J Lenz 
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Brass Instruments

J Lenz has been playing and teaching music professionally in the twin cities for over twenty years. He has performed across the U.S. and Europe with his string band Pert Near Sandstone, and also plays a variety of string and brass instruments in many other regional music projects. J is an accomplished songwriter, he studied music composition at UW Oshkosh, UW Eau Claire, and the U of M. He uses a balance of practical methods and personal experience with a wide variety of music styles to cater lessons around each individual student. J has a passion for teaching, and focuses on making his music lessons enlightening and fun.  ​