Our People

Joe Quattrocchi - Piano, Composition

Joe has performed in rock and jazz festivals, classical and orchestral concerts, various California colleges, as well as the Sacramento, Bay Area and L.A. club scenes. He has also been rehearsal pianist and director for various musicals, a lead church pianist and head organist, a vocal and instrumental accompanist, in addition to freelance gigging and recording credits in Sacramento and Hollywood. Joe has been teaching various styles of music, including classical, rock, contemporary, jazz and blues, to piano students of all ages and levels since 1999.

Nichole Mccummsey - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Uke

Bassist for Paradise Kitty, L.A.'s all female Guns N' Roses tribute, Nichole comes to KGMC with the experience and knowledge needed to get you playing guitar with ease. With over 10 years of teaching experience, she got the skills to make learning fun, and cool. Nichole is also a gear head. If you have questions on what's hot in the industry, or looking to get a new instrument, just ask... she's there to help

Sara Owinyo - Voice, Piano, Flute

Sara has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The Master’s College. She loves singing and teaching musical theater, jazz, classical, and pop. She has sung and traveled to 9 countries with The Master’s Chorale, been a featured soloist in many live performance and recordings. Some of her recent projects include recording at Capitol Records and being a part of Josh Groban’s live studio choir for PBS. Some of the shows she has enjoyed performing in include Grease, Cats, The Fantasticks, H.M.S. Pinafore, and many more.

Joshua Huntington - Piano, Guitar, Music Theory, Composition

Joshua grew up in a musical family and discovered his passion for all types of music very early in life. He began playing guitars by age 7 and joined his church’s adult worship team by the age of 13. In his early teens, he discovered he also had a gift for the piano and voraciously began to pursue playing classical music and composing for orchestra. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Music and Composition at The Master’s College and has rounded out his musicianship by adding the violin to his list of instruments. He desires to go on to get his Master Degree and eventually his doctorate with a desire to compose and eventually teach at the university level. Joshua has performed multiple times playing piano with The Master’s College and the Joshua Tree Philharmonic

Colleen Kobussen - Piano, Voice

Classically trained but a lover of all styles of music, Colleen began teaching piano lessons to children and adults almost 20 years ago. After graduating summa cum laude from UC Berkeley, she became one of the top professional piano accompanists in San Francisco, Salzburg, and eventually New York City, where she accompanied for voice studios at Mannes College of Music and the Juilliard School. In New York, Colleen worked extensively as the studio pianist for the late Claire Alexander. Ms. Alexander was the voice teacher to many successful singers, such as Sinatra, Clooney, Belafonte, and others.

Working at that studio crystallized Colleen's understanding of the principles and mechanics of the human voice, and over time, Ms. Alexander began referring voice students to her. As a vocal coach, Colleen can impart the warm-ups from the studios of world-class teachers; help with the fundamentals of intonation, enunciation, and phrasing; inventing great arrangements catered to you, your voice, and your style! We are glad she's part of the team at KGMC.

Kathryn Pisaro - Piano, Oboe

Kathryn received her Ph.D. in Musicology from Northwestern University. Throughout her career as a musician, she has worked with many notable artists, including Garth Brooks, The Moody Blues, Charlie Watts, Henry Mancini, and Ray Charles. When she isn't teaching at the KGMC, Kathryn teaches music history at the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts).

Dan Stone - Drums, Piano, Recording

After studying percussion at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, Dan headed west to California where he graduated with honors from Musician's Institute. Because of his wide variety of playing styles, Dan is a top pick for session work when he's not performing on his own. Dan also heads a website which you can purchase custom drum tracks for your projects (www.drumstracksforyou.com). With our new addition, The Stage Door, Dan engineers some of the studio recording done at KGMC.

Emily Rader - Cello

Emily discovered her love for music at a very young age and began playing the cello at age 9. Her desire for a career in this field has motivated her to pursue two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts, Music with an emphasis in Communication, and a Bachelor of Science, Business with an emphasis in Public Relations. She comes to KGMC with experience in the performance and recording world, as well as teaching those who also love the cello! Emily is excited to see others fall in love with the instrument she is most passionate about.

Ron Munn - Brass, Woodwinds, Piano, Guitar, Music Theory

Ron brings a unique skill set to KGMC, as he can play and teach a wide variety of popular instruments. A performer and songwriter, Ron has taught for over fifteen years in a wide range of styles. Students love him! The "Jack of all trades".

