Our Team

Keeping the fire burning, with our love of music and performance.

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Jon Phillippi

Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Mandolin/Uke/Woodwinds

It all began with a single lesson in my home back in 2006. From that humble start, the journey grew into something far beyond anything I could have imagined. What started as sharing my love of music blossomed into a community built on performance, collaboration, and the joy of creating together. Through every note and every gathering, the guiding principle has remained clear:

"Be the light in the community when darkness surrounds us."

PSU 98’

Founder
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Kenny

Guitar/Bass/Uke Instructor/Coach
PO Grad
In band Work in Progress
Favorite band:  Lorna Shore
Favorite song:  Oblivion
"I want to make music people can connect with and enjoy."
A man sitting behind a drum set in a recording studio, wearing headphones and adjusting one ear of the headphones, with microphones and recording equipment around him. 
Drum Instructor (Jazz/Blues)

Cooper

Dubois HS Grad
In Band; Chris Woodward, Dark Stars
Favorite Song: That's Right (you're not from Texas)
Goals: Going to Music School to peruse orchestral Percussion
A man with a black beanie, black sweater, and a beard holding an electric guitar inside a music store decorated with guitars on the wall, posters, and music charts. The background features poster art including Elvis Presley and Bob Marley, and there are more guitars and music equipment around. 
Student of Rock and Improv
Bluegrass and Jazz
Favorite band:  Phish
Favorite song:  Split open and melt
"Music is a language everyone understands, I hope to help people become more articulate in expressing themselves."
Guitar Instructor (Blues/Jazz)

Jake

Man singing into a microphone while playing an electric guitar, wearing glasses, a cap, and a striped shirt. 
Piano/Keyboard/Guitar/Coach

Pete

Member of The Dark Stars and Elvis and the Outlaws

Student of Rock and Roll

Favorite Band: Southbound Acoustic

Favorite Song: Cannon in D

Vocal/Song Writer/Guitar/Drums/Bass

Steve

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