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Owen Edwards
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I've played Piano and Saxophone in various rock, pop, and jazz groups and ensembles since I was 9 years old, and have experience performing in the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids areas as well as several towns in the Upper Peninsula. I specialize in teaching beginner Piano and Sax players as well as helping players perform in pop, rock, and jazz styles who may not have experience in those areas.
Joel Prensner
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Joel has a deep love for music and has played guitar for over 12 years. He started with classical guitar, but quickly grew a love for pop and jazz music. In high school, he played in jazz ensembles and became obsessed with writing his own music. It was this passion that led him to studying music composition at Calvin University. There, he was a member of the Jazz Ensemble and also accompanied the Calvin Gospel Choir. Nowadays, Joel lives in Eastown where he produces music for his solo project Dune Drama and plays at church and local gigs. Joel is also open to offering lessons in home recording and production. When not making music, Joel enjoys playing pickup soccer and pickle ball.
Thad Hofheinz
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Thaddeus started singing in children's choirs from the age of 5, and started developing a love of music from that time. Thaddeus has been playing Saxophone and other woodwind instruments for 24 years, Ukulele for 21 years, Guitar and Bass for 17 years, and Orchestra Instruments for 15 years. Thaddeus began teaching Ukulele at his local elementary school while he was still a high school student, and began teaching group lessons with Wheatland Music Organization and in local schools for both children as young as 5 up to adults of all ages shortly thereafter. Thaddeus enjoys assisting students discover and cultivate a love of music that will last a lifetime. Thaddeus has worked in the social work field for the past 14 years, and is comfortable working with students who are differently abled or neurodivergent with a trauma informed approach.
Anthony Jones
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Anthony was introduced to music in the 5th grade on the recorder. Throughout junior high and high school, he picked up saxophone. After high school, in 1979, Anthony put together an R&B group with his friends called the "Par-Llo Connection" where he played lead guitar. The Par-Llo Connection is still together today and is still actively performing. Anthony and his group have performed with a number of notable R&B groups who have come to Grand Rapids including "Switch", "The Barkays", and "Zapp & Roger". With over 45 years of experience playing guitar, Anthony is sure to provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise, especially for those interested in the R&B and Gospel genres. Anthony is a strong believer that practice makes perfect, and perfect practice makes excellence. As a student, you will get out of it what you put into it, and Anthony will set you up with the tools and resources you need to succeed in achieving your musical goals.
Josh Lenz
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Josh first picked up a Les Paul in 2009 and has been absolutely obsessed with guitar ever since. Over the years, Josh has picked up quite the wealth of knowledge pertaining to the instrument. He is an absolute knowledge hound, and makes it a mission to learn as much as possible. He has played in several bands, and actively jams, writes, and records with his circle of musician friends. He is a hobbyist by nature, with the knowledge, ability and technical skill to match that of a seasoned veteran. He is a very laid-back, down to earth guy with the ability to get along with anybody. In his lessons, the "fun factor" is albeit a guarantee. He can teach you how to strum, serenade, and mostly shred on whatever you want. he will specifically tailor a lesson plan according to your specific goals as a guitarist. His main priority is to make sure the student is achieving consistent growth and improvement, while simultaneously making sure you're having a great time.
Erika Purcell-Williams
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Erika began playing music at around 9-10 years old. She 'bounced" around from instrument to instrument until she found her love playing drums. However, her very first instrument was the piano, as she grew up with one in her grandmother's home. Throughout elementary and middle school, she participated in the school band, eventually finding an interest in the tenor saxophone. When she transferred high schools, she continued to play sax until she found a love for the drum line, switching from tenor saxophone to snare drum. While "bouncing around" from instrument to instrument throughout high school, Erika was very active within her church's Youth Ministry, playing keys along with other young musicians. Her love for music somehow led her to pick up a bass guitar, and the bass would become her primary love. She played bass for the Michigan Gospel Chorale while attending the University of Michigan. However, she stopped playing music altogether when she moved out of Michigan for graduate school. She moved back home and started played music once again. Since returning in 2010, she's played for the Festival of the Arts, productions with Circle Theatre, the G.R. Foodie Fest, and numerous other events around West Michigan. She's a faithful member of her church's band.
Theda Domer
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2025.