Lainey White - Violin

Lainey began studying the violin at age 9 and quickly developed a strong passion for performing and teaching. From a very young age, Lainey knew that she wanted to build her career in the music industry and has established a very successful studio of students, as well as consistent performances and recording gigs for many local artists and groups. With extensive training in many styles of music including classical, fiddle, jazz, and theater, along with a strong knowledge of music theory and history, Lainey is passionate about extending the joy of learning and playing the violin to her students. She is excited and honored to be on board with the educators at KGMC to help spread this joy with student musicians!

Antony DiGennaro - Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, Piano, Banjo, Harmonica

Antony DiGennaro is a songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. Antony's unique songs and compositions draw from a blend of influences ranging from early American folk music to techniques culled from the 20th century experimental tradition. To date, he has released several albums as a soloist, leader and sideman as well as many scores for independent film. His debut record 'A Lonesome Fog: New Music for Solo Guitars' was released in 2008 on pfMentum Records to some critical acclaim. His most recent ensemble, Tears of the Moosechaser, has been garnering a local following in the Los Angeles area as of late with the recent release of 'Songs for a Sinister Woman'. Antony is also a member several performing groups including the heavy metal trio known as Whale and The Feedback Wave Riders, an improvisational collective involving some of the Los Angeles area's finest instrumentalists.

Josh Linsky - Drums, Hand Percussion, World Percussion Piano

Joshua Linsky is an experienced music teacher who has taught at California Institute of the Arts, California State Summer School for the Arts, through CalArts Music Source, and currently at Keyboard Galleria Music Center. Joshua performs regularly with Los Angeles based groups that formed over the last three years; MLK (Montgomery, Linsky, Karahalios), The Arielle Deem Band, Vinny Golia and Graviton, Music For The Moment, and International Connection. Josh focuses on a mix of stick technique, reading, and fundamental vocabulary including rudiments with beginner level drum students. You and Josh will play together, and even play along to tracks of your choice. Experienced students will explore limb independence techniques. Students will work on all kinds of grooves that separate each limb from one another; the idea being that in time, every limb will be able to play it's own independent pattern simultaneously. Complementary rhythms will be borrowed from West African drumming styles such as Ewe drumming from Ghana and Djembe drumming from Ghana and Senegal. Students of all levels are also invited to inquire about studying playing swing, be-bop phrasing, playing with brushes, improvising over a song form, comping in a rhythm section, and transcription / history of legendary musicians.

Angel Yu - Voice, Piano, Music Theory

Angel joins the teaching staff at KGMC with a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Cal State Long Beach. Her strong background in performance will engage any student's interest and prepare them for performing whateve they want to. Maybe you caught her backing up the Rolling Stones when they played Los Angeles in 2013.

Dave Lemasters - Guitar, Bass, Songwriting, Performance, GIGMASTERZ

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 Company, Three Dog Night, Kansas, and The Gin Blossoms. Moving from Ohio, he has settled in Southern California 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 Gigmasterz Program, where he mentors 3-4 bands and prepares them for a live performance.

Frank Josephs - Piano, Music Theory, Recording

Frank comes to KGMC with a vast knowledge of piano performance and music theory. As a musician Frank has work with artist such as, Dixie Dregs, Steve Vai, Air Supply, and the Dazz Band. His mixing and mastering skills have landed credits on FOX News, So You Think You Can Dance, MTV Undressed, American Idol, Criminal Minds, and CSI.

Penny Weber -KGMC Customer Service

Penny is 200% Customer Service. Her enthusiasm for working with students and parents combined with her cheerful personality makes those hectic paper-work days go fast.

Collin Hockenbury -KGMC Staff, Repair Tech, Sound Engineer

Collin comes to KGMC with tons of experience when it relates to music gear, including guitars, amps, band instrument, and live sound. A player himself, he knows good tone, and what gear is needed to get it. His knowledge of electronics is an asset for getting your instrument repaired as well. Easy going, Collin is a perfect fit at Keyboard Galleria Music Center.

Jennifer Mikolyski -Customer Service / Sales

Jennifer has been with KGMC forever, that's because she's the owners daughter! Growing up in the "family business" means she very well familiar with helping out customers old and new. Weather it's a lesson question, or suggestions on an instrument, Jenny will figure it out.

Dennis Weber - Guitar, Piano, Bass, Song Writing, Repair Tech, Recording Engineer

The owner of KGMC, Dennis has a degree in Music Composition, which has helped him land his songs on national TV. Prior to opening KGMC in 1989, Dennis was a district manager for the largest piano retailer in the U.S., so his knowledge of both acoustic and digital pianos is vast. He also works with local musicians with songwriting and composition; and when he's not helping customers or teaching students, his time is split between playing guitar with The DNA Band performing for corporate events and weddings, and his contempory Christian group SFI. Their music can be found on iTunes. Dennis also helps engineer some of the studio recording done at KGMC in our new Stage Door.