Guitar – CJ Masciantonio

CJ Masciantonio was a former student of Drew and has grown into a successful touring musician in multiple musical projects. He has teaching experience from his time at Guitar

 Center and from students he has taken on in his spare time.

CJ’s musical career has taken him to countless countries around the world including Japan, Australia, Russia, Canada, most of Europe, and all over the US. He has played shows and festivals that have have garnered crowds of over 15,000+ people with the acts that he plays with. Such groups include the viral Star Wars heavy-metal themed band Galactic Empire and his own group known as Tethra. CJ has been involved with projects that have achieved millions of plays on Spotify, live TV spots, DVD releases, radio air time, and more.

CJ is also an endorsed artist with Schecter Guitars and Neural DSP.

CJ has also been involved in artist collabs and hired help for other groups as a live performer, ghostwriter, music producer, mixer, and more. In addition to his musical career, he has also obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and has continued to study music independently to further sharpen his skills.

CJ is able to teach aspiring guitarists from beginner to advanced levels of playing. Learn the essential fundamentals of guitar or more in depth areas, particularly those that involve shredding and metal-style playing such as sweeping, picking techniques for soloing, tapping, rhythm playing, and more. CJ can also help aid you in other genres, learn your favorite songs, write your own music, and get you on a path to find fulfillment and joy in your guitar journey.