Colton Reid
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Cj Johnson
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CJ has been playing bass, both upright and bass guitar, as well as a number of wind instruments and keyboards for over 40 years. He has 30 years experience teaching various instruments and music theory at a variety of colleges, universities, and private organizations. CJ spent 20 years as a session musician in Memphis and has performed with legends such as Mark Murphy, Bobby McFarren, Janis Siegel, Bruce Carrol, Michael Card, Kirk Whalum, and Joyce Cobb. Cj brings a passionate energy to his teaching with the goal of using songs, scales, and theory to open up the instrument for the student so that they can speak through it freely and express themselves with abandon.
Alton Thomas
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Alton has over 20 years of musical experience having started out playing the trombone in school band around age 12. He continued playing wind and brass instruments including trombone and baritone into his college years when he began studying guitar and bass. Alton's primary focus has been on bass guitar for most of the last 15 years playing in a variety of styles ranging from funk to metal. Alton continues to take opportunities to expand his horizons and learn new styles of playing with a strong desire to be prepared for anything. In his journey he has learned that a solid foundation in fundamentals of music theory and technique will unlock the instrument freeing the player to express themself to their maximum potential.
Aaron Mathews
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Aaron started off playing trumpet in concert band during 5th grade. He continued to play throughout his school years working his way up to drum Major for his high school marching band. Around age 13 he picked up the guitar which he played in the school Jazz band before going on to study Jazz studies at Michigan State University. Aaron also spent time as a cast member with various theater groups. During the summer of 2024 he performed with the California-based theater troupe The Young Americans, culminating in a 2 week tour of Japan. Throughout his time as a musician, Aaron has taught in various capacities, serving as a teacher's assistant for the music education and music production programs at his school. Aaron believes that the best way to teach anyone is to focus on the interests and strengths of the individual student as a way of relating core music theory and fundamental performance concepts. Aaron's ultimate goal is for every student to gain a fundamental grasp of the instrument and have fun doing it.
Ben Ward
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Ben started playing drums around age 7 jamming with his father who played guitar. He began taking private lessons around age 8 and eventually joined his school band. From there he played with the school band, jazz band, and orchestra. During this time he began playing with the White Lake Jazz combo playing small gigs, weddings etc. After graduating high school, he went to Berklee College of music to study music technology where he continued playing drums throughout his studies. While in college, Ben engineered recording sessions and sat in on drums as needed. Following his graduation from Berklee in 2023 he went to Maynooth University to pursue a Master's degree studying the science of music and sound. Ben finished his Master's degree in 2025. Throughout his education, Ben was called upon to tutor others, taught drum lessons as a freelancer, and also worked for Triumph Academy as a drum instructor. Ben believes that maintaining student engagement is the most crucial ingredient for success and he achieves this by working with his students to pursue their goals and interests. Ben is a proponent of playing along to music as much as possible to get hands on experience with concepts rather than simple academic or theoretical understanding. Ben is well versed in most styles, with experience playing Rock, Blues, Country, and he specializes in Jazz. If you are looking to expand your technical knowledge and work on your chops, reach out to schedule a free trial lesson now!
Andrew Hart
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A transplant to West Michigan from the thumb, Andrew has always embraced that at it's core performance and music education should always be fun and accessible to all. An eager learner, he believes that the point of all existence is to remain open to the lessons life teaches us, with humility and gusto. Andrew is an old band geek, whose foundations in concert performance have helped cement a love for the arts and life, a perspective he imbues his pedagogy with enthusiasm. An avid cook also, Andrew spends most of his free time perfecting his favorite recipes in addition to learning new flavors of music.
Noah Weiden
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Noah started his musical journey when he was five. At this young age Noah first saw music played at his church. The drums enamored his young mind and completely captured his focus. After begging his parents to get him a drum set, Noah began his life in music. Drumming as much as possible and eventually getting lessons from a local music legend. In school he played percussion in the band learning and mastering many different types of percussion instruments. In high school Noah became center snare in his high school drumline at just 15 years old. Also in high school his passion for guitar started to brew. Learning guitar and soon joining his schools Jazz band. After graduating Noah went on to be the youngest band member to ever join his church's band, the same church band that kicked off his musical journey. Throughout his life Noah has never stopped learning and picking up new instruments, always hungry for more knowledge. Noah teaches the same way he learned, taking what students already like and slowing building those ideas into musical knowledge. Noah's goal is to help every student of his surpass the musician they dreamed they could be, in both knowledge and playing ability.