Rene Christopher Lopez
Guitar, Beginning Bass, Mandolin and Ukulele

Rene is a professional guitarist who has been teaching students of all ages since 1988. With an educational background that includes certification from Musicians Institute (GIT) and a B.M. in Performance (Commercial Music) from Cal State Los Angeles (December 2014), Rene uses his educational experience along with his professional experience to round out his approach to teaching guitar.

Learning the basics to get a student up and playing in a short amount of time is then supplemented with theory, fretboard harmony, sight reading, and ear training to allow the student to become not just a well-rounded guitarist, but also a well-rounded musician.

In finishing his Master's degree, Rene is proficient in modern technologies such as Pro Tools, Logic, and Finale. If a student has questions regarding these modern tools of a working musician, they can be answered and thereby help the student even further down the education road. For novice students, Rene can help them use the modern technology found in GarageBand.

Along with teaching, Rene also maintains a professional life playing in varied musical situations that include Top 40 (L.A. Lyon), big band jazz, jazz/rock fusion, pit orchestras, casuals, and studio sessions. With L.A. Lyon (www.lalyon.com), Rene spends most of his time playing in lounges, casinos, and bars throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Arizona, and Nevada.

As a member of various pit orchestras, Rene has played in over 50 musicals with 3D Theatrical, Musical Theatre West, Fullerton Civic Light Opera, International City Theatre, and local colleges such as Saddleback and Golden West. In addition, Rene has also been involved with local high schools playing