Find An Instructor By

James Bobetsky
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
From Queens, New York; DJ Carbon specialized with MC'ing and pursued his interest in Djing. James has developed his craft over 25 years with vinyl turntables and digital controllers.
Craig Steward
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Kansas Music Hall of Fame Inductee Craig "Twister" Steward is the former Harmonica artist with Frank Zappa. He was called the "Hendrix of the Harp" by Hohner Harmonica Inc. Steward has recording credits on three of Zappa's albums, and has performed in France, Amsterdam, and England. Steward was also featured playing harmonica on the motion picture soundtrack "Men Don't Leave", starring Jessica Lange. He has performed with artists such as Willie Dixon, George Duke, Steve Vai, and many others.
Nelson Spaulding
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Nelson grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and at a young age he was introduced to the very first Guitar Hero game when it was first released. He realized that he loved making music and quickly joined concert band playing the loudest instrument available (drums according to the teacher). He continued playing percussion throughout high school and college where he received his bachelor's degree in Music Composition. Part of his formal education included drums, orchestral percussion, piano proficiency, and music theory. Nelson played guitar for weddings, high school concerts, musicals, and places of worship. He has always loved music and teaching others how to make it!
Ethan Leclair Ashcraft Pear
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Ethan is a Music Major from Kingman, KS. He has been involved with various musical ensembles since he was in kindergarten including but not limited to, Vocal Jazz Groups, Instrumental Jazz Groups, Madrigal Choirs, Pep Bands, Wind Symphonies and much more. Ethan Is currently a student at Hutchinson Community College studying to be a music teacher in the future. He is involved with every ensemble offered at HCC.
Brandon Grosch
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Brandon is a guitarist and drummer from Wichita, KS. His music training started at eleven years old when he joined band in elementary school. In addition to band, Brandon has received private instruction from Alex Nordine, Kirk Russell, and Sean Borst. His performance career started in 2023 when he joined the band Happy No Lucky, playing bass. Brandon is also a gifted composer who writes scoring for Rupp Films and session work with various local artists. Apart from performing and teaching, Brandon enjoys playing video games, hanging out with his cat, Azula, and watching anime.
Mary Elliott
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Mary Elliott developed an interest in music at a young age, when she began taking piano, guitar, and vocal lessons. She began writing and recording music at the age of eight, and has continued ever since. Her favorite genres include singer-songwriter, jazz, folk, classical, and pop. She participated in choir and madrigals all through high school, as well as All-State Choir and Solo Vocal competitions. She currently plays in jazz ensembles at WSU, and performs outside of school whenever she can find the time. In the future, she hopes to pursue careers in music production and sound engineering.
Nikolas Lampman Thompson
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Nikolas has been involved in music since he was in 5th grade when he started with trumpet. Before his freshman year of high school, he found his passion for guitar which sparked his interest in pursuing a career in music. Nikolas is well versed in many genres including but not limited to metal, jazz, rock, and indie. He is currently a student at WSU pursuing a degree in Jazz Studies and plays in the guitar ensemble as well as one the jazz combos. After college, Nikolas plans to pursue a career in song writing and performing.
Julian Urrego
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$116
(4) 60 Min:
$220
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Julian Urrego is a Colombian American guitarist/multi-instrumentalist and songwriter currently based here in Wichita, KS. He is an active performer in the Wichita music scene while studying jazz guitar under William Flynn at Wichita State University. With a broad palette of musical and cultural influences, he has delved into the music scenes of Kansas and Texas, exploring jazz, free improvisation, Latin, metal, punk, and folk music. As of late, his primary projects include the WSU Guitar Ensemble, WSU Jazz Combo, and his jazz guitar duo project. Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.
Phil Berger
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Phil started in a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA. He was inspired by a family friend playing Crazy Train riff by Ozzy Osbourn. His first lessons were through a local music store and joint Jazz band in high school. He started taking private jazz and classical lessons when he had the opportunity to take private lessons with Richie Kotzen (solo artist, Poison and The Winery Dogs) and Al Pitrelli (Alice Cooper and Trans-Siberian Orchestra). He earned his Jazz Performance degree in 1997 while starting to build a touring resume playing guitar for the Charles Fambraugh Trio. In 1999, his band was signed to a major label beginning a 15 year relationship that included 5 albums and 2500 shows. In 2015, Phil began his studio career working with Randall Allen (Movie Producer) and artists such as Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Al Pitrelli (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Corey Glover (Living Colour), Jeff Scott Soto (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater, Alice Cooper), Brian Tichy (Gene Simmons, ex-Billy Idol), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson) and many more. Phil is currently touring with The Voice contestant Country Artist Jake Gill and working on a new album of progressive rock/progressive metal originals including a track with Corey Glover of Living Colour. Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.
Ethan Finney
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Ethan Finney is a musician and educator from Andover, KS. He is currently studying Music Education at Wichita State with an emphasis in Keyboards. He has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.
Jayke Wedel
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
Darrin Bounds
Distance: mi
(4) 30 Min:
$
(4) 60 Min:
$
Book Now View Details
Guitar Center Wichita 4448 W. Kellogg Dr. Wichita, KS
Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.