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Lane Butler
Guitar, Upright Bass, Bass
Lane Butler has been playing upright and electric bass, as well as guitar, for over a decade. He has played in many orchestras and bands, such as the Central Michigan Symphony Orchestra and the Jazz Central Jazz Band. He is fluent in many different styles ranging from jazz and orchestral to punk and extreme metal. Lane has also played professionally for many different musicals, including "RENT" and "The Wizard of Oz." Outside of gigging and teaching, Lane is pursuing his own musical style by merging all of his influences into his own music. Lane's focus in teaching is to help create a strong relationship with music by encouraging students to learn their favorite songs and diving into the technique and theory behind them.
Jordan Cuneo
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin
Jordan Cuneo has been involved with music for just about his entire life. He grew up taking lessons on various instruments such as piano, violin, and clarinet, but found his true passion in music upon receiving his first guitar. Since then, Jordan has mastered other fretted instruments and is always trying out other instruments. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music from CMU with an emphasis in viola. Having played in a multitude of different ensembles, Jordan is well-practiced and has experience in various genres including rock, blues, jazz, classical, and many more styles, along with the music theory behind them. Outside of teaching and school, Jordan enjoys writing and recording musical ideas along with helping friends and family hone their own musical skills. Jordan teaches all levels of guitar, bass, ukulele, and mandolin along with other fretted instruments and is knowledgeable with music theory. Jordan also has basic experience in keyboard, clarinet, and viola and is excited to expand his teaching repertoire in the future. As a teacher, Jordan aims to share his passion for music with others by patiently accommodating each individual student's learning style to fit their own needs, helping them achieve those "aha" moments that are just so satisfying for both teacher and student.
Olive Dyer
Cello
Olive has a lifelong passion for music, most specifically playing and teaching cello. She has been playing cello for over a decade, and her performance experiences include Jackson Symphony’s Community Strings, the Concord Area Players, the Central Michigan University Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society. Olive began teaching private lessons for the Jackson Symphony. She is currently pursuing a music education degree at Central Michigan University, where she is a part of CMU’s Michigan American String Teachers Association Chapter. She teaches high school and middle school students for the Mentorship Program and elementary school cellists through String Explorer. Olive has experience with and enjoys teaching students of all ages and skill levels. She teaches with patience and a personalized approach, recognizing each student as an individual. She focuses on discovering what resonates and works most effectively for each student.
Sho Hakoyama
Guitar, Bass
Sho is a guitarist with over 20 years of experience versed in advanced techniques and practical music theory for guitar. He is proficient in a variety of styles and genres of guitar playing, but is especially skilled in creating original finger-style arrangements based on popular music. He is passionate about helping people unlock new skills to enrich their lives.
Gaia Herrick
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
Gaia Herrick was born and raised around music, having a professional musician turned music teacher for a father. She grew up taking lessons on many different instruments, including guitar, piano, voice, and trumpet, but quickly found a lifelong passion on the clarinet. In high school, she began giving lessons for free to other students and found that furthering the love and pursuit of music in others was incredibly important. During this time, Gaia also travelled to a CMU band day, fell in love with the campus and the Chippewa Marching Band, and decided to formally pursue music as a career. After high school, she worked at high school marching band camps, fostered a private lesson studio, and staffed the woodwind area studio for a summer music program. In college, Gaia pursued a multitude of studies, graduating in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Nonprofit Administration, with minors in Music, German, and Disability & Inclusion Studies. At CMU, she studied clarinet under Dr. Jennifer Laubenthal, and played in many different ensembles including the Wind Symphony and chamber ensembles. She also played saxophone in multiple ensembles, including Jazz Central, the Chippewa Marching Band, the 6th Man Band, and the pit orchestra for Cabaret. She has also appeared professionally with the Saginaw Eddy Concert Band. Outside of teaching and work, Gaia enjoys various arts and crafts such as crochet, sewing, and painting, spending time with loved ones, spoiling her cats, playing video games, and spending time outdoors.
Jolee Hurren
Violin, Viola
JoLee Hurren is in her second decade of playing the violin. Currently, she is studying Instrumental Music Education and Violin under the instruction of Dr. Matheus Souza at Central Michigan University. She is involved in the Central Michigan University Symphony Orchestra and is President of the school’s MASTA (Michigan American String Teachers Association) chapter. She currently volunteers in a String Explorer program at McGuire Elementary School and recently began volunteering in a string mentorship program at Mount Pleasant Middle School and Mount Pleasant High School. JoLee strives to create a positive learning environment while simultaneously pushing students to access their full musical ability and potential. She is currently accepting violin students and beginner viola students.
