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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.
Tyler Spatafore
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Tyler is a drum instructor from Peoria, IL with a background in live rock performance which lends itself well to his teaching style and enthusiasm for the instrument. Tyler started off as a self-taught musician for many years before taking lesson from various instructors. He understands that it's not just time in the lesson room that makes a great drummer, but applying those newly learned skills and techniques in countless hours of independent practice. As a chemistry major at Bradley, he uses his knowledge of physics and pattern recognition to critically analyze the little details in hand and foot technique. Playing in multiple bands at countless shows has made Tyler a versatile drummer that continues to push himself constantly.
Anthony Ray
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Anthony is a talented multi-instrumentalist and music teacher from Peoria, IL. While guitar is his primary instrument, he is also highly skilled in bass guitar and drums. His relaxed, approachable teaching style makes him a great fit for students of all ages—from young beginners to adult learners.
Noah Kale
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Hi my name is Noah! I Have been specializing in the drums and percussion for over 10 years. I believe the best way to play is from the heart and anyone can rock the drums when they dedicate the time and energy. I look forward to working with you!
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.
Neil Steinbach
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I got my first guitar when I was 8 years old, and I've been playing ever since! The enjoyable thing about music is that no matter how long you've played, there is always something new to learn and explore.
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.
Tom Jacobs
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Tom began playing guitar at the age of 11 and played with several local rock and blues based bands. Tom completed a 3 year course in Guitar Studies with Berklee College of Music in 2013. His main styles of teaching are rock and blues, as well as metal and country. Passionate about teaching, and loves seeing students thrive.
Dawn Zapata
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Throughout her 30 years in music, Dawn has been a solo vocalist, a choral conductor and a member of 10 choirs, including the Harvard University Choir and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir. She enjoys classical, pop, gospel, blues and jazz and is currently a student in vocal performance and music production at Berklee College of Music. She also has a background in education and believes that learning music should be as fun as listening to it for all students at any level.
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.
Jaylen Gordon
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With a passion for music that started at age 13, Jaylen brings a well-rounded and inspiring approach to teaching. Classically trained to an intermediate level, their musical influences span Gospel, Classical, Pop, Jazz, and R&B—giving students a diverse and exciting learning experience. Beyond the lesson room, they’ve spent the past five years working in music production and vocal engineering for major artists, honing a deep understanding of studio performance and sound. With a background in live performance and a heart for helping young musicians grow, Jaylen loves working with kids and is always learning right alongside them.
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.
Wolfgang Vergara
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Wolfgang is from Roscoe, IL, and is a Music Business and Accounting student at Bradley University.  He plays classical and jazz piano with some of his favorite artists being Pat Metheny, Bill Evans, and Emmet Cohen.  He is a gigging musician in several ensembles around Central Illinois.
Rich Elam
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Rich began his professional music career at just 13 years old. By 16, he was already teaching percussion, and at 19, he expanded his skills to include piano. He holds a degree in music education from Illinois Central College (ICC) and pursued additional studies in music theory and counterpoint at Bradley University. With his extensive experience and passion for teaching, Rich is confident in his ability to make learning drums both rewarding and enjoyable.
Troy Cline
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Troy is a drum instructor with over 9 years of experience behind the kit. He has experience in concert and marching percussion, guitar ensembles, and jazz bands. He is fluent with all styles, and he specializes in heavy rock and metal, with a focus on double bass drumming. Music is his passion, and he loves to share that passion with others!
Joe Powell
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Joe brings over 30 years of six-string grit and finesse to the table. A lifelong guitarist raised on classic rock, blues, and metal, he learned to play from his father and started gigging in bands by age 15. His playing blends raw blues feel with face-melting shred, and his specialties include slide guitar, alternate tunings, and blazing lead work. He's been teaching guitar lessons off and on for over 20 years. Joe’s inspirations include the Allman Brothers, Rory Gallagher, and Ozzy Osbourne, but he’s also into the heavy complexity of jazzy prog metal — think neck-break riffs with brain-twist phrasing. Outside of music, Joe’s an artist in more ways than one: he’s a painter, a sketcher, and proud dog dad to Shadow. Whether you're picking up your first power chord or diving into advanced lead techniques, Joe brings decades of knowledge and a no-nonsense style to every lesson.
Chrissy Vorukova
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Christina (Chrissy) Vorukova is a current Bradley student and pianist from Chicago who has been studying and performing piano for over 10 years, having completed the level 12 AIM ISMTA examination. Her primary teaching focus is Classical music, but with her vast knowledge of music theory, she is prepared to teach any genre. Chrissy is excited to get to know you!
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.
Jude Byers
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Jude is a beat maker, producer, audio engineer, and songwriter with 8 years of studio experience across Pop, Country, and Christian music. He helps artists turn ideas into release-ready tracks—guiding them from melody and lyric through arrangement, sound design, recording, and mixdown. Fluent in FL Studio and Ableton Live, Jude teaches modern production techniques (drum programming, vocal comping/tuning, synths/samplers, mix basics, and mastering prep) in plain language. Sessions are practical and song-driven: every lesson moves a project forward. Jude draws inspiration from the polish of Justin Bieber, the storytelling of Thomas Rhett and Ashley Cooke, and the worship aesthetics of Sovereign Grace—adapting those sounds to each student’s goals. From first-time producers to working vocalists, Jude’s coaching is structured, encouraging, and built for results.
Kenny Allday
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Kenny Allday is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and educator with a Bachelors of Music from Millikin University. Drawing on influences like Django Reinhardt, Jerry Garcia, and Guthrie Govan, he teaches across Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock & Funk, and Prog. His toolkit spans Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, and Upright Bass, and his specialties include chicken pickin, fingerstyle, and jazz harmony. Kenny welcomes students of all levels and ages, shaping lessons around each player’s goals while building a strong foundation in technique, time feel, and tone. A patient, song-first teacher, Kenny helps students “find their voice”—literally—by incorporating singing and lyric phrasing into instrument lessons. He loves demystifying music theory and can guide simple arrangements of pop songs, turning chord charts into performance-ready versions. Outside the studio, he’s hiked the Appalachian Trail, loves the outdoors, and dotes on his little brown dog—bringing the same steady focus and good humor from the trail to every lesson.
Ray Clarke-Martin
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.