Jesse Pena

Jesse is a musician/teacher/composer living in Lexington, KY.  Born in the Panama Canal Zone to a military family, growing up, Jesse played different styles including Blues, R & B, Jazz, Country, Bluegrass, Classical and Latin.  He traveled extensively before moving to Tennessee to play guitar and mandolin for various country, rock, blues, and gospel artists.

Based in Nashville from 1988 – 2001 he has performed on the Grand Ole Opry.  Jesse also worked as a studio musician/music arranger on demo and custom recordings.  A passionate teacher, Jesse has taught guitar, bass, mandolin for the last 29 years.