Learn from World-Class Music Instructors

Bobby's passion for guitar was fueled when he began to commandeer his sister's guitar at every opportunity. In no time, he became passionate about metal. Off he went to Berklee to try to be like Al Di Meola but ended up a bit more like Wes Montgomery. After graduation, he was given the enormous honor to play alongside Chuck Schuldiner and Gene Hoglan, possibly resulting in Charlie Parker's licks being played in death metal tunes for the first time. Soon, he developed a passion for songwriting, too. He went on to form Junkie Rush and The Absinthe Trio and started working as a freelance live guitarist. Bobby has had the honor of teaching jazz guitar at Rollins College and the University of Central Florida. He has also given private lessons to hundreds of guitar students over the years and has always been dedicated to helping aspiring musicians. He enjoys reggae, as evident in his frequent collaborations with The Supervillains and The Goods. Currently, he plays guitar with the Dave Laure band, doing frequent tours in Orlando.

Pranay Verma is a guitarist and composer from New Delhi, India, specializing in Brazilian music, Jazz and Soul. He regularly works with artists/bands like The Revisit Project, Dastaan Live, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Pragnya Wakhlu. He has also collaborated with artists like Charu Hariharan, Anumita Nadesan, among others. He is driven by a vision of empowering and empathizing with people through his music, and his debut release ‘Voices’ encapsulates that vision. He joined the Parikrama School of Music in 2015, where he learned under the late Sonam Sherpa. He finished his grades from Trinity with distinction and was the North India Topper in 2016. He recently graduated with an Artist Diploma from Global Music Institute.

Mike Walker, born in Philadelphia, started playing guitar at 14 after being inspired by the great Randy Rhoads. He immersed himself in the Neo-Classical works of Malmsteen, Moore, and Macalpine. At 16, he was fascinated with tapping and listening to players like Stanley Jordan and started taking classical lessons. Fast forward two years later, he was studying under John Dougherty and started playing the Tri-State club circuit. He moved to Orlando in 1992 and formed the band World Wide Tribe, which was similar to Kings X and Living Color. From 1998 through 2001, he played with the funk band Squeezable Hugo. In 2001, he started Rule of 7, which went on to win the Grammy Unsigned Band Contest in 2005. Since 2005, he's been the studio guitarist for Play It Now Tunes, recreating more than 400 songs for the company.

Steve Luciano, the jazz expert, hails from New Haven, CT, where he studied guitar with legendary teacher Joe Tinari. Later on, he attended the University of Bridgeport, studying jazz with Sal Salvador. He was a founding member of the contemporary jazz group GrooveLogic, for which he wrote many compositions and recorded two CDs. Steve was the staff musician for Walt Disney World for more than 15 years and is currently a jazz guitar instructor at Southeastern University. Teaching music has been a way of life for him! Over the years, Steve has performed with numerous jazz icons, including Charles Erland, George Morrow, Danny Gottlieb, Peabo Bryson, and Brian McKnight. He appeared on the show "Jazz Here and Now" for WCEU Public Television in Daytona Beach, Florida, which also aired one of his original compositions. Steve has been part of the pit orchestra for "The Broadway Series" at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center in Orlando and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. He also has to his credit Alfred Publishing's book, "Jazz Sounds for Guitar".

Mike Dugan emerged onto the New York City blues scene in the late 1970s with his band, quickly gaining recognition for his exceptional guitar skills and songwriting. He was invited to jam with the legendary Les Paul in 1985 and was later honored as "Blues Guitarist of the Year" by Show Business News as well. Forming the Survival Band in 1987, his band's album "Workin" earned a nomination for "Best Contemporary Blues Recording." Mike then moved on to form the Blues Mission, establishing his main base in Allentown and developing original material and his own style of music. Since the '70s, he's toured relentlessly along the East Coast, sharing stages with legends like Little Charlie and the Nightcats and opening for B.B. King multiple times. His albums, including "Blues from the Rust Belt," "All My Blues," and "A Step Ahead of Trouble," are celebrated in the blues community. Additionally, his song "There's No Talkin To Ya" was featured in a 1996 episode of the TV series Homicide.

