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    Graham Parler
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    Reid Parler is a passionate, lifelong musician and a working guitarist throughout the Western North Carolina area and beyond. He is an experienced lead and rhythm guitarist, as well as bassist, with many years of performing experience in genres including funk, soul, jazz, rock, and country. He is the guitarist of the New Orleans soul-inspired band Hustle Souls and the bassist in the country western band Jonathan Tailor and the Alterations. Reid was introduced to music at an early age, first building his musical foundations with the piano and saxophone before making guitar his primary instrument. In 2017, he earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music from UNC-Asheville. He has taught at Guitar Center for five years and has experience teaching students of all ages (from five to 75+). He especially enjoys working with students who are engaged and curious about learning music. Reid is available to teach one-on-one lessons covering topics including guitar, bass, ukulele, songwriting, and music theory.
    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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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    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”.
    Kadeem Walls
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    Noritza Mercado
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    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.
    Matthew Carson
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    Bradford Carson stands out as one of the most extraordinary and versatile musicians in the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the east coast music scene. His remarkable ability to master multiple instruments and his deep understanding of musical theory make him a true virtuoso. Whether he’s strumming a soulful melody on his guitar, adding rhythmic complexity with his banjo, or infusing a performance with rich, harmonious vocals, Carson’s talent shines through effortlessly. Bradford currently serves as the musical director/arranger for Brevard and Nashville recording artist Keturah Allgood and performs with her playing guitar, banjo, and mandolin. Throughout his childhood he received many awards for musical performance until beginning his formal education at Musician’s Institute. He then studied at Longwood University, and Virginia Commonwealth University, learning from Charlie Kinzer, Corey Blake, Mike Ess, Doug Richards, Tony Martucci, and Jeff Sipe, among others. Bradford has taken the stage with many exceptional artists, including Grammy Award Winner Mike Ashworth (Steep Canyon Rangers), Multi-state banjo champion Mary Z.Cox, and Grammy Nominee Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit). He has several self-produced albums and can be found on a variety of other recordings including Keturah Allgood’s latest award-winning album Shine and Brad Rudolph’s (Falling Waters Studio) latest album, EV-O-LU-TION, nominated for The Josie Awards Rock EP of the Year. He also performs with Project Allman, Western North Carolina’s premier up and coming Allman Brothers Tribute band, led by David Cohen (Crushed Leaf Studios) and NBC, a progressive/funk rock power trio featuring Chirs Whitemire and Noel St. John.
    Laura Roberson
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    William Altman
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    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.
    Tyler Shade
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    Passionate music educator with 12+ years of performance experience at the middle school, high school, and collegiate level and 7+ years of teaching experience at the high school level. Shade's expertise is in marching/drum corps style drumming; however, he also enjoys teaching Blues, Hip-Hop, Rap, R & B, Funk, Southern Rock, Country, Trap, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, and Gospel.
    James Brooks
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    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    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.
    Allen Hall
    Distance: mi
    Guitar Center Asheville 4 South Tunnel Rd Suite 430 Asheville, NC
    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.
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