Dennis Murphy
171 Webster St., Monterey, (831) 920‑1310, dennismurphyschoolofmusic.com
Dennis Murphy is a guitarist and bassist, but more than that, he’s a music educator. And it’s no wonder that the Best Local Musician is also a fantastic teacher – he shares music because he loves it. And Murphy has the clout, having played at beloved local institutions such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, as well as earning three Grammy nominations. If you hear about a concert featuring this superb teacher, don’t miss it.