2026 Inductee: Brian Murray

Brian Murray is a versatile guitarist who studied arranging at Humber College where he also earned a degree in Jazz Performance. Over the years, he has stayed busy playing with various acts, working as a session musician, and as a music educator across Canada and the United States. Driven by a passion for music education, Brian founded Guitar Workshop Plus, an internationally renowned premier music education program serving musicians of all ages and skill levels—from beginners to advanced players, hobbyists to professionals.

Attendees are afforded the opportunity to study with top local musicians as well as high profile internationally renowned artists. The award-winning program has offered courses in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards, and songwriting, covering various genres including rock, blues, jazz, classical, acoustic, and country. Although based in Mississauga, ON, Guitar Workshop Plus offers workshops across North America. Under Brian’s leadership, Guitar Workshop Plus has earned an international reputation for excellence, attracting students from across Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia.