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Mark Chatwin
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Guitar Center Syracuse 3150 Erie Blvd. East Syracuse, NY
Mark Chatwin hails from Bridgeport, NY and teaches guitar, bass, voice, ukulele and keyboard at Guitar Center in Syracuse, NY. His performance specialties include all styles of music including rock, pop, jazz, and classical. Notable achievements include a song covered by Mark Free, "Slow Down The Night" which won 3rd place in a national songwriting competition and inclusion of several songs in Jeep's Passport To Adventure, a popular travel show on cable networks. His education includes SUNY Potsdam Crane School Of Music, Orange Coast College in California, and Dick Grove School Of Music in California. Degrees obtained include Associates in Arts and Certificate Of Completion. His favorite musician is Bruce Hornsby for keyboard and Ed Gorham for guitar. These are two musicians who exemplify having a vast knowledge of theory combined with soulful playing. The first song he learned was "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull for guitar and "Come Sail Away" for keyboard. Mark loves playing music because it has led to a lifetime of challenge and inspiration. Mark also loves teaching because he gets to meet musicians at all levels of skill and help them achieve their goals.
Kory Farrell
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Kory Farrell is from Syracuse, NY and teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, violin, and piano. Kory has experience in many styles of music including rock, blues, jazz, classical, metal, and more. He was classically trained on piano, violin, and guitar and studied Classical Guitar Performance at SUNY Fredonia. Kory has 15 years of performance experience including 2 U.S. tours with his former band Lightning Killed my Parents. He also has toured with his newest band, Plastic Sunface. He also has 15 years teaching experience, and has been teaching at Guitar Center for 8 of those years. Some of Kory's favorite bands include: The Beatles, Van Halen, and Dream Theater.
Kris Burgmeier
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Guitar Center Syracuse 3150 Erie Blvd. East Syracuse, NY
I first picked up Guitar when I was 12 years old and never looked back. Along the way, I started picking up Bass, Piano, Harmonica, and Percussion as side instruments and eventually added mandolin and banjo into the mix; though Guitar still remains my primary instrument. I first started being self-taught with music until I went to college and started taking private lessons and classes. From there, I learned classical theory, jazz theory, recording audio, and participated in jazz/rock ensembles. I graduated in 2018 from SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor's in Audio Design and Production. Since my first year in college, I started giving private lessons to friends and beginners who showed an interest in learning how to play. I have also been a performing artist since I was 17 and continue to do so either solo or with bands and projects. I am also an avid singer-songwriter and have been writing my own music since I was 13. I released my first album at 20 years old and have been releasing new music since then under my own name and bands I've been a part of. I'm always searching to learn more along the way and to keep myself involved in the music community.
Bella Wendel
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Bella Wendel is a passionate vocal and piano teacher with extensive performance experience. Having trained under Nancy Kelly and Nina Pelligra, Bella specializes in pop, jazz, musical theater, and classical vocal techniques, helping students improve their vocal expression, pitch, and breath control. She also teaches beginner to intermediate piano, focusing on music theory, ear training, and song accompaniment. As the lead singer and manager of "Bella Wendel and the Red Flags," Bella composes and performs original music. An experienced music producer, she works with Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro, creating music for both her projects and other artists. With accomplishments such as winning regional vocal competitions and being featured in local media for her musical contributions, Bella is dedicated to helping students develop their musical skills while fostering their creativity and passion for music.
Nick La Mendola
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After one year of attending University of South Carolina for Chemistry, he took a music elective class and changed paths. He began working toward a degree in music at OCC, eventually transferring to the University of Valley Forge and completing a B.S. in Music Education. His performance experiences range from playing for a few people in the corner of a small café to being on the field with the USC drumline at the 80,000 capacity Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. Most recently he was a performer, composer, and arranger for King’s Dominion theme park in Doswell, VA, playing and writing for stage and travelling shows throughout the park. He has instructed in a variety of settings including 4th grade instruments lessons, 5th grade band, middle/high school band and chorus, high school drumline, and one-on-one instrument lessons. As a teacher, Nicholas aims to help his students fully develop their talents through mastery of technique on their chosen instrument(s) as well as facilitating a deeper understanding of music as a whole.
Connor Macdougall
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Connor MacDougall was born into a family of music educators, performers, and sound engineers. After honing his skills in the Liverpool High School and Syracuse University drumlines and developing a passion for fast-paced, high-energy styles of music, he has spent the last three years performing with bands in the local heavy music scene including MiSFiRE, Blooded, and Greywash. Connor has an associates' degree in sound recording and an extensive background in orchestral and marching percussion; he seeks to nurture passion for music and creativity in his students, whether they are just beginning their journey or looking to further develop their existing skills.
Alex Burtis
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Alex Burtis is a musician with over a decade of experience playing the guitar. Graduating from Liberty University with a degree in Recording, Engineering & Producing with a focus in guitar, he is not only a capable musician, but also a capable producer and recording engineer. Among his favorite genres are metal, rock, K-pop, hip-hop, and alternative, but Alex is prepared to teach any genre. He is happy to teach the guitar and help you to pursue your goals!
Robby Berman
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Robby caught the recording bug in his teens and has never stopped. His first instrument is guitar, though he also plays keyboard and percussion, and is now at work on the 19th album of his own songs. He loves sharing what he’s learned along the way. Robby designs a curriculum for each student, whether they’re a beginner or have been playing for a while and want to kick things up a notch. Lessons are based on where they’re starting from and where they hope to go, with music that makes the journey fun.