1998 Musicians Institute Bachelor’s degree graduate, Lenny Widegren was born and raised in Sweden. After playing the local Los Angeles scene, he recorded two albums with Boulevard (1987), and the Ungrateful (1993). Lenny plays blues, hard rock, metal, and slide guitar with equal passion, and performs internationally with his band Elegantly Wasted.

Comedy fans will spy Lenny playing himself as the lead guitarist of Russell Brand’s character in the hit film Get Him to the Greek.

At MI, Lenny teaches Alternative Guitar Heroes, Hard Rock LPW, Single String Improvisation, Rhythm Guitar, RSW, Open Counseling, and Private Lessons.