Ross Clark is a multi-talented DJ, musician, and founding member of the acclaimed band St. Lucia. He has worked alongside notable artists including The Knocks, Halsey, Moonboots, VHS Collection, Wyclef Jean, Phoebe Ryan, Sofitukker, and Matt Maeson. Ross's dedication and skill have earned him opportunities to perform at prestigious music festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Beyond live performances, Ross has made appearances on esteemed television programs including "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," three performances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” as well as "Good Morning America”.
Dustin has been the drummer for the band St. Lucia since 2014. He has also toured with other notable artists including: Moon Boots and Gavin Turek. Some performance highlights include Coachella, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Good Morning America. Dustin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Jazz Performance from The New School, a Master of Music Degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and Master of Arts Degree from Columbia University.
Adam Narimatsu is a pianist and guitarist based in NYC. Since entering the professional music scene in 2012, he has worked as a band leader, session musician, arranger, and solo artist up and down the East Coast before reestablishing his homebase in New York. During his time on the bandstand, Adam has developed a playing style that combines jazz, blues, funk, and everything in-between. As an educator, Adam is a firm believer in the idea that music should create joy in its practitioners and focuses on ensuring that his students are pursuing the music that they connect with.
Dr. Bailey Elizabeth Hinkley Grogan is a renowned jazz vocalist, songwriter, educator, and performer based in Denver, CO. She received her Doctorate in Musical Arts from University of Miami’s Frost School of Music in Studio Music Jazz Voice and served as a Fellow at the Henry Mancini Institute under the direction of Shelly Berg and Maria Schneider from 2020-2023. Her improvisatory style is fearless and bold, and her songwriting and lyrical delivery reflect the raw, emotional heartache and beauty present in her life story. She works in all forms of vocal music, including musical theater, pop, and R&B, but specializes in the jazz idiom.
Francesca Lujan is a Colorado-based flutist and educator. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Flute Performance from the University of Northern Colorado, and later with a Master’s in the same discipline from Colorado State University. Francesca has taught students of all experience levels, from beginner to collegiate, and in multiple styles of performance. She has studied and performed on auxiliary flutes including piccolo, alto, and bass. During her time as a teacher, Francesca has enjoyed helping her students achieve their personal goals in performance, either as hobbyists or professionals; many of her students have participated in honor bands, state competitions, college-level auditions, and professional projects. She hopes to assist many more students in their exploration of music and nurture their development as artists.
Collin Leydon is an actor, singer and writer based in NY and LA. He is a graduate of the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU where he focused on musical theatre and Shakespeare. As an actor and singer, he has appeared in regional theatre; on stage in NY, LA, Korea and in dozens of national commercials. Most recently he appeared in a national network spot alongside Martha Stewart. As a teacher, Collin has coached actors that have appeared as series regulars, guest stars and co-stars on, NBC, CBS, HBO, CW, Comedy Central, HULU, Amazon, USA, Starz, Cinemax as well as actors who have been leads in feature films and on Broadway. Collin uses a “client centered approach, drawing from a wide set of tools to ask clients leading questions that help foster personal realizations for unlocking character and emotion. He believes in a collaborative environment that fosters growth and creativity more than one “right” way of doing something.
Allie Glassman is a singer/songwriter, and music educator. She has appeared in many music festivals around New York City. Allie performs regularly at venues, including Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric and Pete's Candy Store. Allie is a graduate of The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, where she received her BFA in Vocal Jazz Performance. Allie received her MA in Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2018. Allie has assisted several of her students with auditioning and being accepted into some of New York’s premiere performing arts schools. Allie also provides guitar and piano accompaniment, for her students at recitals, and performances. She continues to work with many students, and teaches voice, guitar, and songwriting. Allie has a passion for working with all of her music students, and enjoys helping them reach all of their musical goals.
A Downbeat award-winning vocalist, educator, and bandleader based in Denver, Colorado, Kelsey Wallner charms audiences with intimate, soulful, and inventive performances. She earned a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies/Vocal Performance at the University of Northern Colorado in 2023, and has six years of teaching experience. As a highly versatile performer, she is a lead vocalist with funk and bluegrass groups, and enjoys performing her own jazz projects throughout the Denver metro area. Notably, she has worked as a guide singer for the forthcoming Carmen McRae tribute album Carmen Sings Carmen!, featuring Carmen Bradford and the Compass Jazz Orchestra. Kelsey’s pedagogical approaches include Body Mapping and Laban Movement Analysis, and she is able to instruct students in jazz improvisation, music theory, songwriting, ear training, arranging and audition preparation. She is also able to provide lessons in Spanish and coach Portuguese pronunciation for students interested in Brazilian music.
