Pittsburgh's Premier Drum Training Facility
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George Guest-Owner/Drum Teacher George studied extensively with Brian West, who is a Percussion Professor at Texas Christian University. He also studied Jazz Drum Set with Woody Williams, who is a Jazz Professor at Georgia State University. With over 20 years of experience, George performs with a few local funk and jazz bands. In addition, George has experience instructing drumlines at the college and high school levels and is an active clinician in local public and private schools. George lives in Pittsburgh with his wife. |
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Ryan Kantner-Bass Guitar/Drum Teacher Ryan is a bassist and percussionist and has taught private and community lessons for the past five years. A key part of Ryan’s lessons revolve around the interconnectivity between the different genres of music, as well as focusing on bass and drums as part of the same whole of a rhythm section. Ryan’s playing experience has been diverse, with tenures ranging from marching bands to rock bands, percussion ensembles to bluegrass, and big bands to solo performances. |
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Greg Richards-Guitar Teacher Greg has been teaching guitar, both as an instructor for adult and youth classes and as a private teacher, since 2003. He is adept with a variety of styles, including facets of rock and roll, blues, classical and flamenco (playing electric, acoustic 6-string and 12-string, and nylon string guitars). He most recently earned an award from the Kennedy Center for his original underscoring ofa stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Greg is a graduate of Duquesne University's music school. |
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Denny Karl-Piano Teacher Denny is a local pianist, composer, and arranger. He studied at Duquesne University under Sean Jones and Mike Tomaro and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music Technology and Composition. He has performed in and composed for the school's top jazz ensembles, and has toured extensively on cruise ships around the world, performing in a multitude of styles including jazz, latin, classical, rock, and r&b. |
