Dr. Erik Sloyka

Dr. Erik Sloyka

Instructor: Scottsdale and Phoenix

Guitar

Looking for one of the best guitar teachers in Scottsdale or Phoenix? You need to learn from Dr. Sloyka! From classical to rock, he can teach it all! Here’s more about him.

A native of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, guitarist Erik Sloyka holds a B.M. in Guitar Performance from the Eastman School of Music, M.M. and D.M.A. in Guitar Performance from the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts—School of Music. His principle professors include Frank Koonce, Nicholas Goluses, and Paul Grove. Dr. Sloyka has been a Graduate Guitar Teaching Assistant for Professor Koonce at the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts—School of Music, where he taught undergraduate private guitar lessons and guitar methods courses. In addition, he has taught at the Ahwatukee Music Studio, Foothills Music School, Destiny Community School, and Youth Development Institute.

In addition to winning numerous prizes at competitions, Dr. Sloyka has extensive performance experience including radio broadcasts and appearing as a guest soloist with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra.

Dr. Erik Sloyka has been teaching at Kirk’s Studio since 2016 and has worked with some of the most advanced students at the studio, and beginners. He really is one of the best guitar teachers in Scottsdale!

Dr. Erik Sloyka playing “Your Song” by Elton John.

Dr. Erik Sloyka playing Agustín Barrios – Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios

If you’re looking for one of the best guitar teachers in Scottsdale, call us! Dr. Erik Sloyka is looking forward to teaching you.