Our Instructors

David Brandon

David Brandon has given guitar lessons in Lubbock since 1980, and his studio regularly handles hundreds of private students each week. He is a concert guitarist, EMI recording artist, internationally published author, and is on faculty as guitar professor at Texas Tech University. As owner of Brandon Guitar Studio, David's goal is to provide the finest guitar instruction in the West Texas area, helping students to reach their fullest potential and experience the lifetime rewards of playing this great instrument.

A student of the legendary Andrés Segovia (University of Southern California), David has appeared in concert throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The Los Angeles Times called him "an outstanding technician whose precise control of details is stunning to experience." He toured extensively with America's preeminent classical guitarist Christopher Parkening for 15 years, culminating in the EMI recordings Virtuoso Duets and The Great Recordings. Guitar Player Magazine wrote, "The music sparkles with virtuosity, precision, and musicality." David also appears with Julie Andrews on her Hallmark Christmas album and has been featured in concert with Nashville guitarist Chet Atkins and jazz artist Dave Brubeck. The Washington Post described his music as "flawless" and "dazzling," and he was hailed as "technically brilliant" by the St. Louis Dispatch and "excellent" by the Boston Globe.

David began playing guitar at the age of eight. At thirteen, he attended master classes under Michael Lorimer. After a year of study and performances in Spain and England, David returned to the United States to study with Christopher Parkening at Montana State University. Parkening wrote of his protégé, "David Brandon is an exceptionally gifted musician and a brilliant guitar virtuoso." While studying classical guitar, David always maintained a love of popular music and performed 70 shows on electric guitar during his senior year of high school.

David is the co-author of internationally acclaimed The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method. He has conducted lectures and master classes at colleges across the nation and has been the NFMC guitar advisor and a judge for MTNA. David's latest recording, Legacy, is the definitive collection of his 25-year span of compositions and is available on iTunes or through this website.

David enjoys spending time with his wife and family, gardening, travel, and chess. He has a deep commitment to the Christian faith and loves to share his music through teaching, performing, publishing, and recording.

Former Students of Brandon Guitar Studio

While thousands of students from all walks of life have taken lessons at Brandon Guitar Studio, a few have gone on to pursue careers in music. These include Grammy award-winning Petra guitarist Pete Orta, Joe Satriani's rhythm guitarist Galen Henson, Sparrow recording artist Josh Wilson, Enrique Iglesias' bassist Brett Bass, and record producer Scott Faris.

Associate Instructors

Sean Frankhouser

Sean Frankhouser has taught guitar and bass at Brandon Guitar Studio since 1997 and is a first-call bassist in Lubbock. A Fender, GHS, and Amptweaker endorsement artist, Sean tours regularly throughout the United States and Europe with legendary Texas blues/rock guitarist Bugs Henderson. He has been a bass instructor for South Plain College and studied classical guitar and jazz bass at Texas Tech University. Sean appears locally at many venues, including Sunday mornings at Overton Park Fellowship. He is an avid reader, a sailing enthusiast, and a devoted musician, enthusiastically sharing his talents with students and audiences alike.

Brett Brock

Brett Brock began taking lessons from David Brandon at the age of thirteen and has been teaching at Brandon Guitar Studio for over eight years. He is the staff guitarist at Trinity Church and is co-owner and operator of Filament Productions, specializing in audio recording, engineering, and production. Brett earned a Bachelor's of Business in Computer Information Systems from Lubbock Christian University and is currently pursuing sound technology and recording certifications at South Plains College. His passion for all styles of music has cultivated in him a desire to help students realize their potential and to discover a love for playing music.

Drew Brandon

Drew Brandon has been teaching at Brandon Guitar Studio since he was fifteen. He has attended master classes and workshops by Christopher Parkening, Eric Johnson, Trace Bundy, Johnny Hiland, and Gary Hoey. Drew has been on faculty as guitar instructor at Trinity High School and was a Southcrest University Ministry music leader. A graduate of Lubbock Christian University with a B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics, he is pursuing his master's degree in physical chemistry at Texas Tech University. Drew is married to the love of his life, Courtney. His upbeat teaching approach instills in his students solid knowledge and a true love of all guitar styles.

Jared Brandon

Jared Brandon started playing guitar at the age of four and has taught at Brandon Guitar Studio since 2007. He has attended master classes and workshops by Christopher Parkening, Eric Johnson, Trace Bundy, Johnny Hiland, and Gary Hoey. Jared has appeared in concert at the Cactus Theater with his dad and older brother and has participated in the music ministries of Trinity High School, Melonie Park Church, and Southcrest Baptist Church. Many of his performances may be seen on YouTube. Jared is pursuing a Business Degree at Lubbock Christian University. He enjoys bringing out the best in his students through creativity, humor, and innovation.

Jake Farr

Jake Farr began taking guitar lessons at Brandon Guitar Studio with Josh Wilson when he was eleven. He now studies under David Brandon at Texas Tech University and anticipates his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with Teacher Certification in the Spring of 2012. Jake has performed in master classes with the royal family of guitar, Los Romeros, and has taken private lessons with Pepe Romero. He has taught guitar classes at Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts and has given private lessons since 2006. Jake is passionate about writing, performing, and teaching music. He inspires students to develop this same love with his optimistic and personalized teaching style.