A latecomer to singing herself, Heather has captivated New York and Arizona audiences with contemporary opera, 70's psychedelic rock, Musical Theater, and Irish folk ballads all with classically-disciplined vocal charisma. She graduated with her Master’s from the Manhattan School of Music in 2021 where she performed many characters such as Juliette in Gounod's Romeo et Juliette, La fée from Viardot's Cendrillon, and Abigail Williams in Robert Ward's The Crucible. She was primarily trained as a classical violinist and still uses that knowledge to help singers understand how to use their bodies as an instrument. Heather has deep knowledge on how to work through vocal trauma, and hopes to influence students to love every part of their voice through meaningful practice habits.
Andrew Moore is a guitarist and bassist hailing from Madison, WI. He has performed extensively in the Midwest and Colorado as both a bandleader and sideman in a variety of styles. He has also maintained a role as an educator throughout his time as a musician, teaching to a full spectrum of students and learning styles. During his course of study, Andrew has had the opportunity to study with such established educators as Steve Kovalched, Christopher Olson, and Duke Seigfried. He received a Masters degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 2023, as well as a Bachelors in Music and Psychology from Luther college in 2021.
Bobby Wiens is a Denver, CO based drummer. He has toured as both a leader and a sideman with several world-class musicians throughout the U.S. and Canada. Wiens has had the privilege of studying with master drummers such as John Riley, Joe Farnsworth, Jim White, Dylan van der Schyff, Jon McCaslin, and Memo Acevedo among others. Since graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with his Masters degree in Jazz Studies, Wiens maintains a busy playing and teaching schedule in the Denver metro area.
Willis Edmundson began studying percussion at the age of nine, transitioning from five years of piano to drums. He attended Berklee College of Music and was awarded the Armand Zildjian Scholarship in 2017. Graduating in 2018 with a double-degree in Drum Set Performance and Music Business, Edmundson has performed with Grammy award-winning artists such as Bill Frisell, Gary Burton, Victor Wooten and Kurt Elling during the course of his academic career. He currently resides in New York City as an active musician and music teacher, while performing and touring across the country with jazz trios YEStet and Sean Britt’s SB3.
Hailing from the vibrant musical city of Houston, Texas, Sinclaire brings a diverse range of musical experiences to the classroom. Graduating from the University of North Texas, in May of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies with a focus in Communications, Business Marketing & Music as well as a minor in Sociology, she is continuously enhancing her skills and knowledge in music performance. As a dedicated drum instructor, Sinclaire tailors her teaching style to each student's unique needs and goals. Her friendly and patient approach, combined with technical expertise, fosters a supportive and inspiring learning environment. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Sinclaire's guidance will help you reach your drumming aspirations and much more!
Tristan Boh is a guitarist based in Denver, Colorado. Currently in the process of getting his Undergraduate Jazz Studies degree at the University of Northern Colorado, Tristan is also a very prolific performer and teacher. He has led his own jazz trio and rock bands at Dazzle Jazz Club, Marquis Theater and Lost Lake, just to name a few. Along with this, he also teaches at the Loveland Academy of Music. Tristan studies under the direction of esteemed guitarist Steve Kovalcheck and is in the process of recording his own record with The Tristan Boh Trio, while continuing to hone his craft.
Since 2017, Tim has been one half of the guitar section on Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, and in addition has been fortunate to collaborate with some amazingly talented artists. Some notable appearances include: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, FX’s Fosse/Verdon, Trixie Mattel, Mandy Gonzalez, Frances Ruffelle, Phillipa Soo, and a host of others. Tim received a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from The University of Akron, as well as a Master of Music in Instrumental Jazz Performance from The Manhattan School of Music.
Dynamic, tenacious, and highly inventive, pianist and composer Will Kjeer has defined himself as an artist to watch, both literally and figuratively. He has shared the stage with many world-class performers including Dave King (The Bad Plus; Happy Apple), Jerry Bergonzi (Dave Brubeck, Elvin Jones), and Adam Nussbaum (Stan Getz, Michael Brecker). For the past 7 years, Will has inspired students of all ages and backgrounds as both a private instructor and as an artist clinician at institutions including California State Fullerton and the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. He holds a B.F.A. in Jazz Arts from The California Institute of the Arts and is currently working on his Master of Music Degree at The Juilliard School.