Our Story

Folsom Music Lessons offers a comprehensive hands-on education in modern music making and playing. Our experienced teachers work one-on-one with their students, catering their curriculum to specific needs and offering a real-world music education. Serving the Folsom Community since 2016, we’ve stayed committed to providing a fun learning environment, and welcome students of all ages and all skill levels.

Ross Standley

OWNER & GUITAR INSTRUCTOR

Ross has been playing guitar for over 30 years and has been teaching guitar and bass for 20 plus years! Growing up in Historical Folsom and a graduate of Folsom High, he takes pride in his hometown and loves serving his community with his passion and experience in music. He is in 3 different active touring bands:  a punk rock band named A.D.D. (since ’99), a folk/bluegrass band named Bear Whiskey and another punk band named BADD Music!  He and his wife Jessica have owned Folsom Music Lessons since 2016 and are the recipients of awards from several local magazines. He has more compassion and patience than anyone you’ll ever meet when it comes to teaching music.  He’s exceptionally amazing with children of all ages and the adult students want to be his best friend! He will blow your mind with his wide range of knowledge of all things music-related!