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John Kleemeier
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John has played for 20 years in classical ensembles and jazz/rock bands. He has recording and performance experience and has tought drum lessons since 2017. He makes music theroy fun and useful on the drum set, combining methods from famous drumset technique books. john also loves teaching latin beats on the drums. He earned a Bachelors Degree from the Univesity of Louisville music department.
John Flannigan
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John is a classically trained pianist. He studied under Dror Brian at the University of Louisville. Over the years, John has tailored his teaching style to accommodate each individual student. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching as everyone learns differently. John's goal is to help anyone to learn the piano in a way that fulfills their desire to create music no matter their age or skill level. In addition to classical music, John likes to play virtuosic renditions of music composed for video games. John is also fluent in a number of music styles including: jazz, pop, rock, and blues.
John Grammer
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John has been a professional musician for more than 30 years. He began his studies at the age of 7 with piano and drums, eventually moving to French Horn and theroy in high school. He studied under Ted Otten and Elisabeth Friese at the University of Louisville and under Don Murray at Bellermine College. Over his Long Career john has performed throughout the United States and Europe in orchestras, rock bands, musicals, and jazz chamber music ensembles.
Jeffrey Campbell
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Jay has more than 10 years experience DJing in Louisville. In addition to being one of the city's premier DJs Jay is also proficient in home recording software and production.
Michael Bacon
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Started playing drums in 1984 at the age of 21, has been teaching drums since 1987, and has been with Guitar Center since 2021. He specializes in Rock, Metal and Pop with a focus on reading and rudiments to improve his student's skills. Main influences include Neil Peart & Stewart Copeland.
Ernie Akins
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Sticktight began playing guitar at 9 years old and started being a professional musician at the age of 14. Sticktight performs extensively with his group playing their own originals, Country, Classic/Southern Rock and Blues. He has performed in the central, southern and western part of the United States. Sticktight is passionate about teaching guitar and would love to teach you!
Steven Anto
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Steven began his guitar journey in cover bands, jazz combos, and original projects. Although his roots are in classic rock, his main influences come from fusion and gospel music. He has had the opportunity to study under Jimmy Herring, Mike Seal and Craig Wagner. His teaching style incorporates ear training and a strong focus on music theory.
Cam Gooden
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Started playing bass in 2015, initially self taught, then went to UofL for Jazz Bass where he graduated with a Bachelors degree. Has been teaching in a professional setting for 4 years, influences are Marcus Miller, Michael League and Christian McBride, loves Jazz & Gospel music.
Isaiah Thomas-Turner
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He's been DJ'ing parties, clubs, private events and weddings for 5 years. 10 + years of Home Production experience in mainly House, EDM, Hip-Hop, R&B... Specializes in the use of samples and sampling, and brings a love of songwriting to the table.
Tim Flaherty
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Tim began playing guitar at 17, studied with Lyle Workman (Todd Rundgren, Jellyfish, Beck, Sting). After playing in numerous bands, Tim attended G.I.T. in Hollywood, CA, where he had his first real exposure to classical and jazz guitar. Tim can teach any level of student from Beginner to Advanced. His technique is inspired by Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Yngwie Malmsteen, & others, and was spotlighted in the Hometown Heroes column in Guitar World Magazine by Mike Varney in 1993. Tim is currently recording new high level guitar material for ShredGuy Records, and loves cats!
Harry Gainey
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Originally from Charlotte, NC and raised in South Carolina. Harry Gainey has been playing drums since the age of 3, starting in church and eventually performing with Fort Mill High School's Percussion Ensemble at the WGI Finals in Ohio. Nearly two years of music study at Liberty University, along with private instruction and years of self-teaching, have shaped his versatile approach. With experience playing in bands, writing original songs, and releasing music on streaming platforms, he brings both technical skill and real-world knowledge to help customers at every stage of their musical journey.
Kim Whallen
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Kim has been a musician for over 30 years, started on viola, and earned her degree in performance in viola in 2009. Since graduation she has pursued music in both classical and modern styles, she started performing celtic music in 2013 and created her band "Celtica Fae" in 2015. She has been teaching lessons in viola, fiddle, and voice for 15 years, and recently became the vocal instructor at the Louisville Guitar Center. She continues to perform locally and regionally at renaissance fairs, festivals and pubs with her band.
Eva Schiller
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Eva is a performing musician with 17 years of experience specializing in voice, guitar, and ukulele. She builds confident musicians from the ground up—emphasizing clear technique, healthy vocal habits, and practical music theory that students can use right away. A graduate of Oldham County High School under Brad Rogers, and later the University of Louisville, Eva teaches all ages, with a special knack for young learners and absolute beginners: patient pacing, interactive exercises, and step-by-step goals that keep lessons fun and motivating. Eva’s music taste covers a wide variety of genres. From Black Sabbath and My Chemical Romance, to Daniel Kahn & the Painted Bird and The Brothers Johnson—and she loves tailoring songs to each student’s style so practice sticks and progress shows.
