Aaron Kusterer

Of all instruments, the guitar is essential to singers, songwriters and musicians.  It has evolved over the course of time and is solidified as an essential element in a variety of musical genres. Producer and musician, Aaron Kusterer masters the guitar’s very essence, as its strings lay the foundation of his melodic messages.  With his blistering guitar riffs, and his powerful stage presence, audiences are buoyed by the high-energy and force of his meteoric talent.

Over the past 25 years, Aaron tells the history of his instrument through his musicianship.  Born in Missouri, Aaron began his musical journey under the tutelage of his parents. Beethoven, Bach, and possibly some Petra (thanks to his father) were the pillars upon which the Kusterer household was built. Aaron’s creativity and work shines a bright light on his musical influences, with the constant musical exposure from his musician parents. Determination, repetition, and discipline make a musician. Being a working guitarist, though, requires the versatility to make stylistically appropriate musical decisions. Versatility is often the difference between simply amusing oneself and making a living creating music. Therein lies the very thing that Aaron strives for daily; the ability to adapt to any musical situation at the highest level possible.

Performing over 1000 shows for an impressive audience has attracted other well-known musicians to Aaron for collaborations. Working with the best is how to become the best, and Aaron Kusterer is no stranger to some of the greats. He has worked with Eddie Money, Josh Gracin, Mitch Malloy (solo artist, Great White) Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck), Juanes, Tatiana Erse, Annie Bosko, Natasha Remi, The Morgan Leigh Band, and more. In recent years, Aaron has utilized his experience to bolster his work in song production and engineering, commercial music, and even the occasional film score. Artists such as Los Angeles-based pop singers, Natasha Remi and Tatiana Erse, have entrusted Aaron with their music due to his wealth of experience as a musician and unique outlook on the creation and execution of music. In addition to producing for other artists, Aaron has a new vocally-centered EP entitled “A Little Louder” as well as a handful of singles available via streaming services.

In 2006, the United States Air Force provided Aaron a rare opportunity to perform music and lead scholar musicians. The US Air Force Band of Mid-America near St. Louis, Missouri and the US Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii are two bands with very different cultures and regions where Staff Sergeant Aaron Kusterer left his mark. Military bands have a long tradition of entertaining the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. During his military career, he inspired the hearts and minds of men and women throughout a ten-state region in the United States and internationally throughout the Pacific, Middle East, and Central American regions. Supporting the US military and handling international tours around the world is a fascinating job, only given to a few people in the world, and TSgt Kusterer has served his country with steadfast dedication.

Currently, Aaron works in both Los Angeles, CA and Honolulu, HI as a producer, touring guitarist, and music director for a wide variety of different groups and artists. He is also a musical director, guitarist, and tour manager for Twisted Gypsy, a Fleetwood Mac tribute show. When he isn't performing, he works out of his private studio on a variety of commercial and artist projects as a producer and engineer for AK Studios and Productions. 

Every musician has a story, a pattern of events and influences that shape who they are. For Aaron Kusterer, the greatest part of his story is the element of dedication.  Dedication to music and to being the best.