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Patrick Willse
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Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
Patrick is a graduate of Western Carolina University with degrees in Music and Philosophy who has been writing, teaching, performing, recording, and producing music in the Asheville area since 2008. Genres of influence include but are not limited to are Jazz, Funk, Rock and Hip-Hop. He currently plays with Slow Poison, an Asheville based rockabilly band. Patrick works with students from all age groups.
Alan Hall
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Since becoming a professional drummer at the age of 13, Alan Hall has gone on to teach drums at Berklee College of Music (7 years) , tour Europe with jazz legend Lee Konitz, perform with Cirque Du Soleil at Madison Sq Garden, and record and/or perform with a wide variety of musicians including: bassists Stu Hamm and Jimmy Haslip; pianists Russ Ferrante, Ed Simon and Art Lande; and reedman Paul McCandless. He’s written for DownBeat magazine and has a drum chart book published by Chuck Sher. Recently transplanted to the Asheville, NC area, he co-hosts the “Asheville Jazz Workshop” and performs with and composes for his band “Asheville Jazz Collective”.
Brett Mccluskey
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2022.
Norie Mercado
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Norie is a multi-instrumentalist who was raised into a musical family. Pursuing her childhood dream, she majored in jazz guitar and music performance. She was a member of various jazz combos, jazz vocal ensembles and the Broward Choral Society. Her primary instruments are guitar and vocals. However, she also plays piano, ukulele and African and Latin percussions from her heritage. Her range can be anything from Instrumental, R'n'B, Jazz, Indie Rock, and some musical influences from around the world. She co-owns a music production company called Noire Frequencies and is in the process of recording her first album. She traveled from Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; and Central North Carolina performing for private events and jazz festivals. A newcomer to the Hendersonville and Asheville area, she has been exploring the music and art scene and looks forward to being a part of it! To gain more experience, she's excited and eager to continue her education here in the Western North Carolina region as well. When she's not playing music, you can find her in nature or watching Star Trek.
Bill Altman
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Bill is a lifelong musician with decades of experience in performance and instruction.​ A multi-instrumentalist, he has performed professionally on guitar (including lap and steel), banjo, bass, dobro, and mandolin. Credits include Power Station (NYC, NY), Kiva (Memphis, TN), 1111 (Nashville, TN), Echo Mountain (Asheville, NC), Flat Rock Playhouse (Flat Rock, NC), Asheville Community Theater (Asheville, NC), and Asheville Symphony Orchestra (Asheville, NC). He is also featured in the Complete Guide to Jam Bands. Bill primarily teaches ages 10 and up.
James Brooks
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With over 9 years of experience in computer- based music production and a background in drumming, James specializes in electronic music using Ableton Live. He’s also fluent in Logic Pro and other major production software. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to dive deep into advanced sound design, recording, or mixing, James offers clear, hands-on instruction tailored to your goals. From beat-making to mastering, he’s your go-to guide for all things music production.
Scott Hall
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Scott is an experienced guitarist, songwriter, and music mentor with over 40 years of expertise in writing, performing, and producing music across multiple genres. He obtained a BS in Commercial Music Recording from Georgia State University. Scott fronts his own alternative rock trio and loves being a part of Asheville’s local music community. He’s a prolific songwriter, has released several albums (search for Scott Hall Alien) and has composed music for plays performed on Atlanta’s Beltline. Scott loves helping other musicians become skilled guitarists and songwriters.
Jesse Husseini
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Jesse began his music journey by playing classical guitar at the age of 9. His development on guitar was advanced by taking music theory and music history classes in college. In addition to the college courses, he studied the techniques of iconic classical, hard rock, and metal guitarists. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Jesse welcomes any players who are looking to develop efficient playing techniques.
Troy Wallace
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Born to a South American mother from a family steeped in Classical Music and a father from a Tennesseean family known for bluegrass, Troy Wallace started his musical journey nearly from birth. Beginning with piano on his mother's lap as an infant, then onto guitar at age 4, his love for music was obvious. That interest in music fostered a career that started early on with touring acts, then onto working/performing with recording artists on studio dates as well as acts he was a member of, then working as a sideman accompanying artists from multiple genres. He owned/operated a successful recording studio in downtown Raleigh for nearly a decade, where he produced/engineered dozens of acts from across the globe, and now works with various Music Licensing agencies on music for TV and film. Troy teaches guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels, providing one-on-one active participation, critical observation, and customized lesson plans.