John Wilson, Piano, Owner
John founded Rhythm and Keys in the spring of 2003 and
currently teaches about sixty students from beginner to
advanced. He began studying piano at age 7 and earned
his bachelors degree in music from the University of North
Florida classical piano department. John has over 12
years of teaching experience and he offers classical, jazz,
rock and improvisation methods in his lessons. He also
teaches beginning guitar, drums and woodwinds.
John founded Rhythm and Keys in the spring of 2003 and
currently teaches about sixty students from beginner to
advanced. He began studying piano at age 7 and earned
his bachelors degree in music from the University of North
Florida classical piano department. John has over 12
years of teaching experience and he offers classical, jazz,
rock and improvisation methods in his lessons. He also
teaches beginning guitar, drums and woodwinds.
Katy Wilson, Studio Manager, Co-owner
Katy was instrumental in the founding of Rhythm and
Keys. As well as being co-owner, she is responsible for
the day to day operations of the studio. In addition,
Katy is also a 3rd grade teacher at Lake Lucina
Elementary.
Katy was instrumental in the founding of Rhythm and
Keys. As well as being co-owner, she is responsible for
the day to day operations of the studio. In addition,
Katy is also a 3rd grade teacher at Lake Lucina
Elementary.
| Jacob O'Conner, guitar, bass, Jacob is a music major at the University of North Florida's jazz department. His course of study has spanned from classical to modern with an emphasis on bass and guitar technique and theory. Jacob can also teach the stand up bass. |
Matthew Morris, Woodwinds
Matt is beginning his first year teaching woodwinds at
Rhythm and Keys. He holds a bachelors in Music
Education from Murray State University and a Master in
Bassoon Performance from the University of Michigan.
In addition to teaching at Rhythm and Keys, he is also
the music teacher at S. Bryon Jennings Elementary in
Orange Park.
Matt is beginning his first year teaching woodwinds at
Rhythm and Keys. He holds a bachelors in Music
Education from Murray State University and a Master in
Bassoon Performance from the University of Michigan.
In addition to teaching at Rhythm and Keys, he is also
the music teacher at S. Bryon Jennings Elementary in
Orange Park.
Michael Ulmer, trumpet, piano
Mike is a music major at the University of
North Florida's jazz department. His lessons
consist of both jazz and classical theories.
His method of teaching is a mix between
classical theory, ear training and
improvisation.
Mike is a music major at the University of
North Florida's jazz department. His lessons
consist of both jazz and classical theories.
His method of teaching is a mix between
classical theory, ear training and
improvisation.
Gabriel Nehemias, guitar, piano
Gabriel is a graduate from the Jacksonville
University music department. He has studied
classical, jazz, and spiritual genres. Gabriel
also places emphasis on technique and theory.
Gabriel is a graduate from the Jacksonville
University music department. He has studied
classical, jazz, and spiritual genres. Gabriel
also places emphasis on technique and theory.
Daniel Hunting, guitar
Dan was born and raised in Orlando. He started playing guitar at
the age of 9. He became really serious about music in high school
and have pursued it professionally ever since. In 2006 I performed
in the Florida All-State Jazz band. He'll be graduating this semester
with a B.A. in Jazz Studies from UNF.
Dan was born and raised in Orlando. He started playing guitar at
the age of 9. He became really serious about music in high school
and have pursued it professionally ever since. In 2006 I performed
in the Florida All-State Jazz band. He'll be graduating this semester
with a B.A. in Jazz Studies from UNF.
| Micah Mills, Violin, Viola, Piano, and Composition Micah graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in Music composition. |
Benjamin Wadley, piano, guitar
Ben grew up in Orlando being home schooled all
his life. He attended Liberty University graduating
with a Bachelors of Science in Worship and Music
with a concentration in Business. He is married to
his lovely wife, Katie and enjoys spending time
with her going to garage sales or just hanging out.
Ben grew up in Orlando being home schooled all
his life. He attended Liberty University graduating
with a Bachelors of Science in Worship and Music
with a concentration in Business. He is married to
his lovely wife, Katie and enjoys spending time
with her going to garage sales or just hanging out.
Meghan Mizell, Voice
Meghan is a Jacksonville, Florida native who is a
junior as a vocal performance major at the University
of North Florida. Within her major, she is
concentrated in opera and classical genres, and also
the French language. Meghan has a true passion for
singing and for helping others. She is excited about
preparing others to achieve professionalism,
preparedness, and truly beautiful singing.
Meghan is a Jacksonville, Florida native who is a
junior as a vocal performance major at the University
of North Florida. Within her major, she is
concentrated in opera and classical genres, and also
the French language. Meghan has a true passion for
singing and for helping others. She is excited about
preparing others to achieve professionalism,
preparedness, and truly beautiful singing.
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Michael Tillis, drums
Michael is a graduate from the University of North
Florida's jazz department. His lessons range from
classical to rock and roll with of course a strong jazz
influence. His method of teaching combines reading, ear
training and improvisation. His lessons provide a solid
base in musical knowledge while helping each individual
student pursue his or her own personal goals.
Michael is a graduate from the University of North
Florida's jazz department. His lessons range from
classical to rock and roll with of course a strong jazz
influence. His method of teaching combines reading, ear
training and improvisation. His lessons provide a solid
base in musical knowledge while helping each individual
student pursue his or her own personal goals.
