Meet Our Team

B.M. University of Redlands
Owner & Guitar Instructor

Adrianna Rhett is a musician and educator that comes from a lineage of school teachers. An alumna of both Torrey Pines High and Canyon Crest Academy, Adrianna was fortunate to receive a well-rounded education in the arts before pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music in Classical Guitar. Upon graduating, she relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she taught private lessons, ran after-school enrichment programs and volunteered for Piedmont High School Cheer. She returned to San Diego to start a lessons studio of her own and has since created a community where students of all ages can learn and play music together.

Outside of teaching, Adrianna performs in a heavy metal band and releases music under the alias Shaynie Rhoads. She enjoys weightlifting, hiking, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu.

M.M. Chicago College of Performing Arts
Piano, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone & Flute Instructor

Austyn is an award-winning oboist with a Master’s of Music in Orchestral Studies. While studying in Chicago, Austyn performed with the Chicago Civic Orchestra, the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic and the Northeastern Illinois University Orchestra. He also worked as a mentor for the Chicago Orchestral Academy’s Protégé Philharmonic, training high school students in intonation, blending, section listening and overall orchestral etiquette.

Austyn gigs regularly and has performed at festivals like Lightning in a Bottle, Mission Bayfest and Wonderfront. He loves to surf, paint and snowboard in his free time.

B.M. University of California Irvine
Guitar, Bass & Ukulele Instructor

Nick is a professional guitarist with a Bachelor’s of Music in Classical Guitar. While completing his studies at the University of California, Irvine, Nick played guitar for the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and gained freelance experience in many styles, including rock, metal, jazz and classical.

Nick is an active performer and can often be seen playing live with his band, Thee Oddz, a jazz funk and fusion trio that frequents venues like The Jazzy Wishbone and Stone Brewing Company. Nick’s hobbies include reading, surfing and boxing.

B.M. San Diego State University
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele & Voice Instructor

Scott is a jazz guitarist with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education. His specialties include guitar, bass, ukulele, beginning voice, ear training and theory. While studying music education at SDSU, Scott performed in the University Choir, Concert Band and Big Band. He has also performed with the Coronado Community Big Band.

Scott leads a jazz group called the Scott Lilly Trio that plays regularly in Orange County. Outside of music, Scott likes to surf, hike and go fishing.

A.A. Grossmont College
Guitar, Bass, Voice, Drums, Piano & Ukulele Instructor

Spencer's love for music began in the sixth grade when he picked up the snare drum. He played in the school band and eventually took interest in other instruments as he became involved with his church’s youth program. Overtime, Spencer developed a career in leadership and directed music programs at different churches across San Diego, including Light Church in Encinitas, Pacific Life Church in Pacific Beach and Crossing Church San Marcos, where he was also a youth pastor. He is now studying composition at Grossmont College.

In his spare time, Spencer enjoys jiu-jitsu, cooking and going to concerts. He is also a coach at Lebre Jiu-Jitsu Academy.