|
 |
| |
|
|
Will Devitt Guitar, Bass, Bluegrass/Scruggs
Style Banjo, Mandolin
Will teaches
electric, acoustic and classical guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. He has been a performer, composer, and guitar teacher for
more than 20 years. He has taught in Japan and played with new music ensembles, poets, country dance bands and most recently
with the progressive folk-pop duo, Davis + Devitt. Their 4th recording, "Midwestern Standard Time," is a collection
of original compositions and jazz/pop standards.
|
| |
|
|
|
Scott Grieb Guitar, Bass, Ukulele Scott holds a Master of Music from the University of South Carolina, as well as a Bachelor's
of Music from Eastern Michigan University, both in Guitar. In addition, he completed requirements for a South Carolina public
school teaching certification in choral education, and is currently a graduate student in musicology at Indiana University.
Scott is strongly interested in classical and jazz guitar, but also a serious enthusiast of guitar styles from rock to country.
He has taught students of all ages and abilities, and is happy to accept advanced players as well as complete beginners.
|
|
|
Michael Johnson Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin Mike teaches acoustic guitar, fingerpicking
and flatpicking, as well as electric blues and chord theory to interested students of all levels. In addition, he teaches
bluegrass and old-time banjo and mandolin. Mike's emphasis is on ear training and modeling on masters such as Doc Watson,
Earl Scruggs and Mississippi John Hurt. As a performer he has been a founding and long-running member of the acoustic group
Garden of Joy along with being a soloist and sit-in player with many area bands.
|
|

|
Rachel Eva Marie Johnson Guitar,
Ukulele Rachel's background in music began with singing traditional Irish
folk songs and playing recorder with her family. She sang in the school and church choirs from 3rd grade through college,
as well as performed in various musicals. Rachel received her Bachelor of Music in music education with vocal emphasis from
The Hartt School at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT. Rachel is also a multi-instrumentalist. She has years
of experience playing and teaching piano, acoustic guitar, flute, and recorder. She enjoys teaching all ages and excels at
helping students begin their musical journey. Rachel is an alumnae member of Sigma Alpha Iota, an international music fraternity
for women.
|
| |
|
|

|
Jordan Korth Electric & Upright Bass Jordan Korth has been playing bass for ten years. He has performed in rock bands, big bands, small jazz combos and
has been asked to accompany percussion groups as well as religious services. For the past four years he has also been performing
as the principle bassist for the Earlham Symphony Orchestra with repertoire that includes some of his own works. He has been
studying music theory and composition at Earlham College for the past four years with Dr. Tobey and Pavel Palanco-Safadit.
He has just finished his B.F.A. from Earlham College in Composition. Jordan has worked with students of many different ages
and skill levels and welcomes all.
|
|

|
Tim Mattingly Guitar Tim Mattingly started playing guitar at the age of 13. He has three years of experience giving
guitar lessons to students ranging from 4-40 years of age. From Batesville, Indiana, Tim is currently a senior at Indiana
University. He specializes in blues rock guitar style as well as current rock styles of playing. He has played in bands since
first picking up the guitar and currently plays lead guitar and sings lead vocals for a local Bloomington band.
|
|

|
Christopher McConnell Guitar Southern Indiana native Christopher McConnell
recently earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Chris has
also studied classical guitar and is the lead electric guitarist for Bloomington recording artist Jenn Cristy. He has performed
with bands across the Midwest and accompanied the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
With a focus on choral music in his undergraduate studies, Chris has acquired a rich background in vocal instruction in both
classical and popular styles. Chris welcomes students of all ages and musical backgrounds.
|
|

|
Erol Ozsever Guitar, Bass Erol
Ozsever is a classical guitarist from Fishers, Indiana. His passion for music of all genres has led him on such creative
pursuits as rock bands, jazz ensembles, and producing popular music. In 2007 he
graduated cum laude from MTSU with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance with a minor in Recording Industry
Management. In 2009 he graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Music Degree in Guitar Performance with a minor in Early
Music. Erol is currently working toward a Doctor of Music degree from the
IU Jacobs School of Music. He is also the founder and co-director of the Indiana International Guitar Festival and
Competition.
|
|
|
Tim Parker Guitar, E. Bass, Bluegrass/Scruggs Style Banjo, Bluegrass (upright)
bass, Mandolin Tim Parker has been playing music since 1964 when he
took up the guitar. Since then he played lead guitar in various bands through the late 60's and 70's. In 1975
he was introduced to Bluegrass music and started seriously studying the banjo and fiddle. In the 80's,while continuing
in country rock bands, he took classical violin lessons and while in college studied music theory. Through the 90's to
now he has concentrated on playing bluegrass, swing and jazz. Tim has recording studio experience as well as performance at
bluegrass festivals and television. Tim previously taught at Smith-Holden Music.
|
| |
|
|
|
Matt Sutton Guitar Matt was born here in Bloomington, Indiana. He teaches
electric, acoustic, and classical guitar students of all ages and skill levels. He has performed hundreds of concerts all
throughout Indiana with numerous rock and metal groups. He has also performed with jazz ensembles, classical chamber groups,
and also as a solo classical guitarist. He was invited to play guitar with Dave Parman’s (former guitarist of John Mellencamp)
Blues ensemble for two consecutive years. Matt holds an Associate’s degree in Audio recording from Vincennes University,
and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Guitar from Indiana University under the guidance of Petar Jankovic &
Maestro Ernesto Bitetti.
|
|
|
|