Jesse Torre

Guitar

Jesse Torre is a young and dynamic flamenco guitarist, composer, performer, and educator based in the San Francisco, Bay Area.

Jesse’s musical studies have brought him on a journey through a variety of sounds and styles. He has studied closely with classical/flamenco guitarist Angel Lejarza Leo, virtuoso flamenco guitarist Jason Mcguire “El Rubio”, as well as Emmy award winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa of Caminos Flamencos. At the Eastman School of Music, Jesse developed his artistry under renowned classical guitarist Nicholas Goluses. Jesse graduated in 2020 with Distinction and was honored with a Performer’s Certificate demonstrating excellence in performance.

Jesse has also made appearances with the finest flamencos and musicians in the Bay Area. His collaborations have brought him to the stage with Emmy Award winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa of Caminos Flamencos, Grammy Award winning, virtuoso flamenco guitarist Antonio Rey, and Grammy award winning violinist Mads Tolling.

Jesse has performed in a variety of venues including the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, the Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco, Club Fox in Redwood City, and the Ashkenaz in Berkeley.

Outside of performance Jesse works one on one with  aspiring musicians worldwide teaching eager students. His commitment to excellence and open minded approach to teaching brings an air of excitement to the studio.

    • Flamenco guitar

    • Classical guitar

    • Folk, blues, fingerstyle, pop, rock, rumba, others.

    • Music Theory

    • Ukelele

    • Eastman School of Music, Bachelor’s of Music.

    • Studied under Ángel Miguel Lejarza Leo, Jason McGuire, Nicholas Goluses.

Student Testimonials

  • Jesse's passion for this music is contagious. He's been around the world and brings the best of his experience into our lessons every day. So thankful to have had the opportunity to learn from him.

    Ashley, 7 months of lessons with Jesse

  • Finally a teacher who ventures beyond a single genre. Jesse's creativity as a guitarist is hard to come accross, I've learned so much from him. He's made me a better musician overall.

    Dave, 4 months of lessons with Jesse

  • I attended one of his concerts and was blown away. Mr. Torre is a beast.

    Carlos, 7 months of lessons with Jesse