Guy Somers guitar instructor teacher educator owner Atlantic Guitar

Guy is an experienced educator, musician, worship band leader, audio/visual technician, and artist. He teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, hand percussion, and is a performance coach. He has taught over 1,000 students, 12,000 hours, 20,000 lessons, and performed over 1,000 times in the last 30+ years. Former students have opened for famous bands, become touring musicians, competition winners, session players, music teachers, worship leaders, and those that play for fun. He has a distinguished record creating success in others and will do the same for you. Contact Guy today! Below are some of his career highlights:

  • Iowa Rock & Roll Music Association Hall of Fame Nominee (2025)

  • Trained & mentored award-winning Iowa musicians, bands and educators

  • Studied guitar at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Southern Missouri State, and with Emmy/Grammy winners

  • Technical Editor, Guitar Exercises for Dummies, from the USA top-selling book series (2008)

  • Accompanied musicians from Grammy and Dove award-winning acts

  • Iowa’s Got Talent finalist (2009)

  • BA, Pastoral Ministry

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