Bands:

• Lye By Mistake

Twenty plus years playing experience with study in jazz, classical, country, latin and rock. Along with playing for several prominant St. Louis cover bands, Josh has played with national act Lye by Mistake, performing over 200 shows in the U.S. and Canada. Josh's instruction consists of a combination of music theory, sight reading and learning your favorite songs with a focus on catering to these elements to suit the students individual needs and interests.

Bands:

• Gateway House of Prayer House Band
• Southgate Church House band
• Mr. Wizard
• My New Knife

I like to teach in a style similar to the Suzuki method. I want my students to have fun at their lesson, and at the same time, get great results from their practice and lesson time. I frequently talk to my students about their goals, and from there I create a personally tailored lesson plan. I believe music is a skill that can be developed, and I do all that I can to help my students meet and exceed their goals!

• Troubadour Dali

Ben Hinn has been playing guitar for over 12 years and is proficient in reading music. He has experience on a variety of instruments including bass, drums, and alto saxophone. He currently plays in a local band, Troubadour Dali, which has just released their self-titled CD on Euclid Records. He has played in a number of venues in the St. Louis area, as well as all across the United States.

Bands:

• Jive Turkey
• Capt. Kick A**
• The Alley
• Michael Jackson Tribute
• Alice in Chains Tribute
• Many more

I usually start with open chords and playing simple songs- altering to the style of the student.

Bands:

Boogie Chlyd: Bass guitar
Drew Acree: Bass guitar, vocals

A native of St. Louis, David Klein has performed across North America with a variety of groups. From orchestras to rock bands, he has been playing music since age 8. In school band as a trumpeter, he learned traditional methods in both classical and jazz from a variety of teachers, including members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. During college, David attended the Eastman School of Music in New York where he concentrated heavily on music theory. Currently David performs regularly with "Boogie Chyld", and a variety of original artists both local and national. With a positive and fun approach, the combination of classical training and understanding the raw passion of modern music makes David an effective teacher for all types of students.

Bands:

• After Hours Community Band
• UMSL Community Band

As native of St. Louis, Missouri, Charles Wilkes has performed mainly in the Greater St. Louis Area. Since the age of 10, he has been playing tuba with Symphonies, Concert Bands, and Brass Ensembles. During his years at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO, he was able to study under Professor Larry Bennett, Dr. Ron Shroyer, and Dr. Thomas Ruess in his study of Music. In 2005, he was selected to play in the MMEA All-Collegiate Concert Band. That same year, his college Brass Quintet was selected to play at that year’s International Trumpet Guild Conference in Rowan, NJ. In 2006, Charles received a degree in Music and Social Science with an emphasis on Low Brass. Currently, Charles plays for the After Hours Community Band in St. Charles, the University of Missouri-St. Louis Community Band, and a brass group. Charles also does Tuba work for the Town and Country Symphony Orchestra and the St. Charles Community Orchestra when called by their director. Being a laid back kind of guy, Charles uses a very positive teaching style that helps children and adults alike feel comfortable. But when the time calls for it, he is willing to work very hard to get goals accomplished