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Meet the Staff
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Lucas Jones,
Guitar, Voice
Musicians
Institute ( M.I.) and Guitar Institute (G.I.T.) certified, Lucas attended
Mansfield University where he majored in music performance. He ability to play
and perform many styles makes him an excellent choice for studying at KGMC.
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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.
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Jay Gravatt, Drums / Piano
A Graduate from Cal Arts Jay is a local school teacher and our
School Director. His expertise not only includes
piano, and drums, but hand percussion, and Middle Eastern Music.
Awesome
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Matt Miller,
Guitar, Slap Bass, Bass Guitar After his
attendance at the Musician's Institute, Matt has toured Europe
playing Belgium, France, Denmark, Germany, & Holland playing
guitar for Barnyard Ballers. His skills have landed him
performances in International festivals in front of thousands of
people. Specializing in Psychobilly, Punk, Surf, Blues & good ol'
Rock'n'Roll, Matt adds his special talents at KGMC.
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Joe Quattrocchi, Piano
Current member of the Alternative band
Everyday Joe, 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
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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
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Lusine Marukyan, Violin /
Piano / Voice
Born in
Armenia,Lusine's mother is a professional pianist and father a
professional violinist. She started to play the violin at the age of 5,
and at the age of six attend the special musical school named after
Tchaikovsky. At the age of 8 Lusine started to play the piano and at age
10, started singing. She graduated from Tchaikovsky school in
2003 and has been a part of many orchestras, performed as a solo
player, and participated in many competitions; wining many awards. We
welcome Lusine's talents.
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Dan Stone, Drums
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
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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".
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Georgia
Waggoner, Voice / Piano
Cypress City College Graduate, Georgia has over
25 years experience in piano & vocal coaching. From singing the
National Anthem at Dodger Stadium to performances at Carnegie
hall, it seems Georgia has done it all. Outstanding with her
students, we welcome her to the staff.
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Anait
Arushanyan, Piano Fluent in English,
Russian, and Armenian, Anait hold a Master's in Music Degree.
Aside from teaching piano and music theory, Anait is well
qualified in leading orchestra's ,to lecturing on piano
fundamentals, to advance studies. As we like to say it..."she
teaches teachers". We are very happy to have Anait as one one of
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Greg Kupka, Violin / Guitar
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.
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Nick Stark, Guitar / Bass
10 yrs of performance experience including
The famous Remo Jazz Festival and the International Association of Jazz
Educators in Toronto, combined with Classical Theory & Performance
instruction at American River College, Nick bring his expertise to KGMC. |
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Eric Schauman, Guitar, Bass
Born 'n' raised in the Kentucky coal... I mean...
in central Wisconsin, Eric has been a musician since the days of
pots and pans on the front porch, but a bit more formally
trained at the University of Wisconsin. Eric has studied various
musical styles, and truly enjoys passing on his knowledge and
appreciation of the guitar to others.
We are glad to have him aboard. |
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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
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Nichole McCumsey, Guitar
From College of the Canyons,
Nikki brings over 10 years of experience in not only playing
guitar, but understanding all the elements of guitar effect and
hooking up gear for your performance. She has performed live in
many venues in SCV, and Los Angeles.
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Jennifer Mikolyski, KGMC
Staff
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 |
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Jason McKay, KGMC
Staff
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.
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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
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