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Luke Barnette
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Luke started his musical journey by playing drums at age 11.  From there, he began playing bass guitar at age 14, which would become his main instrument. Since then, he has learned to play guitar as well as piano at an advanced level. This has led to him becoming a professional musician, which he has been doing for over 5 years in North Carolina, even performing at the VIP lounge of the PNC Music Pavilion for Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows, as well as opening for Eric Gales. On top of being a musician, Luke also owns his own studio in Statesville and is very well versed in production.
Jonathan Druel
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Jonathan is a fun and spry guitarist originally from California. He studied music at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute. Since 2014, Jonathan has experimented with various instruments and genres and has a variety of school, church, festival, café, and other gigs under his belt. Using this knowledge, Jonathan has been able to assist his fellow students and friends with music theory, instrument maintenance, live performance, sound, and many other categories. He also has taught his friends how to play instruments in a fun and intuitive way. He looks forward to meeting and teaching the diverse art of guitar to his students.
Michael French
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Michael teaches guitar, bass and beginner drums. He has been teaching for 5 years, but has been playing for 13. He has toured the east coast for 10 years in his metal band, Heft. Live setup is a specialty of his as well. He also works with many surrounding venues for sound setup, all the way into South Carolina. Michael specializes in rock, metal, blues and country. No matter who sits down for a lesson with Mikey, they will be greeted with enthusiasm and purpose.
Cesar Cruz-Rodriguez
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2024.
Dmitrii Dubchak
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Dmitrii has been singing and playing music for his entire life. He has been singing and playing piano from an early age. He picked up guitar and bass at age 14, as well as the drums and has been playing ever since. Dmitrii has also been singing in school and church choirs as well as solo, played drums and then bass in the church orchestra, playing piano and keyboard all throughout that time. Afterwards he played keyboard for vintage city church and got his degree in fine arts from caldwell community college.
Raul Tamayo
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With over six years of teaching experience, Raul has been dedicated to helping students of all ages and skill levels develop a deeper connection with their guitar playing. Specializing in fingerstyle techniques, Raul brings a unique, patient approach to teaching that focuses on musicality, technique, and self-expression.
Nick Papazekos
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Nick has been playing drums and percussion instruments for over 14 years. He began with the school marching band. He advanced to be the Drumline Captain at SSHS in 2016. This led him to be a part of the wind ensemble, symphonic band and jazz band. Later, he began to join bands to play the drums for various artists. Patient and encouraging, he is a perfect drum instructor for both children and adults.
Keith Rooks
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2021.
Brian Beaver
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2025.
Parker Mitcham
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Has been with Guitar Center since 2026.