Guitar Lessons That Work with Nick Garrett" DVD Available
  • Toured and had a hit song with his band NGB
  • Works with beginner, intermediate, advanced guitar and bass students.  children and adults, novice and serious professional musicians 
  • Garrett also writes for local newspapers, has served and continues to serve on various boards and commissions.
  • Click here to sample "guitar lessons that work" www.garrettbooksandmusic.com
  • Go here to do a short video lesson with Nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i5qUfBtNjk 

 

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

 

 

 





 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
  • Go here to do a short video lesson with Scott. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2097320949060


     Ben Branch

     Guitar, Electric and Upright Bass

  • Teaching privately for 8 years
  • Well versed in a variety of styles: pop, rock, dance, oldies, and heavy metal
  • Graduate of St. Mary's College
  • Principle guitar teacher at The Calverton School.



     Alex Bizzaro

     Guitar, Jazz Specialist
  • Bachelor of Music, Rowan University 
  • Specializes in Jazz Style performance
  • Participated and composed music with the Rowan Lab Band under the direction of Denis Diblasio. 
  • Principal Guitarist for the Rowan Jazz Band led by George Rabbai. 
  • Member of the Rowan University Guitar Quartet. 
  • Guitarist for the Rowan University Pep Band directed by Dr. John Pastin.