Our Staff

George Petsch - See lessons.

Claire Petsch - A fingerstyle player and former guitar teacher, Claire is the guitar buyer for the store and manages the guitar instruction studio.

Lindsay Petsch - Lindsay has literally grown up surrounded by guitars, and he actively enjoys expanding his knowledge of the instrument and sharing that knowledge with others.  While maintaining an interest in all types of music, he specializes in acoustic fingerstyle guitar, composing both songs and instrumental music.  Apart from his role as manager here at Maple Street Guitars, Lindsay is also active in the Atlanta acoustic music scene.  He founded and co-hosts the Tuesday night String Club--a songwriter showcase at the Java Monkey in Decatur--and he performs both publicly and privately.  Along with fellow solo guitarists, Jimmy Galloway and Gene Quinn, Lindsay recently released an album of original instrumental music, The White Dog Tracks.

Mark Pertain is a singer/songwriter who has been playing guitar for 20 years.  Specializing in fingerstyle guitar, his style encompasses country, folk, rock and blues.  Mark has recorded two original music CDs.  In addition to working at MSG, Mark continues to perform at venues such as the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and his church.

Ted Patterson - Ted has been playing guitar for over 20 years.  Jazz is his primary musical focus.  Ted has studied theory at GSU, and has played in rock and jazz bands around Atlanta.  Apart from sales, Ted also takes all merchandise photos for the store, and maintains photos on the store website.

Keith Hicks  has been playing guitar for over seventeen years.  His influences are strongly rooted in jazz, blues, and rock; yet he is influenced from music of all genres.  He has played professionally for over twelve years, sharing the stage with a variety of nationally renowned musicians, and is currently performing throughout the Atlanta area.  Keith finds joy in both the acoustical and electrical aspects of the guitar, and takes pleasure in experimenting with different combinations of guitars, amps, and gear.

David Boling comes to Maple Street Guitars after spending the past 15 years as a piano technician.

But the guitar is his first love and after playing for over 30 years he is now concentrating on the care and maintenance of the instrument.

Dave also plays in the local Gypsy Jazz group the Bonaventure Quartet with MSG instructor Charles Williams.

Jeff Henry has twenty years experience with guitars.  After eight years playing in rock and roll bands, Jeff's interests extended into guitar building.  In 1994, he studied with luthier Nick Appollonia in Maine and focused on crafting fine acoustic guitars.  Jeff built guitars in Asheville, North Carolina before moving to Atlanta.  Once in Atlanta, he opened his own shop where he continued to build guitars.  He has become one of the most highly recommended luthiers for repairs in the Atlanta area.

In 2004, Jeff rejoined his two younger twin brothers Ned and David to form the rock 'n' roll band, Brother Henry.  They are joined by drummer Park Ellis and have been signed to Double Deal Records of New York.  The Brothers are currently touring in the southeast and are promoting their latest release, Chasing Happiness.

Michael Smith is the latest addition to our sales staff.  Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Michael studied guitar with Bob Teixeira, and is proficient in several styles of guitar, including fingerstyle and electric.  Apart from his interests in guitar, Michael is also a talented singer. 

Cricket is our devoted shop dog.  She entertains children and brightens our day.