Brad Dutz began working as applied faculty at CSULB in the Fall of 1992. He was born 1960 in Decatur, Illinois, and has played music all his life. In 1981, after graduating from North Texas University, he moved to Los Angeles and began studying with Luis Conte, who to this day is a strong influence, both as a teacher and a friend. Brad's musical influences include the works of Don Alias, John Bergamo, Airto, and Emil Richards.

He has eleven CDs to his credit, including his solo and duet CDs and band member CDs by Submedia, OtherParts, and Sleight of Hand; he has also done a series of eight instructional videos for Interworld Music. Brad is also active in the LA underground jazz scene. A few of his accomplishments in the music industry are:

Film & TV: Beverly Hills 90210, Mission Impossible, Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek V, Little Mermaid, Nightmare on Elm Street, etc.

CD/ Album credits: 200+ including: David Benoit, Rick Braun, Jeff Berlin, Jeff Bridges, Rickie Lee Jones, Leo Kottke, Alanis Morrissette, Willie Nelson, Uncle Festive, Steve Smith, Terence Trent D'Arby, KISS, Tribal Tech, and various At the Movies CDs.

Live performances: Airto, Maynard Ferguson, Kenny Loggins, Frank Sinatra Jr., and others.