Justyn Priest is a songwriter, singer, and guitarist from Angwin, CA and raised in Sandpoint, ID currently residing in Nine Mile Falls, WA. During his formative years, he spent many a night spent listening to classic music on his parents’ cassette tapes and anything that filtered in from nearby radio stations. Classic rock, country, blues, and soul were essential influences early on but the artist that catalyzed the beginning of a lifetime of musicianship was Jimi Hendrix. From then on, Priest would pursue the guitar, landing at North Idaho College for a short time, and eventually a year at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. Eventually, he would become his own entity after many years of side-work as a local musician in the Inland Northwest region. This required learning how to sing and work a crowd as any front person should be able to do. Now several years in, Priest is a supernatural force showcasing his talents on multiple instruments and as a songwriter and band leader. He consistently features a cast of fine backing musicians with years of experience.

Seen in: Royale (variety covers), Ron Greene (rock/pop/soul), Aspen Kye (neo-soul), Cruxie/X24 Lucas (singer/songwriter), Flying Spiders (hip-hop), Jesi B and the All Rites (experimental blues), Masterclass Big Band (big band jazz), The Folk Crimes (Americana), Trego (Americana), Meghan Sullivan (rock/blues), Vernita Avenue (experimental soul), Jesse Quandt (country), Bubble (variety covers), Last Chance Band (country), Devon Wade (country), Theresa Edwards Band (country/pop/rock covers)

Justyn Priest has been a private music educator in the Pacific Northwest for over two decades. His experience working in various music stores and rock schools has given him the perspective and ability to reach a wide audience of potential students; his commitment to learning multiple styles of music and continuing education in his spare time has established him as a pillar in the Spokane, Washington guitar community.

Trained at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, California, Priest had access to world class instructors who have played with some of your favorite artists, and now brings that level of professional guitar playing to his instruction. All ages are welcome to explore blues, rock, funk, jazz, country, bluegrass, and just about any other genre you could imagine yourself playing.

Priest currently teaches private lessons in guitar, slide guitar, bass, ukulele, and mandolin at Gabriel's Guitars in Spokane, or by virtual session upon request. Reach out today to schedule a lesson!