Guitarist · Keyboardist · Teacher · Musician
Welcome to Joel's spot on the Internet. Here you'll find information about the lifelong connection between Joel and music — some of Joel's music, jams, and what he's been up to lately. It covers blues, jazz, rock, and everything in between — on stage, in the studio, and in the lesson room.
Hello! My name is Joel Powell and I have been a music lover for the majority of my life. I've been around long enough to have seen the Beatles' first appearance on Ed Sullivan.
I have over 40 years playing and teaching guitar and piano, with a deep love for blues and jazz. Experienced in songwriting, mixing, and mastering — helping students find their voice on the instrument - both guitar and keys.
I also spent years as a software engineer building products and development teams. That background still shapes how I teach: clear structure, patience, and a focus on fundamentals.
A selection of performances and recordings from various things I have worked on
More BSB action - this time with the Custom Shop Gold Top heated up
Just a little original work on a Sunday night - checking out my 1962 ES-175D
Jam off this month for a blues backing track using the Reverend Blucifer
Playing the Dale Wilson Tele - Taking on the cadence inspired by the Andalusia region in Spain
This is a excerpt of my contribution to a session where we discussed and played Key to the Highway made famous by Little Walter and also Eric Clapton. We had the pleesure of Robben Ford joining us and I still pinch myself that Robben listened to my track and provided his critique along with Jon and Allen
This in an excerpt of my contribution a session where we discussed and played Feel like makin' love by Roberta Flack (no, not Bad Company). This time we had the pleasure of Steve Lukather joining Jon and Allen
I am available at a reasonable cost to provide lessons by Zoom on many topics related to music - guitar, keys, songwriting, recording, mixing, and mastering.
News, workshops, and whatever else is happening.
Larry Mitchell performed tonight for attendees of the 2026 Nashville Guitar Workshops Plus. Larry is a Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and performer and is known for his textures and amazing creativity on the guitar.
Plenty of good information from none other than Greg Koch today - he was extremely nice, full of amazing tips - and of course hilarious - he signed my Reverend T Style Blucifer - thanks Greg! Video of Greg's performance coming soon.
On my way to Nashville to attend Guitar Workshops Plus - featured artists include Greg Koch and Larry Mitchell!!! Also getting instruction from Dennis McCumber!!
Welcome to my site — reach out for lessons, collaborations, or just to say hello.
jpowell@joelpowell.com
Location
Brighton, MI