Brett Boyd

Certified Private Instructor

Brett Boyd is an accomplished musician and a devoted teacher with a true passion for the guitar. His students have the benefit of his years of professional experience in music with extensive credits as a guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Brett has collaborated with a wide range of artists including members of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden and is recognized on more than 30 major and independent CD releases. His band The Beautiful Losers have released three CD’s, and their music is heard on MTV programs like True Life and Two-A-Days, and has been featured on TV commercials for the likes of Toyota and Disney. While living in Tokyo, Japan, Brett worked for both Virgin Music Japan and EMI Music Publishing as an international liaison in Creative and Business Services adding to his knowledge of the music industry. Brett has performed extensively in Japan, Europe, and Canada, and currently enjoys a busy schedule of live shows in the San Francisco Bay Area. Brett has a Bachelor of Arts degree, has studied at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, California, and has deepened his knowledge of guitar craft and technique with many world-class guitarists and instructors including Paul Gilbert, Michael Schenker, and Peppino D’Agostino.

TEACHING STYLE

Brett Boyd offers fun and stimulating music lessons for kids and adults and to all levels of interest and ability. Whether you’re just starting out on acoustic guitar, electric guitar or electric bass, or have been at it for years and want to explore new styles and techniques, Guitar School Rocks is the best choice in the North Bay for professional, personalized guitar instruction. At Guitar School Rocks, your musical taste is the doorway to learning or enhancing your craft and understanding of music theory and song structure. With an emphasis on the work of rock icons like The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Green Day, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jack Johnson, The Ventures, The Police, Metallica, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, and Bob Dylan, Guitar School Rocks also provides instruction in all popular musical styles, including classical, blues, jazz, folk, and more.

Professional Affiliations

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