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Nate Shaw

Co-Founder

Pronouns: He/Him

Alex Kerckhoff

Guitar, Bass & Ukelele

Pronouns: He/Him

Ben Healy

Director of Private Lessons Piano

Pronouns: He/Him

Benny Woodard

Bands, Piano, Drums & Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

Dan May

Drums & Piano

Pronouns: He/Him

Zarek Deosaran

Piano, Exploration Bands & Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

Davis Rowan

Drums

Pronouns: He/Him

Francesca Lionetta

Camp, Date Nights, Guest Teacher & Administration

Pronouns: She/Her

Ian Ridenhour

Drums, Piano, Bands & Camp

Pronouns: He/They

Jendayi Bonds

Guitar, Voice & Camps

Pronouns: She/Her

Jerry Murphy

Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass & Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

Jessica Tolliver

Director of Families & Communication

Pronouns: She/Her

John Russell

Bands, Guitar, Voice & Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

Josh Kinney

Bands, Piano, Drums, Guitar & Camp

Pronouns: They/Them

Mal Best

Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

Michelle Zilles

MiniKeys

Pronouns: She/Her

Natalie Young

Voice, Piano, Guitar & Curriculum Designer

Pronouns: She/Her

Paul Madigan

Bands, Drums & Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

Peira Moinester

Co-Founder & Camp Director

Pronouns: She/Her

Ryan Linke

Guitar, Bass, Piano & Camps

Pronouns: He/Him

Violet Taber

Guitar, Piano, Voice & Camp

Pronouns: She/They

David Morales Lopez

Piano, Voice, Exploration Bands & Camp

Pronouns: He/Him

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