Bruce Forman
“Bruce Forman is one of the great lights of our age.”– Barney Kessel, Jazz Times “Bruce Forman is a wonderful guitarist; extremely versatile and very musical…a first-rate accompanist and soloist.”– Kenny Burrell A hectic touring schedule; seventeen recordings as a leader; countless sideman recording dates–including a featured role on one of jazz great Ray Brown’s last… Continue reading Bruce Forman
Alum Dino Meneghin Talks Scoring Teen Wolf
Dino Meneghin, a Studio/Jazz Guitar alum who toured with Michael Buble, was interviewed recently about scoring the hit show Teen Wolf. His music has included everything from junkyard percussion to howling dogs. learn more
Nick Stoubis on LA Talk Radio
Studio/Jazz Guitar faculty Nick Stoubis was recently interviewed on the “Flo Guitar Enthusiasts Show” to talk about curriculum, courses, and how the changing music industry has affected music education. learn more
Dino Meneghin Interviewed by MTV
Studio/jazz guitar alumnus Dino Meneghin addressed how he became the composer for the show, Teen Wolf, and what to expect from its upcoming season. Read the article.
Richard Smith
Richard Smith has a plethora of solo recordings that have established him as a veteran of the contemporary music world — with critical success on every one of his releases. His albums have garnished praise such as “Best Contemporary Jazz Guitar Album” (Tune Up Magazine), a nomination for “Record of the Year” (Ad Lib Magazine),… Continue reading Richard Smith
Tim Kobza
Tim Kobza is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, recording artist and music producer who divides his time between composing, producing, performing and teaching. His style ranges from rock, jazz, blues and R&B to electronic sound design. His music can be heard on TV, film and popular records ranging in style from hip hop to jazz. Originally… Continue reading Tim Kobza
Richard Smith Delivers Paper and Performance in London
This past summer, studio/jazz guitar faculty Richard Smith delivered a paper and performance at an International Conference on the Philosophy and Sociology of Popular Music Education, at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London. The paper covered the importance of collaboration in contemporary music. Read the article.
Steve Trovato Featured in The Burbank Leader
The Burbank Leader highlights Steve Trovato and his weekly performances at the jazz bar, Lucy’s 51. Read the article.
Nick Stoubis
Nick Stoubis has distinguished himself as a world-class guitarist with an active career as a performer, composer, session-player, transcriber, author and educator. As an educator at USC since 1997, he has always been in high demand and popular as a professor with students throughout the university. He has coauthored four books in collaboration with other… Continue reading Nick Stoubis
Adam del Monte
Acknowledged worldwide as a rare talent in flamenco and classical guitar genres, Adam del Monte transcends labeling and convention as a performer and composer in both genres. He incorporates a wide array of musical styles in his compositions for a unique sound and language of flamenco that is steeped in tradition and also progressive in… Continue reading Adam del Monte