Nick Stoubis

Nick Stoubis is Professor of Practice and Chair of the Studio Guitar program at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, with additional faculty responsibilities in the Popular Music program. He has taught at USC since 1997, building the Non-Major Guitar program into a highly popular offering before joining the core faculty. An accomplished performer and composer, his work spans recording, television scoring, and film soundtracks.

Education includes:

• MM, University of Southern California (2000)
• BM, University of Southern California (1997)
• Studies at Musicians Institute (1993)

Research focuses on guitar pedagogy, performance techniques, and music composition. His instructional methods cover blues, jazz, and Greek traditional music, documented in four co-authored books. Professional compositions appear in over 180 television episodes and major motion pictures, blending diverse musical traditions into contemporary media formats.

Awards and honors recognize his academic and artistic excellence:

• USC Thornton Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012)
• USC Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate awards
• Top honors at Musicians Institute