Guitar Teacher Bio – Debbie Loftis

Debbie Loftis grew up with music constantly playing in her home. At a young age she had opportunity to study guitar at Caruso’s Music School in Brookhaven, PA where she was trained in a variety of styles.

Following her guitar studies at Caruso’s Music School, she earned a degree in biomedical technology. After working in the field for several years, she returned to her musical roots and taught guitar classes and private lessons at various schools throughout the tri-state area. During this time she homeschooled her four children, and taught science and music for homeschool co-ops.

Debbie’s teaching experience and personal studies include rock, blues, jazz, contemporary and traditional Christian, solo improvisation, beginner classical, and some country.

She strives to make guitar lessons relevant and enjoyable for the student by using the student’s musical interests wherever possible. Theory and reading are incorporated into the lesson according to the student’s interest, ability, and parental preference.

With over 20 years of experience as a guitar instructor, Debbie is one of the most-sought after female guitar teachers in the area. She has the privilege of the seeing the success of her students playing out in local bands, leading worship in their churches and schools, going on to be music majors, and even becoming guitar teachers themselves.

Debbie plays acoustic and electric on her church worship team and electric lead guitar in a classic rock and blues band ministry she started called, “Not Too Late”. Her band has played a variety of venues including Six Flags, Hangar 84 Concerts, 9/11 US troops benefit concerts, private parties, weddings, local and regional church coffee houses, festivals, and more. The “Not Too Late” CD, which she produced, has received worldwide distribution and airtime.