Toby Friesen
I was born into a musical family. My parents introduced me to an assortment of instruments at an early age. We played handbells, recorder, piano (though I quit piano lessons pretty quickly). I developed an obsession with guitar after starting on the Ukulele at age 6. Once I was big enough my parents bought me my first acoustic guitar. At 12, I was given an electric guitar out of the blue from one of my dad’s childhood friends. From that point, the electric guitar has been my primary instrument and obsession. I moved to Nashville in 2005 when my band signed a record deal. After we broke up in 2009 I started my career as a hired gun guitarist. I’m blessed to have toured and played for some incredible artists including Jeremy Camp (current), Jackson Waters (member), NEEDTOBREATHE, Sam Tinnesz, Francesca Batistelli, Casting Crowns, TobyMac, For King and Country, David Leonard, All Sons and Daughters, Andrew Jannakos, Andrew Ripp, and more. I’m grateful and humbled to be a part of the LSL family!