Ray Clarke-Martin
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Ray Clarke-Martin is a vocalist, guitarist, and producer with training in Audio Production from Full Sail University. Inspired by Surreal Hess, Daniel Caesar, and John Legend, he specializes in R&B, Lo-Fi, and Pop, teaching on acoustic guitar, keyboard, ukulele, and voice. His lessons emphasize patience, connection, and learn-by-demonstration, showing students how to shape tone, timing, and phrasing in real songs. Ray’s approach to “filler chords” means adding tasteful movement between main chords, think passing chords, approach chords, extended voicings, and smooth voice-leading, to create that soulful glide heard in contemporary R&B. Whether you’re brand new or building advanced artistry, Ray blends ear training, groove work, and arrangement skills so students progress musically and creatively. Sessions often include writing or refining hooks, layering harmonies, and crafting intimate Lo-Fi textures that translate on stage and in the DAW. Outside the studio, Ray’s into gaming, songwriting, producing, streaming, climbing, cars, and parkour, interests he leverages to keep lessons personal, engaging, and goal-driven.
James Powell
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James Powell is a seasoned guitarist and active working musician with a BA in Jazz Performance from UofL. Influenced by legends like Hendrix, Clapton, Allan Holdsworth, Jimmy Page, and David Gilmour, he teaches and performs across Jazz, Gospel, Rock, and Blues. His core playing specialties include fingerpicking, jazz harmony, improvisation, and legato, and he teaches on electric, acoustic, and classical guitar. As a frequent gigging player, James brings real-world experience from gospel church performance and freelance work with local jazz, rock, and blues bands—so students learn not just what to play, but how to play in actual musical settings. James is especially strong in helping students develop musical depth through arrangement, recording, and engineering-minded thinking. His lessons are ideal for students who are serious about growth and want clear direction, accountability, and artistry—not just random riffs. He can help players connect technique to musical expression, from tasteful phrasing to full-song structure. Outside lessons, he enjoys drawing and taking walks, but his center of gravity is unmistakable: total commitment to music, craft, and continual improvement.
Danny Schellenberger
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Danny Schellenberger is a high-energy guitar instructor and performer with 24 years of experience as a guitarist, shaped by influences like Mark Tremonti, Lamb of God, Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Killswitch Engage, and Tim Henson. He teaches across metal, thrash, metalcore, power metal, rock, blues, and country, with a strong focus on tapping, legato, rhythm precision, improvising, and ad-lib phrasing. Danny teaches by demonstration and momentum—students hear it, see it, then do it—using encouragement and excitement to build confidence and consistency. His background includes years of trombone study (ages 11–20), vocal experience, and a practical “guitar player who can sing” mindset that helps students lock in timing, melody, and stage-ready musicality. Lessons with Danny are structured but intense in the best way: clean mechanics first, then speed, feel, and expression. He also supports home recording and music theory, helping students translate riffs into full songs and better decisions in writing, tracking, and arranging. Whether you’re chasing tighter downpicking, smoother lead transitions, or more confident improvisation, Danny keeps progress measurable and motivating. Outside music, he’s into graphic design, web development, cooking, fitness, Magic: The Gathering, and deep dives into music gear and gear-focused content.
Dan Benford-Pyles
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Danley Pyles is a dynamic keyboardist, bassist, and music leader whose playing is shaped by influences like Robert Glasper, Debussy, Smokie Norful, Jill Scott, Paul Halley, and Erykah Badu. On piano he moves comfortably through Neo-Soul, Gospel, Funk, and Classical, with a core belief that “if you can practice it, you can learn it”—and he instills that mindset in every student. Danley teaches piano, bass, Hammond organ, home recording, and pro audio, blending musicianship with a practical, systems-minded approach rooted in his Associate’s degree in electrical engineering. His experience runs deep: a first recital at age 4, 15 years in church music ministry, and the past 8 years stepping into stronger music leadership roles. His former band Minor Element competed in the Battle of the Bands at NAMM, and music has literally relocated him twice to different states. Danley has also been building modern production chops for a decade—working with MIDI, DAWs, and VSTs to remix and reimagine songs. He’s best matched with students who are hungry and self-motivated: people who want guidance, structure, and solutions they can apply—rather than having everything spoon-fed. Outside the studio, he’s into learning new instruments, remixing tracks, astronomy, and math—because his brain apparently refuses to pick just one universe to explore.
Ron Brunton
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Ron Brunton is a veteran multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer with a lifetime of stage time—51 years performing, 45 years on guitar, and 41 years as a vocalist. His influences run from The Beatles, David Bowie, and Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell, Madison Cunningham, The Lemon Twigs, and Sharp Pins, and he pulls from a wild (but musical) spectrum: rock, classic country, jazz/be-bop, shoegaze, glam, R&B, Bossa Nova, and classical. Ron teaches electric and acoustic guitar, bass, and vocals, and can also coach beginner drums, with strong specialties in fingerpicking, classical guitar approach, and jazz picking. A regional touring musician who’s played from Delaware down to New Orleans with his current band Zu Zu Ya Ya, Ron has also performed with local acts including Merry Pranksters, R.U.O.K?, and the all-original band Black Pins. Lessons with Ron are built for the student who already loves listening—the person who hears something magical in a song and wants the tools to unlock it: tone, groove, phrasing, harmony, and feel. He also brings music production into the mix for students who want to record, arrange, or build tracks. Outside the studio he’s into music (obviously), cooking, reading, technology, and learning new things—basically the kind of brain that stays curious and makes everyone around it better.