What Students Are Saying
“Joe's dedication to exceptional musicianship inspired me to the best I can be as a player and as a person. I became able to learn music more quickly and efficiently, and play music more passionately. I would recommend his instruction to any person who is motivated to become a better musician.”
— Austin Thorn, Former Student and Licensed Music Therapist
“What she loves about taking lessons with Joe is that he works with her on songs she knows. This helps her stay engaged and interested in learning more about not just how to play the song but how to use the concepts to learn other songs. What got us both is how much he loves to teach music.”
- Chris L, Family Lessons
“If there was one word that describes him best, it would be ‘passionate.’ He isn't the type of person who teaches for cash. He teaches because he loves music and inspires that same passion in his students.”
— Rudy Batan, Former Student and Merit Scholarship recipient at the Eastman School of Music
I’ve had the pleasure of being Joseph Pastor’s percussion student in a college setting as well as guitar student at his studio. Hands down some of the best instruction in music I’ve ever had. Joe is a wealth of knowledge not only in the playing of music, but also the history and I’ve left every session we’ve had with a renewed excitement for music. Schedule a lesson! You will not be disappointed!
- Lyle P, Working Musician’s Personal Trainer program
“I had the pleasure of studying under Joe Pastor, not only an awesome instructor and amazing musician, but also a beautiful human being. One of St. Louis’ legendary drummers.”
— Keith Robinson, Professional Drummer -Chuck Berry, Fontella Bass, Oliver Sain, Tommy Bankhead.
Joe is an amazing teacher! My daughter looks forward to her lesson every week. He teaches through fun rock songs. He is very thorough with post-lesson notes as well so we always know what is going on
- Lydia Deterding, Rock Foundations program
Joe has the ability to break things down and help you understand exactly what he’s teaching, the origins of the teaching, and why it’s applicable. He is unlike any other teacher I’ve come across in my 13 years on the professional circuit.