Joe Hertz, originally from Chicago Illinois, earned his Bachelor's degree in Classical Guitar performance under the American virtuoso Christopher Parkening from Pepperdine University. During his classical guitar studies, he was frequently called upon to perform other genres such as jazz, rock, and worship due to his professional technique and extensive music theory knowledge. Experience in musical productions (Grease, Rent, Ragtime, Curtains) also widened his knowledge of more contemporary and modern sounds. He strives to help his students develop strong technical skills so as to give them the tools to express themselves, as well as to assist in their personal growth and confidence while finding their unique sound.