Meet The Staff

	Joe Quattrocchi, Piano Current member of the Alternative band Miles to Vine, and graduate of American River College, Joe Q. has taught students elements of Rock, Jazz, and contemporary piano. Joe's accomplishments include First place at the 2002 Reno jazz Festival for best Jazz combo. With Joe's wide range of styles, he has become a very popular teacher at KGMC.... shall we put you on the waiting list?
	Kathryn Pisaro, Piano, Oboe Dr. Kathryn Pisaro as we'd like to say, after receiving her Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Kathryn has kept busy working with Garth Brooks, The Moody Blues, Charlie Watts, Henry Mancini, and Ray Charles. We are glad she's part of the staff, bringing her expertise to KGMC.
	Dan Stone, Drums, Piano After studying percussion at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, Dan headed west to California where is graduated with honors from Musician's Institute. Because of his wide variety of playing styles, Dan's a top pick for session work, when he not performing on his own. KGMC welcome's Dan, as he adds a nice flare to our drum program
	Ron Munn, Brass , Woodwinds , Piano , Guitar Ron brings a unique skill to KGMC, as he can play and teach a wide variety of popular instruments. A performer and songwriter, Ron has taught for over 12yrs in a wide range of styles. Students love him! The "Jack of all trades".
	Greg Kupka, Violin, Guitar, Bass From the Monterey Jazz Festival to Downbeat's 2000 Studio Orchestra Category Winner, Greg keeps himself busy with music projects and teaching at KGMC. An accomplished string player and composer, Greg's ability to get students playing right away is just one extra personal talent.
	Chris Armstrong, Drums, Percussion Chris comes to KGMC with a Master of Fine Arts & World Music from California Institute of the Arts, focusing on Indian and African percussion With an extensive study of African music and culture with drummers from Ghana, Mali, Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Senegal, including a one-month research trip to Ivory Coast with the Dembele drumming family, Chris can also slam Rock, Pop, Jazz and other styles too.
	Georgia Waggoner, Voice, Piano With over 24 years experience in vocal performance, Georgia brings her vocal "chops" for all that want to jump into singing, or refreash what they know..... as yes, Georgia has sung the National Anthem at Doger's Stadium too. Her piano skills can't go unnoticed either. Being a Music Specialist at some of our local school in SCV, she can step in and get you playing the piano in no time.
	Ann-Marita Garsed, Voice, Piano, Guitar Ann-Marita Garsed is a vocalist, songwriter, performer and music teacher with a background in four countries on three different continents; Norway, Sweden, Australia and the U.S. She studied at Musicians Institute, Hollywood, where she was awarded Most Outstanding Vocal Student at the time of her graduation. She then went on to record two solo albums of self-penned songs that have received acclaim and radio play in numerous countries around the globe. In 2008, she was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year in Australia's Victorian and National Country Music Awards, and in 2009 she was a 4th place winner in the Unisong International Songwriting Contest.
	Dave Lemasters, Guitar, Bass, Composition, GIGMASTER'S Having performed with various bands from the early 80's, Dave is a hands on guy. He has opened for artists such as: BTO, Bad Co., Three Dog Night, Kansas, and The Gin Blossoms. Moving from Ohio, he has settled in Southern Cal, and has been actively teaching and working in the studio on various movie soundtracks. His styles include Rock, Pop, Jazz, and Country. Dave also heads up our GIGMASTERS Program, where 3-4 individuals get together and form a band. WOW!
	Angela DeSantis, Piano, Voice, Music Theory, Angela comes to KGMC with a host of experience in vocal performance, and piano teaching. Graduating from The Master's College ( Cum laude ), Angela has kept busy with various music productions in the Santa Clarita Valley, including performing, as well as behind the scenes in production
	Sarah Villalva, Guitar, Piano, Music Theory, Receiving her AA degree from Musician's Institute, Sarah is planning on receiving her bachelor's in music business in the near future. Having the pleasure of being mentored by guitar greats such as Ross Bolton, Joe Elliott, Al Bonhomme, Keith Wyatt and Marcelo Berestevoy, her styles lean towards fusion, rock (any kind!), funk, blues, latin and jazz. Since Sarah is also a very active musician being in a latin rock/pop all-female band called Dollce FM and a soul/r&b band called Soul Spectra, her students will learn the cutting edge techniques of live performance
	Jennifer Mikolyski, Customer Service What can I say...Jenny does it all. Anything you need done, from ordering music to signing up lessons...or just going to Starbucks....call Jennifer. KGMC would not be the same without her
	Jason McKay, KGMC Manager Jason is a multi-instrumentalist, with guitar and saxophone being his emphases. He's a Music Business graduate from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and has been playing professionally since high school. He knows a bit about recording, a bit about live sound and a lot about rock 'n roll. Ask Jason anything...he knows all.
	Eric Weber, KGMC Staff Eric dabbles at Bass guitar, and has studied piano. An avid music lover, Eric's music collection is in the 1000's. He loves anything from Rap to Rock. Eric works with Jennifer in the office.
	Dennis M. Weber, Guitar , Piano MIDI , Bass , Vocal Coaching Owner of KGMC, Dennis holds a music degree in composition, which has help land his songs on national TV. Sometime called the "MIDI expert", Dennis also helps local musicians in song writing, and music composition.