Dennis Carrera is a guitarist and vocalist who has been playing professionally for over 40 years.
He was educated at Berkeley College of Music in Boston Massachusetts in their Music Education Program.
Dennis has been teaching guitar for over 30 years with experience teaching children, teens, and adults as well as group ensembles.
Dennis also has a vast knowledge of music theory which he incorporates into each individual lesson.
Dennis's philosophy of teaching is to instruct, but also listen to his students. He seeks to know what each student's individual goals are, what motivates them musically and strives to meet each student's goals using these methods. He loves several styles of music and tries to instill this passion in his students. He feels this makes for a more rounded student.
Dennis was a touring musician with a show band that traveled the country. He also has been in duo's, wedding and rock bands. This gave him an opportunity to be exposed to many other musicians and styles of music which has contributed to his music knowledge.
Dennis has also provided music theory to children and adults with disabilities.