Nate Lamontagne                                                   
 is a musician and educator from Exeter, NH.
Specializing in fingerstyle steel-string acoustic and
lead electric guitar, he has over twenty years of experience as a guitarist, and seven as a teacher.

He holds an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Music from Plymouth State College, and attended The University of New Hampshire for three years, studying Music Performance as a classical guitarist. He has also earned official eligibility to teach grades K-6 in NH, having completed the Teacher Certification Program at Franklin Pierce College in Portsmouth, NH.

Nate has performed throughout the seacoast area in numerous musical projects over the last 15 years, most notably the acoustic-based rock band Blind Harpers (bass/guitar/background vocals), hip-hop studio group Five Three Federation (music/production), roots-rock-reggae band Square One (lead guitar/background vocals), and folk duo Stumbling Blind (vocals, guitar). He has also made several appearances on Portsmouth, NH’s WXGR 101.5 FM as an accompanying and improvisational acoustic guitarist.

As a guitar instructor, Nate aims to identify and accommodate each student’s unique learning style, building his or her understanding of the guitar (and music itself) in an individualized, enjoyable and rewarding way. His approach to teaching is flexible and enthusiastic, and holds a consistent focus on developing the delicate balance of “know-how” and creative expression that is musicianship.

Acoustic guitar influences: Paul Simon, James Taylor, Leo Kottke

Electric guitar influences: Vernon Reid, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Satriani