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Joseph Fischer
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Hello, my name is Joe Fischer, and I've been a musician for 18 years. I started playing live shows at 11 and later studied guitar performance at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California. I play rock, pop, funk, blues, and metal, my most recent project was writing music for video games.
Frank Giarratano
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I'm Frank Giarratano, I'm a guitar teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. I teach electric and acoustic guitar as well as beginner bass and ukelele. I hold a Master's degree in Music from Northern Illinois University and have spent close to a decade as a performing solo musician. I'm passionate about helping my students grow and enjoy making music.
Brandon Macciaro
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Hey, I’m Brandon! I’ve been drumming for over 15 years and hold a BA in Music. Teaching drums isn’t just something I do—it’s what I love, and I bring that passion to every lesson.
Jerremiah Smith
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Jerremiah earned his BA and MA in music from California State University, Chico, specializing in guitar performance. He began teaching in northern California in 2003, where he taught and performed locally until 2011 when he accepted a full time teaching position with the Bermuda School of Music. In addition to teaching and performing, Jerremiah helped to coordinate and execute the Bermuda Guitar Festival until 2023, when he returned to the US with his family. Jerremiah specializes in classical guitar but enjoys playing most styles of guitar, as well as ukulele and bass. He enjoys explaining music theory in a way that is useful and easily understandable, and has published several compositions for solo guitar.
Anthony Lopez
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My name is Anthony, and I hold an Associate of Fine Arts degree from the College of DuPage. My favorite genres of music are metal, jazz, classical, and house. I believe music is a powerful way to challenge yourself, discover who you are, and connect with the world and the people around you.
Erik Molin
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Erik has been playing guitar since 2006 and brings a unique background with a B.S. in Architectural Science from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Alongside his musical expertise, he has coached boys’ and girls’ lacrosse and soccer teams to national titles at both the high school and club levels. Since joining Guitar Center in 2022, Erik has built one of the most active student rosters, specializing in Latin, alternative, and rock styles—with a strong focus on metal.
Jayden Lawrence
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Hi, my name is Jayden. I've been teaching drums since 2020. If you're ready to achieve your goal of becoming a reliable, gig-ready, or professional drummer, then look no further than my lesson room. I want to be YOUR guide on your drumming journey to successfully mastering timing, tone, and technique.
Diamond Balazhi
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Hi, my name is Diamond Balazhi. I’m originally from Europe and studied jazz music. I’m a guitarist and teacher who helps students learn in a fun, approachable way. I’ll not only help you build solid skills, but also develop your unique style.
Jon Walters
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Though an artist by trade, Jon Walters began his extensive guitar teaching career at Guitar Center in early 2025. While not writing or recording music, he prefers the gift of teaching to people of all ages. He draws inspiration from John Cage to Dr. Suzuki and Rivers Cuomo. He also enjoys coffee.
Kiana Kong
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Kiana earned her BA in Music Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She started teaching piano and voice lessons while in college. In addition to more than 20 years of piano experience, Kiana has used her songwriting and music production skills to compose music for short films and video games.
Holly Taylor
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Hi! I'm Holly and I taught elementary music for seven years before coming to Guitar Center. I got my bachelor's in Music Education from Western Illinois University and I've been playing clarinet for over twenty years and teach all sorts of instruments including clarinet, saxophone, flute, and piano.
Ben Kodet
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I’m Ben Kodet, a multi-instrumentalist and audio producer with a passion for helping students grow through music. Trained at the Institute of Production Recording, I specialize in piano, bass, and music production across R&B, Rock, Pop, and Jazz. My goal is to inspire confidence, creativity, and connection in every student I work with—because music truly changes lives.
Connor Butler
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Connor Butler is a passionate music performer and educator currently working towards his master's degree in Percussion here at NIU. Originally from North Carolina, Connor received his bachelor's in music performance from Western Carolina University, where he also taught private drum set lessons. Currently, Connor performs with the NIU Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band and Wind Ensemble. In addition to his studies at NIU, Connor also serves as the drumline instructor at East Aurora High School. As an educator, Connor is focused on a student-centered curriculum, where he meets students where they're at to support their strengths and build up their weaknesses. Through lessons, Connor hopes to create a fun and safe space that inspires students to become better musicians, and to use music as a tool both now and through the rest of their lives.
Justin Huang
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2026.