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Instructor Bios: SugarLand

  1. Pablo Fernandez

    Education: Bachelor's of Music with emphasis on Orchestral Conducting from The Catholic University of Argentina

    Influences: My most important influences in music extend from The Beatles and Pink Floyd to Mozart, Bach and Beethoven

    Experience: . Conducted the Juan Jose Castro Wind Orchestra. Played the keyboards and guitar in many rock bands. Worked with students in High Schools and Music Schools teaching Guitar, Keyboards, Clarinet and Music Theory. Also play the Bandoneon with Tango music groups.

    Instruments:

    Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard

  1. Kyle Flöck

    Educaton: Bachelor's of Music, Stephen F. Austin State University

    Influences: Heidevolk, Tyr, Dimmu Borgir, Bach, Wagner, Faun, Fejd, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Indica, Arcturus, Turisas, Ensiferum, 2 Times Terror, Vladimir Miller, Ivan Rebroff, classical music and traditional Northern European Folk music.

    Experience:
    Concert experience as a bass guitarist, orchestral bassist, pianist, vocalist, and as a conductor. I have written around 4 or 5 albums worth of music and am currently recording as a solo artist.

    Instruments:

    Bass, Guitar, Keyboard

  1. Paige Powell

    I have studied percussion for over twenty years with a broad repertoire that includes piano, hand bells, symphonic percussion, hand drums, trap set, and found instruments. I have played in multiple bands at venues all over Houston, but my most favorite gig was sitting in as a percussionist for jazz pianist and composer Elio Villafranca at Miller Outdoor Theater. I lead the bass drum line in an all-age drum and bugle corps for two years and currently play drums with two local bands: a punk folk group and a hardcore band that writes songs about vegetables and healthy living. I have been teaching music lessons and tutoring for several years, and I had the opportunity to write an original curriculum for HISD that teaches math through music and dance. This past summer, I volunteered as a counselor and drum instructor for Girls Rock Camp Houston, which was a truly life-changing endeavor. I view music education as an impetus for a lifetime of learning; that, and the fact that it's a whole lot of fun!

    Instruments:

    Drums, Percussion, Piano

  1. Darrell Lacy

    I studied guitar & Bass with Vince Bredice for six years. Bredice is the author of The Complete Book of Guitar Improvisation for Mel Bay publications. I Studied with Joseph Iadone for two years. Iadone was the principle bassist for the Metropolitan Opera of New York City for over 30 years and World Renowned Lutist. He was also the understudy for Paul Hindemith, 20th century composer. Instruction included Hindemith?s Elementary Training for Musicians. I Studied and performed with Tom Floyd. Floyd is the author of Quartal Harmony & Voicings for Guitar by Mel Bay Publications.At Palm Beach Atlantic College 1971-1974 I studied voice, piano and music theory. My performances include madrigal, choir and ensemble. At Palm Beach Community College 1974-1975 I studied jazz harmony, guitar and music theory. I was born into a musical family. My grandfather played fiddle my, grandmother played pump organ, everyone sang and my father played guitar, harmonica and was a songwriter, who sold songs to 1950?s Country Western stars, Eddie Arnold, Slim Whitman and others. I play guitar, upright and electric bass and sing primarily, but have also taught Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Harmonica and Steel Drum. I have been teaching students age 7 to 70 for over 30 years. For beginner students, I teach the fundamentals: technique, note reading, rhythmic interpretation, harmony and the trilogy of music (scales, chords and arpeggios) from the world class Guitar Center Studio Curriculum. For advanced students and professional musicians, I evaluate technique and teach methods for improvement.

    Instruments:

    Guitar, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele

  1. Sean Torres

    Education: Aldine High School, Bachelor's in Music & Percussion from Prairie VIew A&M University

    Influences: My parents, Buddy Rich, Dave weckl, Dennis Chambers, Tito Puente, Henry Brun, Aaron Spears, Steve Gadd, Alex Acuna. Sheila E, Giovanni Hidalgo, Tony Royster Jr, Karl Perazza, Raul Rekow, Carlos Santana, Earth Wind & Fire, Maze, James Brown, Jay-z, Lil' Wayne

    Experience: Played the Super Bowl XLV halftime show with the Black Eyed Peas and Usher. Performed with hip hop artist Devin the Dude. Was a member of Prairie View A&m's marching band, drum line, symphonic band and jazz combo which, during my time there, played a Dallas Cowboys pregame and halftime show, as well as the 2001 Texas Governor's inauguration.

    Instruments:

    Drums and Percussion

  1. Jeremy Dudman

    Education: B.A. in Commercial Music from Florida State University. M.F.A. in Recording and Arts and Technologies from Middle Tennessee State University

    Influences:

    Experience: Interned at Alex the Great Recording (Nashville, TN).As a double bassist, I have performed with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and continue to perform double bass with ensembles in the Houston area. Currently teach audio courses at the Art Institute of Houston and Art Institute of Houston-North. Based out of Lucky Run Studio

    Instruments:

    Recording instruction and techniques

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