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Teacher Bios The teachers at Musician's Depot are all professional musicians and provide the students with all the basics to play the instrument of their choice. All of the teachers work with all different ages, from young children through adults. Coming from a myriad of backgrounds, these teachers are equipped to teach the music that students are interested in while gaining solid technical foundation. Feel free to read up on our teacher bios below to learn more about what our teachers specialize in and their accomplishments in the field of music!
	Adiel Issacci has taught Guitar, Piano, and Bass Guitar to students of all ages. He attended Musician's Institute, focusing on guitar and audio engineering. He has been teaching over 4 years and his hobbies include playing guitar, composing, recording, computers, & martial arts. Adiel also frequently helps with the monthly Jam Sessions.
	Alex McCormick has taught Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Soprano, Concert, Tenor & Baritone Ukulele, Recorder, Dulcimer, Recorder, and Tinwhistle for over 30 years. He graduated from Musician's Institute with his focus on guitar. He has performed in local clubs including The Classroom, has played in numerous bands, and other local venues, & he has taught at Jasmine's Entertainment in Arleta, CA. He teaches students of all ages, specializing in all styles of music, focusing on teaching students to become the player they want to be. He also helps lead the monthly Jam Sessions.
Picture coming soon!	Chris Roberts specializes in Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Voice, and Drums/Percussion instruction & has been teaching students of all ages for over the past year & a half. Chris was born in Hollywood, but moved to Florida when he was 8 years old & later moved back to CA after receiving his Bachelors of Arts in Music from University of Florida. He also received his Certificate of Music from The Collective School of Music & his Associate of Arts in Music from Santa Fe Community College. Chris has recorded with several groups working in several different genres, & was part of the University of Florida Pit Orchestra with performances for musicals such as Cabaret, Anything Goes, Hello Dolly, & A Funning Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. Chris also has taught children martial arts for 3 years.
Picture coming soon!	Dave Rosser has taught Guitar, Piano, and Bass Guitar to students of all ages over 4 years. Dave studied at Florida State University, he has recorded guitar & bass guitar on Grammy Nominated Records, & he is a member of the band "A Warrior Nation." Dave is able to address any level of ability, customize a fun & challenging lesson plan for each student, and teach different genres including rock, blues, pop, folk, jazz & classical. Dave also helps coordinate Rock Band rehearsals & concerts.
	Evan Mackey teaches Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba. He attended California State University—Northridge and graduated with a Bachelor of Music Performance. He has also won the John Phillip Sousa award, awarded by Tom Whaley, courtesy of the Instrumentalist Magazine. Evan has been teaching students of all ages for over 6 years, including teaching at a Canyon High School, Burbank High School, and Mystikal Drums & Bugle Corps.
Picture coming soon!	Genevieve Birchman has taught Guitar, Piano, & Vocals to students of all ages for over two years. She received her Bachelor of Music from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. She has worked with all ages and is able to teach different genres, from classical to pop, tailoring the lessons to each individual student's needs & interests.
	Guil Geyer specializes in Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Drums instruction. Guil attended a Jazz Conservatory School in France, & Los Angeles Music Academy, and has had years of private instruction with top instrumentalists. He has been teaching for over 14 years and playing for over 23 years. He is the drummer & producer of the group Former Human Beings & also performs as a DJ in up & coming clubs in the Los Angeles area. He has performed in venues such as Garter, Cannibal Flower, Dragon Fly, & Cabana Club. Guil is a studio producer and session player, plus he does composing for tv commercials & tv shows including work for an extreme sports tv series sponsored by Nissan. He teaches lessons according to the students' specific goals, teaching from different styles including classic rock, alternative, funk, jazz, & bossa nova, & teaching the students how to play the instrument while playing with the teacher & working on their favorite songs. Guil also helps coordinate Rock Band rehearsals & concerts.
Picture coming soon!	Jessica Burgess has been teaching students of all ages Cello, Bass, Piano, Violin, Viola, & Vocals, & she has been playing for over 15 years. She received a Musician's Award in 2005 from Cerro Coso Community College and is classically trained, but teaches different styles & genres, concentrating on theory, sight reading, and ear training in addition to gearing the lessons towards what each student wants to work on.
	John Corlis has taught Guitar, Piano, Vocals, & Harmonica to students of all ages for over 10 years. He attended California State University--Northridge, where he received a Bachelor of Music Degree, and he has composed scores for many feature films.
