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Kris King is a classically trained guitarist with a background in various playing styles. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance from Texas State University. Kris has been performing for 20+ years and teaching private lessons for 10+ years. In that time, he has led several musical projects playing original music as well as classics from many genres. Kris teaches students ranging from absolute beginner to advanced and everything in between. His teaching centers around proper technique, fretboard knowledge, and tone production, while emphasizing flexibility on the instrument and preparing students for any musical or performance situation that they may encounter.
Guitar Center Arvada8601 Sheridan Blvd Suite GArvada, CO
At age 12 he began taking piano lessons with a local teacher and in the same year joined the percussion section of his middle school band. During high school John was section leader of his drumline's PIT, leading over 25 fellow students to success in marching and concert season competitions. Somehow, he still found the time to work a fulltime job, too. When he was 17, John reached his goal of joining the award-winning snare line just before devoting his main focus away from piano and percussion to the guitar. During his education at Austin College in Sherman, TX, he studied all aspects of music, primary school education, and focused on classical guitar.
After completing his degree John moved to Austin where he held a 7-year position playing lead guitar and back up vocals for a local hard rock group and released a few albums. He also married to his long-time friend before moving to Colorado in 2017 along with their two cats. Once he was familiar with his new surroundings, he began frequenting open mics and jams in the Boulder/Jefferson County area and made many new friends along the way.
The arrival of COVID-19 in the Front Range provided him, like many others, with a lot of time to reflect on the bigger picture and his place within the music community. Working on several collaborations and projects during quarantine reawakened his urge to teach. When asked how come he had waited so long to finally share his knowledge John equates it to being similar to an ignored phone ringing in the corner. "The phone was always there, ringing, even as a youth, and I just never picked up the call." First it began with teaching a close family member, and then a young student from the community, and now John has several students on multiple instruments.
He says there is nothing in his life that has provided him with the satisfaction and sense of duty that teaching music provides. "It's like the whole time you think the teacher is the educator when in fact it's the student educating the teacher most days."
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I'm a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, audio engineer, teacher, and performer, with my central life passion being music. Since beginning my musical journey in the fourth grade, I have gone all in and devoted myself to honing my craft through writing, performing, and eventually going to University of Colorado Denver to study performance and audio engineering. I love folk music, blues, rock, jazz, and jam bands, and really any artist who puts everything they have into their performance. Since graduating my focus is to put my best foot forward musically and spread my recordings and performances as far as possible. Additionally, I want to help the next generation fall in love with music, and nurture their passions like the amazing teachers that got me where I am today.
Guitar Center Arvada8601 Sheridan Blvd Suite GArvada, CO
Nate has 25+ years experience playing music. He is also a DJ at 95ROCK in Grand Junction, CO. Nate has played in Blues, Metal and Country bands. He is very well versed in how those genres have a familiar thread that ties them together. He has gained a lot of experience getting to interview musicians and has developed a great understanding of how musical theories are used.
Guitar Center Arvada8601 Sheridan Blvd Suite GArvada, CO
A musician who is able to blend seamlessly into any musical environment he finds himself in. He exudes fun energy & always supports his students in their endeavors. As a graduate of Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, he brings a wealth of practical theory that students can apply to any genre they want to play! As a professional multi-instrumentalist, he is able to teach just about any instrument you want to learn...although this naturally makes him one of our most requested instructors at our location. If you want a spot with Isaiah, don't delay! Our lesson slots are first-come first-serve, so sign up for lessons today to ensure you can study with this fantastic instructor.
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Mitch has been with Guitar Center since March of 2025. Despite his short time with us, he has had lots of students praise his style of teaching. He's worked with various bands professionally since college and has a broad range of musical styles and genres he's familiar with. Mitch also has a Bachelor of Science and Economics from State University of New York. He has a passion for math, percussion, and learning. He's really great at breaking it down and making it easy to understand. Great candidate if you're a beginning or intermediate drummer!
Guitar Center Arvada8601 Sheridan Blvd Suite GArvada, CO
Curtis has been with Guitar Center since 2025, but he has been a student of Kris King's since 2019! Since then, he has become a pretty awesome Guitarist, but he has also pursued the music production and technology side of things in his education. He has gone to school for music and audio production, live sound and event production, and recording arts technologies. Curtis grew up to be an Eagle Scout as well. He would help teach the new younger members activities and skills for badges and other participation/completion awards.
Discover the joy of music with personalized lessons from experienced instructors at Guitar Center. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, we offer lessons for all ages and skill levels in guitar, bass, drums, piano, and more. Our Arvada, Colorado network of professional musicians is ready to help you achieve your musical goals. Start your musical journey today and find your perfect instructor at Guitar Center!
