We currently have five instructors teaching Electric and Acoustic Guitar and Bass, Banjo, Lap Steel, Upright Bass and Ukulele at every level from beginner to advanced and beyond. All of our instructors are accomplished musicians and can teach a variety of musical styles.

Lessons are once a week and 30 minutes long, and we have instructors available six days a week. Flexible schedules can be arranged to fit your needs. Stop by and schedule a time!

You can reach our Lesson Booking Department via e-mail or call us if you've any further questions.

Meet our Instructors:

Ken Valentino

Ken started teaching beginner lessons at 15 and started teaching at Danny D’s at 17. He has been fortunate enough to have music as his sole income for all that time (except one Christmas when he played Santa Claus at Baybrook Mall just to see what it was like). He has enjoyed playing numerous instruments, but as of now has focused mainly on guitar, bass, vocals and more recently banjo. As far as styles he has focused more on Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, Celtic, Metal and Funk. His teaching style is to “have fun to get things done” and to “work on how to practice as opposed to just practicing more”. He believes the advantage of one on one lessons is to tailor fit the style, technique, and even song selections to your goals. 

Eric Tatum
 
Eric has been playing guitar for over 30 years and teaching guitar for 23 years. Eric is very familiar with all styles of music from rock to country to Spanish styles. Eric is a professional guitar player performing solo instrumental music at various restaurants and private events throughout the Houston area. He also gives ukulele lessons.

 
George Elbel

George has been playing guitar and bass for 32 years. He has been teaching for since 1980. Several of his students have gone on to teach also. George is very familiar with all styles of rock, country, jazz and classical. 

Dr. Cletus Blakely

Cletus teaches guitar, bass and upright bass. He currently plays bass with the Hollisters and Davin James. Cletus has been playing for over 38 years and teaching for over 20. 

Kenny Cordray

President of Rock Camp Live, Kenny has written, recorded and rocked with numerous world class artists, including ZZ Top, Jaco Pastorious, Jerry Lee Lewis, and John Lee Hooker, just to name a few.