Patrick Anseth

Patrick Anseth is a professional jazz guitarist and teacher, born and raised in Norway. As a child he learned to sing by listening to his mother, and could perform excerpts from Bizet's Carmen at the age of five. When he was nine, he fell in love with the music of Louis Armstrong and Ole Edvard Antonsen, which inspired him to play the trumpet. It was two years later, when he first picked up a guitar, however, that his life was forever changed.

Over the years, Patrick has played in many different settings. Be it jammin' at the jazz club after hours, playing in the pit at a theater, or simply hanging out in someone's backyard, he brings his passion for music wherever he goes. Inspired by musicians ranging from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Pat Metheny, Peter Bernstein and Kurt Rosenwinkel, he is constantly looking for new challenges and ways to grow as a musician. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in May of 2010 with a degree in Guitar Performance, Patrick relocated from Boston to the Bay Area. He is thrilled to be teaching at Inspire Music Center!