Find An Instructor By

Dan Noronha
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$140
(4) 60 Min:
$270
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Dan Noronha completed his music degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2007 concentrating in piano, composition, and arranging, studying with Paul Merrill, Arlene Kies, and Chad Bowles. He has composed and produced orchestral scores and is an experienced video editor. He is also an active songwriter and enjoys writing for different styles and forums. As a teacher, Dan loves adapting, rewriting, and arranging music to make students feel more successful while learning. He is excited to work with the students at GC Portsmouth!
Tim Scott
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$140
(4) 60 Min:
$270
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Tim Scott is a Seacoast-based guitarist and teacher who studied at the University of New Hampshire. He has competed in local and national classical guitar competitions, and has had the privilege to play with the UNH Symphony Orchestra, Opera Maine, and other local ensembles. He has played lead and rhythm guitar with bands around the area. Tim is also a passionate songwriter and singer. He’s excited to help students learn about the seemingly endless ways to enjoy making music!
Chris Taylor
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$140
(4) 60 Min:
$270
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Chris Taylor began his musical journey taking lessons and working at DiCenso’s Drum Shop in Weymouth, MA, learning the basics of rock, reggae, latin, and pop through the owner’s “A Practical Workbook for the Modern Drummer”. He then went on to further study the kit at South Shore Conservatory of Music where he also studied concert percussion, pitched mallet instruments, world drumming, and more with Ed Sorrentino. Chris has performed across New England at a variety of shows with different bands. After a hiatus from drumming to raise a family, Chris has returned to playing and is excited to share his joy and experience with the students at GC Portsmouth!
John Ventura
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$140
(4) 60 Min:
$270
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
John Ventura is a life-long lover of music, having played the guitar for over 30 years. From his childhood in Plaistow, NH, he began learning Van Halen and Metallica on electric, and later found a love for acoustic through his love of Andy McKee. John served in law enforcement and as a lawyer for 20 years, and after retiring, has been teaching workshops to police and public defenders across New England. Combining his early love of music and his later love of teaching, John is excited to work with the students at Guitar Center Portsmouth, and learn even more music to enjoy through working with the students.
Dash Paris
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Dash Paris is a guitarist, bassist, and drummer who studied at Berklee College of Music. He has worked as a music teacher in private lessons for kids and adults, as well as at summer camps. Dash’s parents introduced him to a wide range of musical influences, including Neil Young and Miles Davis, and he continues to love music both old and new and enjoys discovering more music through working with students. Dash is excited to share his learning and experiences with the students at GC Portsmouth!!
Jake Heisey
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Jake Heisey is a guitarist and bassist with a passion for keeping the sounds and styles of last-century's music alive in a modern setting. Since early elementary school, he has been influenced by bands such as The Beatles, Queen, The Grateful Dead, Boston, Wings, Phish, and more. When not playing guitar or bass, he plays drums, keys, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, or double bass. Since performing for the first time in fourth grade, he's gone on to appear at The Music Hall, The Colonial Theatre, Nova Arts, loads of theatre pit orchestras, and in many different rock, blues, folk/bluegrass, jazz, and classical groups. Jake is looking forward to sharing his passion with others here at GC Portsmouth.
Will Jenkins
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Portsmouth 1600 Woodbury Ave. Portsmouth, NH
Will is a rhythm enthusiast who especially loves the collaborative aspect of making music. He began learning to play the drums while attending the University of New Hampshire and was instantly enamored with the fun, the challenge, and the progress that comes from patience and practice! Will is eager to pass along his knowledge to the distinguished students of Guitar Center of Portsmouth! Will's favorite styles of music, to name a few, are: Rock, Funk, Blues, Metal, Gospel, Country, and R&B.