Timm Johnson
Bass, Piano
Timm has been playing piano and electric bass for more than 40 years. His love of music led him to Alma College, where he studied double bass, piano, and percussion while pursuing a degree in music education. He later continued his studies at Berklee College of Music, focusing on electric bass performance, jazz, and big band arranging. As an in-demand bassist and arranger, Timm has spent decades performing, arranging, and making music. But what he enjoys most is teaching. He loves helping students build confidence and reach whatever musical goals they set for themselves. His approach to teaching is personal and practical. Every student is different, so lessons are shaped around the individual's experience, interests, abilities, and goals. Whether you're just getting started, looking to improve your technique, or simply want to have more fun making music, Timm's goal is to help you become the musician you want to be.
Emily Kolody
Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Piano, Harp
Emily Kolody is a music educator and musician from Chicago currently pursuing her graduate degree in Music Education at Central Michigan University. She has years of experience teaching general music, choir, guitar, and ukulele to students of various ages and skill levels. Emily also spent five years at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp as a Unit Director and Counselor, where she helped lead campers and counselors while teaching the Campfire Guitar minor and assisting with the choir and harp departments. She is passionate about helping students discover their own musical interests and loves encouraging them to play whatever their heart desires. While teaching guitar at Blue Lake, Emily often divided her students into groups based on their interests, including songwriting and composition as well as beginning chords and strumming. As a performer, Emily has sung with the Elmhurst Choral Union and played harp with Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles. She believes that music should be accessible, creative, and enjoyable for everyone, and her goal as a teacher is to help each student build confidence while developing a lasting connection with music.
Chris McNicol
Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Harmonica, Ukulele
Chris McNicol is a musician and educator in Mount Pleasant, MI. He has played both 6 and 12-string acoustic and electric guitars for over 35 years, and has taught himself bass, harmonica, banjo, vocal, and some piano as well. He has continuously been active in writing original compositions and learning covers. He has played in bands from many musical genres, including classic rock, alternative-indie, country, blues, folk, punk, and 60’s. Chris has played professionally in many bands, and is currently the guitarist for the Mount Pleasant band “Cloudstrider” and local legends “The Burning Bushes.” Chris has experience teaching beginning to intermediate guitar, ranging from chords, rhythm, scales, and root theory, to finger picking, slide, and alternate tunings. He is very passionate and enthusiastic about sharing the gift of music and looks forward to helping others learn how to play guitar from the very beginning or improve their current playing. Chris is also available to get you started with learning to play banjo, bass, or harmonica.
David Miller
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Dave Miller has been teaching music since 1994. He's been playing guitar and bass for almost 30 years. He's played professionally as both a guitarist and bassist in a wide variety of bands, over multiple genres - metal, jazz, funk, blues, Motown, pop, and country. Also, Dave has performed as a guitarist in the pit of several local musicals, including "School of Rock" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". Currently, he is the lead guitarist/vocalist for two dance/variety bands in the area. He also performs in a jazz duet featuring guitar and saxophone. Dave has taught many different musical styles. He is always striving to educate himself and others in music, and share the wonderful experience that music can create. From beginner to advanced, Dave can help guide you on your musical journey to becoming a better musician.
Tim Mocny
Drums, Piano
With 20+ years of varied teaching and performance experience, Tim has successfully coached hundreds of students! He is currently accepting students of all ages and ability levels. In addition to teaching at B’s, Tim plays for many professional groups across the state, teaches a few music courses at CMU, and coaches a number of area drumlines. He even writes the beats for Central’s Chippewa Marching Band! When he’s not busy with music, Tim loves tackling projects at home and spending time with his wife and four kids. Tim works hard to help each student maximize their musical growth and enjoyment. He is equally comfortable teaching piano, drum set and classical percussion.
Tony Nelson
Voice, Piano
Tony Nelson is a voice teacher currently studying locally at Central Michigan University in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. While classical/operatic style is his main focus, Tony is familiar with how to sing and teach multiple different styles such as musical theatre, jazz, and modern/pop. Tony also enjoys working with beginning piano students.