Picture coming soon!	Jody Whitesides specializes in Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano & Voice, having taught for over 10 years. He attended Musician's Institute as well as Berklee College of Music in Boston, earning both a Certificate of Completion in guitar studies as well as a MA Alumnus in Music Theory, respectively. He teaches all levels and styles of from beginning to advanced, he has developed a keen interest in exploring all aspects of music creation, performance and teaching, & he works in a variety of styles & kinds of guitars and/or bass guitars. Jody enjoys roller-blading, mountain biking, skiing, & other sports as well as going to live events with friends & family.
Picture coming soon!	Kyle De Tarnowsky has taught Flute, Saxophone, Oboe, & Clarinet for over 7 years, specializing in Classical & Jazz. Kyle received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition from Florida State University & went on to receive his Graduate Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures & Television from at UCLA. He is also active as a pianist and conductor as well as a composer, having written & orchestrated music for a variety of films & television shows/specials.
Picture coming soon!	Kyna Graham has taught Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophone, & Clarinet for over two years and has played for over 8 years. She received musical training at Santa Ana College and California State University-Northridge and has played regularly with a saxophone quartet. Kyna teaches all levels and styles of Saxophone and Clarinet, from beginning to advanced, but specializes in Classical and Jazz.
	Natalie Faltin teaches woodwinds including Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, & Oboe, brass including Trumpet, French Horn & Trombone, strings including Violin & Cello, Piano, Guitar, & Percussion, specializing in mallets. She teaches students of all ages, has been playing for over 15 years, & she graduated from California Lutheran University with a BA in Music Education & Performance. Natalie says "anyone can play an instrument; you just have to find the one you like and go for it!"
	Pauline Yi has played Violin for 11 years and has taught music for over 5 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts in violin performance from Pepperdine University. Pauline teaches all levels of Violin and Viola, as well beginning Piano & Cello. She recently performed in the orchestra for the 50th Grammy Awards with the Foo Fighters. Pauline has also performed at the Grammy foundation’s Starry Night, honoring Sir George Martin, and performed with Tom Jones & Jeff Beck.
Picture coming soon!	Rich Yodsukar has taught Guitar, Piano, and Bass Guitar to students of all ages for 2 years and has played for over 22 years. He attended California State University-Long Beach and graduated with a BA in Recreation and Leisure studies. Throughout school he was exposed to a variety of different musical genres from classical to jazz to rock by performing with numerous ensembles and bands. He is currently in the nationally touring band, Mayday! Mayday! and he is signed to MySpace Records. He likes to incorporate music and styles that are current within his students' lives with traditional methodology. He encourages his students to bring in their iPods and CD's of music they enjoy listening to, to encourage their practicing habits. Rich has been writing and playing music for more than 20 years and has worked with industry professionals such as The Robbs (Cherokee Studios) and was featured on Jim Adkins' (Jimmy Eat World) label in 2005. In 2006, Rich won the "Best Guitarist" award at the Ritchie Valens Battle of the Bands festival and performed the National Anthem at the 4th of July celebration in the Los Angeles based pop/rock band, Mayday! Mayday! (MySpace Records) and has shared the stage with artists such as Lit, Sugarcult, and The Living End. For demos, please visit http://www.myspace.com/maydaymayday. Rich also helps coordinate Rock Band rehearsals & concerts.
Picture coming soon!	Stacy McCornan has taught Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, & Vocals to students of all ages for over 6 years. She received her Associates of Performing Arts & Music & Audio Engineering from Citrus College & her Bachelors of Music in Music Composition & Guitar Performance from California State University. She works in all different genres & enjoys sharing her passion for teaching music to children and adults.
Picture coming soon!	Thomas Lemieux specializes in Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Drums/Percussion. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from UCSB. Thomas has been teaching students of all ages for over 5 years. He works in all styles & is committed to providing a solid education & evoking strong music appreciation in all students. He has taught in a variety of settings including summer programs & a non-profit children's music daycare program. He makes the lessons well-rounded & an energetic learning experience for all students. Thomas has an unbridled passion for sharing & spreading an ultimate joy & love of music.
	Tyler Mays is a percussionist who has been playing Drums for 11 years and teaching for over 4 years. He attended California State University—Northridge and has studied under Aaron Smith, John Magnussen, and Larry Perpoli. Tyler teaches many styles of percussion, including Rock Drumming, Marching Percussion, Classical/Concert Percussion, and Latin Percussion. He places an emphasis on reading music, technical facility, and musicality.