Faculty Spotlight: Meet Brian Nelson, Our New Guitar Instructor!

By Porterville College | 08/24/26

brian nelson plays guitar in front of class

From touring in '90s skate punk bands to mastering the classical guitar repertoire, new music instructor Brian Nelson brings a lifelong passion for strings directly to Porterville College. In our latest faculty profile video, Brian shares his journey from an aspiring drummer to a seasoned educator of 16 years, why leading the PC guitar ensemble is a dream transition, and how his patient teaching style meets players of every skill level—whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to master new genres.

Watch the video below for more.