Here
are a few of Joy's current and previous students. If you are
in Southern California and wish to take a guitar lesson e-mail
Joy. All levels welcome. Learn what you want to learn while
having fun.
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Joe Leister -
Styles:
Shred instrumental, Classic Rock, Blues
Pilot
Joe Leister flies in from Arizona to take lessons with Joy. Joe
has been playing guitar for over 10 yrs and attended GIT.
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Miki -
Styles:
NuMetal, Industrial, Classic Metal, Shred
Miki
works as a model and plays guitar for the band, Anyone. She has
also recorded some solo music produced by Joy.
"Thanks
for bringing me back up to speed and beyond with my playing, teaching
me awesome improv skills, and giving me the confidence to play
outside of my own little world! What would I do without you?!!"
- Miki Listen
to Miki's music Miki's website
Tommy
just finished recording an instrumental CD which is co-written
and produced by Joy Basu.
"Studying
with Joy Basu has helped me become a more well-rounded guitarist.
He has taught me alot about how to compose songs. Also, he has
taught me much about music theory." - Tommy Sams
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Raj -
Styles:
Rock, Progressive, Shred, Blues
As
a guitar veteran of over 20 years, Raj Phansé has performed in
various venues both in the UK and the US.
Currently
living in OC, Raj is doing clinics, live shows and judges national
guitar competitions.
Shelly
has recorded with LA's top producers. She is an awesome musician,
singer, writer and artist, now excelling in her guitar skills.
Shelly performs regularly in the greater LA area and owns a commercial
studio.
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Justin Levin -
Justin
Levin is a working actor who has been in several films, commercials
and theaters. He is pursuing his goals as a singer songwriter.
Styles:
Shred instrumental, Fusion, NuMetal, Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Pop
Punk, Funk, Blues, Classic Rock etc.
Greg just released an awesome melodic shred instrumental CD, Collective
Disorder, featuring Glen Sobel on drums and a guest guitar solo
by Joy Basu. Greg has been featured in Guitar Player Magazine
and works full time as a professional musician.
Iris is a R&B singer/songwriter. As a solo artsit she performs
around Los Angeles where she has opened for Nelly, Twista, Aaron
Hall and Petey Pablo. Iris decided to add guitar on to the list
of her skillz.
Jerra
tours nationally promoting her awesome new CD, Play Like a Girl.
Her music has been placed in several TV shows. She is very talented,
driven and a hard worker.
Chris
is a working actor, model and producer. Musically Chris sings,
plays piano and is now developing his guitar skills.
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Abby Kincaid -
Styles:
Rock, Pop, Funk, Punk
Abby
has over 15 years of experience as a guitarist and songwriter.
She has recorded and performed with numerous rock, pop, and funk
artists in both Los Angeles and Indianapolis.
Anthony
owns his own business and is an artist. He just started recording
a demo and is in the process of putting a band together.
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Joe E -
Styles:
R&B, Blues, Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop
Joe
is a film editor who loves music. He is looking forward to performing
his own loop based music.
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Steve Riddle -
Styles:
Rock, Classic Rock, Blues, Fusion, Funk, Shred, Instrumental Rock
Steve
gigs regularly with the Steve Riddle Band and just released a
CD. He has done numerous recordings and gigs. Be sure to check
out his website for his latest tracks and shows.