School of Rock Columbia

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(410) 415-1970(410) 415-1970

Will has been playing guitar for 13 years, throughout which experimenting with a wide variety of style, with focuses ranging from bluegrass to brutal death metal, big band swing to slide blues, pop to psychobilly, and funk to folk, and everything in between. He loves bringing new music to his students and passing on his knowledge to help his students not only play, but understand the music. Prior to joining the staff at School of Rock Columbia, Will served as the Co-Artistic Director of Open Space Arts, an arts organization in Reisterstown, Maryland.
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Megann has been in a love affair with music since before she could form words. No matter what phase of life she's in, there's always a guitar or microphone in her hand. She loves inspiring young minds and teaching them to be rockstars, but she's still waiting on that Grammy, mansion, and tour with Metallica. When not teaching the future Joe Strummers of America, Megann spends her time looking for new records, creating art, and writing music. Oh, and petting cats. At School of Rock Columbia, Megann teaches guitar, bass, vocals, beginner drums/keys, and is always available to tell people how great David Bowie is.
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David is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer. He received a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Towson University. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his girlfriend, Amanda and their bulldog, Tyson. He works on multiple projects and brings the knowledge and experience he gains from those back to his main musical project, Spies Ascend. David enjoys exploring the depths of Spotify, drumming on his steering wheel, and drinking coffee.
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Evan Cooper is a local multi-instrumentalist in the Baltimore-Annapolis area. Although he is a vocalist and guitarist his main interest is on the piano and he is pursuing a degree in Jazz Commercial Piano at Towson University. Evan began playing in local groups when he was 15 and has played in many groups since in a variety of genres such as funk, jazz, RB and rock and has played on several national stages at music festivals such as Lollapalooza and Hangout Festival. Evan is working towards memorizing a variety of works in the classical piano repertoire and plans to continue pursuing a career in music.
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Mike Connaughton, a recent graduate of Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, is a multi instrumentalist new to the greater Baltimore area. He first started playing music as a child in group lessons. After years of classical training, Mike applied his musical knowledge to instruments like guitar, bass, trumpet, saxophone, and clarinet. At Saint Mary’s College of Maryland he frequently played bass, guitar, and keys with many different groups of musicians; often at local bars, houses, and festivals. As of recent, Mike is hoping to start a Master of Arts degree in Audio Technology at American University. He is interested creating machine learning computer programs that will help with the development of new technology within sound synthesis. In his free time, Mike spends hours on Wikipedia binges, aimlessly hopping from one band page two another. That, or he is busy writing and recording music of his own.
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Jason is a seasoned performer and instructor, he can be seen touring nationally with Charm City Devils, regionally with Peterbuilt, and locally with Ed Lauer and various groups throughout Fells Point and Canton. Jason is proud to endorse Vic Firth sticks, Paiste Cymbals, and Ludwig Drums.
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Dimitri Fantini received a drum set for his first birthday and has been playing ever since. He grew up in and around recording studios, and more formal music education began with drum teacher Woody Sutton at the age of eleven. Dimitri was then accepted to the Cab Calloway School of the Arts in 2004 where he majored in percussion and piano studies, performing in several school jazz bands and live shows. Since graduating, Dimitri has been producing, recording, composing, and engineering in professional recording studios, and has recently moved to Maryland after working on a recording project in California. Dimitri specializes in rock, jazz, Latin and funk drumming and also teaches guitar, bass and keyboards.
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Kevin Stanley is an American singer-songwriter from Southern California. His sound, influenced by many genres, is a mixture of Jeff Buckley and Chris Cornell. “Songwriting is such a release for me, even writing in general. It’s like the exact energy that you feel when you’re writing is translated into the song.” Kevin plays guitar, bass, drums and keys on his recordings, as well as mixing and mastering them, making him a completely independent artist. His debut Mission Pacific dropped in July 2015. A new release is brewing! He currently also teaches guitar, drums, vocals, bass and keyboards at the School of Rock Columbia.

Even while preparing for his release and tour, and being in and out of the studio, Kevin still finds a place between creativity and taking care of business. “I normally write really late at night; having a midnight coffee with a guitar in my hand is my favorite place to be.”
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Marissa Zechinato is a vocalist with interests in songwriting and music production. She grew up around music and began singing onstage at age 11; she began recording and editing her own covers and originals at age 13. During her time at Long Reach High School, Marissa was involved in MD All State and All Eastern honors choruses. In May 2017 she graduated college with a Bachelors of Music from Howard University, where she majored in Jazz studies with a focus in music technology. As a member of Howard University’s premiere vocal jazz ensemble Afro Blue from 2013-1017, she performed onstage with renowned artists including Esperanza Spalding, Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, Marc Anthony, Geri Allen, Cyrus Chestnut, Patti Austin, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Some of her most noteworthy performances with the group include the National Christmas Tree Lighting in 2016 and NPR Tiny Desk in 2013, and at venues including the Apollo Theater, the Kennedy Center, and Blues Alley. At School of Rock, Marissa teaches voice and beginner keys. In her spare time, Marissa enjoys watching movies, hanging out with her guinea pigs and cat, listening to music, bike riding, and learning about unusual/interesting topics.
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Siobhan Beckett is an actor, singer, makeup artist and arts educator living and working in the Baltimore area. Siobhan studied Theatre with a special concentration in Acting at Towson University and graduated with her Bachelors in 2011. But you can call her Shiv! Shiv is a freelance performer and vocalist, with vocal experience ranging from opera and musical theater to, pop, acoustic, rock and metal vocals. She is comfortable singing anything from Italian arias and show tunes, to Adele and Janis Joplin. Shiv focuses on "Alexander Technique" with her students, proper posture, breathing and diaphragm work. She encourages energy, imagination, individuality and finding your own inner rock star. Find out more on her website, www.siobhanbeckett.com
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