Born and raised in a musical household in Central Florida, with talented musicians jamming in his living room, J.J. has dedicated his life to the pursuit of sonic expression. He holds a B.A. in Music from Rollins College in Orlando, where he now serves as an adjunct professor of Contemporary Guitar Studies. He has learned under the tutelage of guitar maestros Michael Walker and Bobby Koelble, both instructors for Torrins.com. Throughout his musical career, J.J. has been very fortunate to study and perform with some of the top musicians in his area, who have been instrumental in helping him further his development as an artist. J.J. is a talented and dynamic individual with a sound of his own, for whom "simply playing" is not as important as going to the "roots" of the piece you’re playing. One of the core principles of J.J.'s teaching philosophy is to show students that music is more than just a passion; it's a way of life! To date, many of J.J.'s studies delve deep into the interrelationship of music with nature and humanity.

Orlando-based guitarist Bill Peck has performed and recorded with some of the best guitarists in the world and is widely renowned for his exceptional tapping technique. He also has a full-page feature in "Guitar One" magazine dedicated to his impressive tapping techniques. He was the lead guitarist for the "Exit the Ride" band, which was active for 8 years and left an immutable mark on the rock scene in Florida. Bill has also been featured as a guest instructor on Mark Tremonti's instructional DVD "The Sound and the Story," which was talked about in many countries. He has been a featured guitar soloist on three Michael Angelo Batio albums and has performed sixteen times with the legend. He released his first instructional DVD, 'Six-String Assault' in 2011, which featured Michael Angelo Batio and Mark Tremonti.

Born in Transylvania, Mario earned fame in America and has had a unique history here. He has lived and performed on two continents. He draws his inspiration from a multicultural journey that took him from Europe to L.A., to New York, and to beautiful Florida. Along the way, he has had the opportunity to meet and perform with great musicians. Each twist of fate brought him closer to who he is today. Blessed with a natural gift for music and fortunate enough to study different styles of music, he tackles genres like funk, blues, rock, jazz, and fusion, incorporating novel ideas and creating his own ways of musical expression. His vibrant and lively music is a true testament to universal culture.

Forest, a multi-talented musician with expertise in guitar, banjo, dobro, and mandolin, is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers. Apart from making magic with his incredible guitar solos, he has also led his band and played banjo with The Cheyenne Stampede. He has been widely featured on the Nashville Network program and several other shows. He's performed with various artists throughout his career, like Jim Stafford, Hank Thompson, and the Wilburn Brothers, among others. Additionally, he has been featured in books such as “Working Musicians” and “The Best Jobs in the Music Industry.” Apart from these accolades, he also has an instructional DVD and book to his name, called “Pedal Steel Licks for Guitar.” He has played guitar and banjo with the RNCC Villages Band, Family Christian Center-Live Clermont, Disney World, and the Garden Music School.

Tony discovered Johann Sebastian Bach's music when he was 15, leading him to take classical guitar lessons. He practiced rigorously, and within 3 years, he was highly recognized for his music and was chosen as Middleburg High School's "Most Talented." One of his musical pieces reached Queen Elizabeth II, who praised his craft, describing his music as "highly sophisticated." After a few years, he began exploring other avenues and started his journey on electric guitar. In 2000, he was greatly moved by Ravi Shankar's music and began experimenting with the sitar and sarod, two important instruments in Northern Indian classical music. With many musical worlds intertwined and a career as a guitar instructor for more than 2 decades, he made a huge name in the music industry. He released multiple solo albums and 8 official instructional releases, along with acquiring endorsements with Vigier Guitars, DR Strings, and Morley Pedals, among others. Additionally, he has opened for and played with a wide variety of national and international touring acts.

British singer-songwriter Amy May grew up in a musical family in the southwest England county of Cornwall. Amy has gained a global fanbase today because of her ability to connect with millions through her raw, heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melodies. Her songs are regularly featured in hit TV shows, films, and documentaries. She has toured extensively to meet her fans across the United States, Dubai, Thailand, Fiji, and throughout Europe, including several times at the Cannes Film Festival. She gained popularity with her song "Open," which reached number one on the Female Singer/Songwriter chart on the Music Discovery site and MTV partner Ourstage.com. She was highly praised for her song "Real" after it was featured on the hit drama series "One Tree Hill." Her most powerful and celebrated work yet has been her album "Mystic," which showcases her unique strengths as both an artist and a songwriter. She loves what she does as she once said, "It has been a humbling yet gratifying experience to be earning my living from how well I can instil deep emotions in those around me," she says. "I wouldn't trade it for anything."

