The Player Behind the Lessons

With more than 40 years of experience playing guitar, Joe brings a lifetime of practical music experience to Classix 505. He spent many of those years performing with the Diamond Heart Band of Northern New Mexico and now performs under the Classix 505 name in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

His musical roots are in classic country and early rock—the music he grew up with, played for decades, and still enjoys today. As an instructor, Joe is patient, straightforward, and focused on helping students develop real skills without making things more complicated than they need to be.

Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time, getting back into playing after years away, or simply want to become a better player, Joe offers one-on-one instruction tailored to your experience and goals. No pressure, no one-size-fits-all approach—just practical guitar lessons from someone who has spent more than four decades playing music.