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David Francis
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David "DJ Rev" Francis has 20+ years of experience as a DJ, from Weddings and parties to Church events. DJ also teaches Music Production and Mixing.
Joshua Grablowski
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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Joshua received his Bachelor of Arts jointly in Music Composition and Biblical Studies from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 2012. In 2014 he began his private practice in Chicago to educate and enrich people with a love and appreciation of music. He then moved to Philly and worked with YoungLife, School of Rock, and George's Music as a freelance private music educator, honing his skills in both group teaching and individual instruction. In January of 2018, Joshua moved to Nashville to add studio session work to his musical repertoire. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking in the mountains with his wife Betsy, watching the Detroit Lions lose, and reading good books with a plethora of strong coffee.
Travis Anderson
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Travis graduated the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2015 with a B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz. His live performing career began much earlier; at the age of ten with his family band. With over 30 years experience as a private instructor, recording and touring musician, Travis brings a unique and real world perspective to the instruction he gives on many instruments. Some career highlights include performing with Michael Martin Murphey, Levi Kreis (Tony winner; Million Dollar Quartet), a first ballot Grammy nod for Bluegrass Album in 2016, playing under the direction of Doc Severinsen and performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Currently Travis tours and records as bassist/harmony vocals with Nashville based acoustic powerhouse Mountain Heart and UMG recording artist Catie Offerman. While on tour with Catie, they played the record-breaking largest concert ever held in the U.S. at Texas A&M stadium in 2024 opening for George Strait.
Jack Granger
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Jack is originally from a small farm in upstate NY, near Lake Ontario, where he started playing guitar at about age 16. He had always loved the blues greats and hoped to play like Stevie Ray and Jimi Hendrix. Jack attended Finger Lakes Community College out of high school as a dual major in Audio Engineering and Music Science, and he earned two associates degress. He went on to teach music in a small record and repair shop called Area Records and Music in Geneva, NY. After playing around the area with half a dozen groups and teaching for about 5 years, Jack decided to enroll in Belmont University's Guitar Performance program so he could continue to teach at a higher level. He graduated Belmont in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. Jack has been residing in Nashille for over 5 years and says "living in a town where music is integrated into everyday life is what I’ve always wanted."
Michael Yuhos
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Has been teaching at Guitar Center since 2024.
Edward Jones
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Kyle Jones has devoted much of his life to the study of ethnic percussion instruments, and to the underlying cultures and languages of their origins. He has studied with the world's foremost experts on many different types of drums, learning from Indian tabla masters Arup Chatterjee, Alone Dutta, David Courtney, Jerry Leake; on Ghatam, Kanjira and Mridangam: Drs. Ghatam Suresh, TK Prasad, Dr Mahadevan, etc. Western phenoms such as Elvin Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta, Terry Bozzio, etc just to name a few. Kyle is an Emmy Award winner for composition and arranging, and has performed with Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, and a host of other world class ensembles. Along with his career in musical instruction, Kyle is also an avid writer and student of philosophy. He was a contributing writer for Jan Darpan, a regional publication on India and Indian lifestyle. Kyle is currently finalizing his book on ethnomusicology.
Ry Malroux
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Ry has over 30 years of experience in the recording industry. He has also been a touring musician since 1983. Ry specializes in the rock, blues, pop and country genres, always delivering a crowd-pleasing experience, whether it's on Broadway or at a festival. His passion for music is passed along to his guitar students and he's been teaching guitar for 10+ years.
James Gibson
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James holds a degree in Music Performance from the University of Louisville and a Masters in Percussion Performance from Northern Illinois University, along with a Post-Master’s Performance Certificate in Steelpan Studies. He has been playing percussion for 19 years and teaching for 8 years. As a classically trained percussionist, James focuses on developing versatile musicians, with expertise in drumline, world percussion, snare drum, marimba, timpani, auxiliary percussion, music theory, and history. He believes strong technique and solid fundamentals are essential to becoming a great musician. James has taught percussion at several high schools across the Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Illinois areas, including DuPont Manual, Corydon Central, Valley High, Pleasure Ridge Park, Metea Valley, Plainfield East, Wheaton North, and Wheaton Warrenville South. He is also experienced in music technology and recording.
Matthew Kloete
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Matthew Kloete is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator with a background that bridges classical training and modern innovation. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Research. His teaching spans electric and classical guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, trumpet, voice, theory, and composition. Matthew’s musical language blends expressive fingerstyle, progressive rock, metal, and math rock with the depth of classical structure and sacred music tradition. His original compositions include works for orchestra, choir, solo guitar, piano, and voice, with settings that range from intimate a cappella pieces to large-scale liturgical works for organ and ensemble. He studied under renowned musicians including Victor and Reggie Wooten, Stan Lassiter, Shane Roberts, Paul Osterfield, Mel Deal, Carlos Castilla, and Matthew Fuerst. Whether guiding beginners or advanced players, Matthew emphasizes artistic growth, technique, and creative thinking—helping students discover their unique sound and expression.
Sarah Eitel
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Sarah Eitel is a guitarist with experience in and passion for many different styles of music. First inspired by punk rock and the icons in rotation on classic rock radio, Sarah began taking lessons and learning the music of Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, and Van Halen as a teenager. A Michigan native, she studied classical guitar at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. Sarah moved to Nashville in 2015 and is proud to be a part of a city steeped in world-class musicianship and creativity. Early in her Nashville years, she gained experience playing blues, rock, metal, and country in various bands around Nashville, including the Dead Deads and Hurts to Laugh. During the pandemic, Sarah decided to expand her skillset by enrolling in the jazz guitar program at Middle Tennessee State University, and she now holds a bachelor of music with a concentration in jazz guitar studies. Sarah’s guitar has taken her on journeys to different cities and it has led her to meet and collaborate with many different creative and passionate people. She loves learning and adding new techniques and styles to her playing. She hopes to inspire others to embark on the musical journeys she’s experienced so that her students can benefit from the same fulfillment.
Jeff Lusk
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Jeff has been working in the music industry for over 20 years. He specializes in multiple genres, and has worked with several notable artists, including Marty Stuart, Skip Pitts (Isaac Hayes), Willie Mitchell (Bar-Kays, Blues Brothers), William Bell (STAX), and Ben Caulley (Otis Redding). He received his Bachelor's in Music and Recording Technology form the University of Memphis and has an impressive resume as an engineer, composer, music supervisor, producer and session musician at Warner/Chappell and as well as several independent record labels.
Reid Rollins
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Reid Rollins is an accomplished guitarist with over a decade of experience under his belt. Reid has performed on regional and national tours and has built a strong presence in Downtown Nashville. He can be found most days of the week, regularly holding down high energy gigs for packed rooms, but whenever Reid is off the stage, he helps direct rehearsals, or is working in a studio setting recording, mixing, and mastering music. Beyond performing and studio work, Reid is known for his adaptability. He has worked with a wide range of artists in collaborative environments. His versatility allows him to step into almost any role a band or artist needs. Reid is also passionate about teaching and mentorship. Whether he is guiding students through private lessons or coaching a band, Reid brings the same professionalism to the educational environment that he brings to the stage.