Pawan is a skilled musician from India with over 30 years of experience in guitar accompaniment for Indian film songs and other popular South Asian music genres, including ghazals, bhajans, folk, and classical music. He began his career as a composer-writer-singer with the album "Dilkash" in 1992. He then moved to Canada in 2004, and due to his proficiency in playing rhythm guitar with both Western and Indian percussion instruments, he became a popular musician on South Asian music shows. He frequently played with bands in Toronto and has had the opportunity to share the stage with artists like Anup Jalota, Barkat Sidhu, and Gurdeep Singh. With his unwavering passion for teaching, Pawan grew popular for his unique and simple teaching style on the YouTube circuit and has been in the teaching profession for several years now.

Will, born in Bristol, TN, started touring professionally at an early age, featuring multiple tours to Scotland. During his early years, he also appeared on "From the Top," produced by WGBH in Boston, and was featured in musical textbooks. He attended Belmont University in Nashville and earned a degree in Sound Recording Engineering while touring with the Celtic band "Seven Nations." With this band, Will toured extensively for 10 years to sold-out venues and festivals throughout the US and abroad. Will has played and toured internationally with other bands and artists too, including "The Chieftains." For the recording of his first solo album, "Glen Echo," Will played all instruments, showcasing his talent as a multi-instrumentalist. After completing his master's, Will began his career as an educator and is currently heading the Entertainment Technology Program at Northeast State Community College in Blountville, TN. Not limited to these career avenues, Will has also worked as the musical engineer and producer for the documentary "The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle."

A native of Florida, Clay Foster has been playing and teaching in Orlando since 2006. He plays a variety of styles, including jazz, progressive rock, and incorporates many metal elements as well. Clay has been a dedicated guitar learner his whole life, always aiming to improve. He began studying guitar at the age of nine and continued his education by studying jazz guitar at the prestigious University of North Texas School of Music. Clay has performed all over Florida with several bands, including serving as the guitarist for Dixie Dregs bassist Dave LaRue. Clay has been influenced by artists like Dream Theater, Chick Corea, Allan Holdsworth, Frank Gambale, Pat Metheny, Adam Rogers, and many others. With a strong desire to both teach and learn, Clay Foster strives to challenge himself at every available opportunity.

Mike was born in Central Florida and later moved to California. He is a trained musician who studied at Florida State University and the University of Central Florida as a Vocal Major. During this time, he was also a part of the Acappella group, 'All Night Yahtzee'. Mike has over 15 years of experience as a professional guitarist and is a remarkable instructor, passionate about imparting musical knowledge to all music enthusiasts. He's a multi-talented musician with fluency in a variety of instruments like guitar, harmonica, saxophone, keyboard, and accordion.

Ashish, a talented instructor from India, has been teaching music for over a decade. He grew up in a musically affluent family, with both his parents being in a choir. He got introduced to music in his early childhood, as his father taught him how to play Conga when he was just 3, and his mom took the responsibility of making him a great vocalist. Their hard work turned out to be successful as Ashish soon became a prominent member of the Church's choir and his musical sense improved significantly with time. Then, he grew passionate about the keyboard and started learning it when he was just 8 and later on picked up acoustic guitar at the age of 11. Gradually he started taking Rock guitar lessons after being inspired by his uncle and Pastor Sharad John Simon, a popular Gospel Artist. Music has been a constant in his life since childhood, and it is evident in the way he teaches. Currently, he is an instructor at Torrins and occasionally performs at Gospel music events. Ashish has been teaching music at schools partnered with Torrins for more than 2 years. He has total teaching experience of more than 10 years. He was a prominent member of the Church's choir in his childhood. He is affluent in various forms of music and can play multiple instruments.