Ace Guitar and Vocal Music Studio

Your Place For Quality Guitar, Voice, Bass, Piano/Synth, and Drum Lessons in St. Petersburg, Fl.

🎶 Learn. Play. Grow.

Expert instruction with a personalized touch.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your musicianship to the next level,
you’ll find a place to grow, express yourself, and enjoy the journey.

joe performing on stage at the State Theater, St. Petersburg, Fl.

🎸 Guitar Lessons:

Lessons...

What do you want to do with your guitar?
Lessons are tailored to your personal goals…
whether that’s strumming along to your favorite songs,
learning fingerstyle technique, or diving into improvisation and lead guitar.

 

For beginners, we focus on:

  • Proper tuning and technique
  • Foundational music skills
  • Learning chords, melodies, and rhythm

Most new students want to sing and play at the same time—and I’ve got you covered…

there’s no extra charge to combine guitar and voice lessons.
Of course, you’re always welcome to focus solely on guitar or voice.

 

Intermediate & advanced players can explore:

  • Soloing and improvisation
  • Scales, modes, and fretboard fluency
  • Building a “melodic vocabulary” (your personal bag of tricks)

Whether you want to play for fun, for performance, or for professional gigs,
I’ll help you grow into a confident, capable guitarist.


🎸🎙️ Specialized Guitar Programs

 

🔹 Blues Guitar

As the frontman and leader of  The Paradise Blues Band, I played blues, soul, and rockabilly throughout the Tampa Bay scene in the ’90s—clubs, festivals, and historic venues like the St. Petersburg Bayfront Arena and First Night at Williams Park. Learn to play classic blues licks, understand the feel behind the form, and bring authority and authentic energy to your playing.

🔹 Jazz Guitar

Dive into solo jazz guitar—exploring improvisation, chord melody, and arranging standards by greats like Wes Montgomery and Miles Davis. We’ll focus on making the music your own while developing technique and creativity.

🔹 Classical Guitar

Study timeless works by Sor, Carcassi, Segovia, and more. You’ll learn technique, tone, and musical interpretation that make classical guitar a uniquely expressive style. If you’re interested in playing professionally, I can also guide you toward the best repertoire for weddings, upscale venues, and formal events.

🔹 Bass Guitar

From Motown to rock, soul to pop, bass players will learn to groove with confidence. You’ll study iconic players like James Jamerson, Donald “Duck” Dunn, and Paul McCartney while building reading skills and mastering the art of locking in with rhythm.