Our Guitar Teachers

Stephen Danska

I’m Stephen Danska – a dedicated guitar instructor with over a decade’s experience nurturing students’ talents. My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a love for music, encouraging creativity, and instilling a solid foundation of technical proficiency. As an active guitarist I infuse a spirit of artistic adventure whether in the classroom or on stage. It is my calling to inspire and share my musical expertise with students and audiences alike. I cannot wait to pass on my deep knowledge and lifelong love of the guitar to the next class of aspiring musicians!

Stephen Danska is a Bay Area native and accomplished guitarist, renowned for his versatile musicality and extensive experience both in teaching and performing. His musical journey began in third grade when he embarked on the path of classical music, starting with the piano. After five years of dedicated piano study, Stephen's passion for music led him to embrace another instrument—the guitar. He graduated from California State University East Bay in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, with a focus on jazz guitar performance.

Since completing his formal education, Stephen has become a prominent figure in the Bay Area music scene. As an active performing guitarist, he has graced the stages of numerous theater companies, including notable productions such as Ratatouille with the San Francisco Symphony and Berkeley Rep's premieres of "Paradise Square" and "Kiss My Aztec." His versatility shines through as he effortlessly transitions between genres, from playing in the orchestra pit for Broadway touring musicals to sharing the stage with artists ranging from country to heavy metal.

Alex Flores

I’m a dedicated guitar instructor with over a decade of playing ability with a few years of teaching experience. I like to take a hands-on approach to share with students my love and appreciation of music following with guiding them on their journey to discover their musical creativity and technical prowess. Also as an active guitarist, I always aspire to play in a live performance and to play all the musical genres I admire. I’m really excited to further exchange my share of knowledge and appreciation of the guitar to the next generation of aspiring students and future players!

Alex Flores is a Bay Area native and guitarist from Castro Valley, renowned for his adaptability and versatility for both teaching and performing. He graduated from Cal State East Bay earning  a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Musical Performance for Classical Guitar, followed with a few years experience in teaching, both in an individual and group setting. He has experience in playing many musical genres, including rock, heavy metal, pop, classical, country, R&B and blues. In his free time, Alex also is a part of a couple of rock bands and loves to play local shows across the Bay Area.