Teachers
Art Director
Chris Martin
Chris, a seasoned music instructor and a veteran in the industry, dedicated a decade to shaping musical talents at the prestigious Ann Arbor Music Center in Ann Arbor, MI. His expertise extends to both guitar instruction and leading ensemble/band classes. In 2017, Chris made a significant move to Raleigh, bringing his wealth of knowledge and passion for music to a new audience.
Beyond his role as an instructor, Chris is a notable figure in the music scene. As the guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist of the indie-rock duo IAmDynamite, he contributed to the duo's success, earning them a spot on the Top 40 Billboard Modern Rock chart. Chris's musical journey has taken him on extensive tours across North America and Europe, sharing stages with renowned acts such as Bowling for Soup, Sum 41, Fitz and the Tantrums, Third Eye Blind, Bon Jovi, Jimmy Eat World, Highly Suspect, Blue October, and more.
Guitar
Nate Duncan
Nate Duncan is a singer-songwriter, who has honed his performance skills on multiple instruments and vocals while performing throughout North Carolina, playing bass, guitar, keyboard and lead vocals. He composed, produced, and recorded his debut Gospel album in 2022 and continues to lead worship at various churches in his home state of North Carolina. He acquired his B.S. from Liberty University in in Commercial Music and Worship Studies. Having seven years of professional teaching experience has allowed him to craft specific curriculum plans for each student's individual needs and objectives. He earnestly believes every individual is gifted with a unique voice that needs to be expressed, and his goal is to enable and inspire students to express this through their instrument of choice. His goal is to cater to their talents, fuel their passion, and help them excel to their fullest potential. And most importantly, have fun in the journey!
Product Manager
Justin Riberio
Justin Riberio, a guitarist from Connecticut, discovered his love for music through the sounds of Slash and Andres Segovia. His musical journey started with reviving an abandoned Yamaha classical guitar, later progressing to mastering Led Zeppelin on an Ibanez RX funded by a summer job. Auditioning for Oberlin Conservatory on the same Yamaha, Justin earned his Masters of Music in Classical Guitar performance at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
For 13 years, he thrived in San Francisco's vibrant music scene, teaching, jamming, and gigging. Now settled in North Carolina, Justin's impact extends beyond performances; his students have become music majors, performers, composers, and recording artists. Justin advocates for a strong technical foundation, creative musical expression, and encourages students to find their unique style.