John Wilson, Piano, Owner
John founded Rhythm and Keys in the spring of 2003 and
currently teaches about fifty 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 14
years of teaching experience and offers classical, jazz,
rock and improvisation methods in his lessons. He also is
the organist and choir director at St. Paul's Episcopal
Church.
John founded Rhythm and Keys in the spring of 2003 and
currently teaches about fifty 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 14
years of teaching experience and offers classical, jazz,
rock and improvisation methods in his lessons. He also is
the organist and choir director at St. Paul's Episcopal
Church.
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 and is our pre-k music teacher. In
addition, Katy is also a 3rd grade teacher at Lake
Lucina Elementary.
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 and is our pre-k music teacher. In
addition, Katy is also a 3rd grade teacher at Lake
Lucina Elementary.
| Adam Mantavoni, Guitar, Bass, & Cello Adam is a graduate from the University of North Florida's classical department. His course of study has spanned from classical to modern with an emphasis on bass technique and theory. Adam also performs with many successful Jacksonville area bands. |
| Michael Ulmer, Trumpet & Piano Mike began playing trumpet at the age of twelve and later began studying piano. After graduating high school, he was hired to play in Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. Mike left Orlando and moved to Jacksonville to study at UNF. Having completed his bachelor's degree, Michael now teaches daily at Rhythm and Keys and performs weekly at Lord Of Life Lutheran Church. Mike is also a freelance jazz pianist in the Jacksonville area. |
| Gabriel Nehemias, Guitar & Piano Gabriel is a graduate from the Jacksonville University music department. He has studied classical, jazz, and spiritual genres and places emphasis on technique and theory. Gabriel is also a music worship leader at Monument Point Fellowship Church. |
| Daniel Hunting, Guitar Daniel was born in Orlando, Florida where he became interested in music at an early age. After many years of private instruction he attended UNF and graduated with a BA in Jazz Studies in 2010. Daniel is well versed in many styles of music including, but not limited to, jazz, blues, rock, and funk. His teaching style emphasizes playing by ear as well as reading music. |
| Micah Mills, Violin, Viola, Piano, and Composition Micah graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in Music composition. He is comfortable in teaching both Suzuki and traditional methods. Although successful in teaching children, Micah is also able to introduce violin to beginning adults. Micah also performs regularly with other artists and singer- songwriters. |
| Meghan Mizell, Voice Meghan is a Jacksonville, Florida native who is a voice performance major at the University of North Florida. Within her major, she has concentrated in opera and classical genres, and also the French language. Her performances have even taken her to Prague. 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. |
| Nico Lembo, Drums Nico is a graduate of the University of North Florida's jazz studies program and has been living and working as a professional musician in Jacksonville for the past 5 years. His lessons contain strong emphasis on the fundamentals of music and drumming including reading, improvisation, and proper technique. For the past year Nico has been playing around the southwest at various live music venues and festivals with Jacksonville Beach band Saltwater Grass, including Bear Creek in 2010 and Blackwater in 2011. |
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| Danny Stimpson, Drums & Saxophone Danny is the newest member to the Rhythm and Keys family. He is a graduate of the University of North Florida music department. He also works with Caribbean Percussion and plays in his church band. Danny's lessons provide a good balance of theory, technique, and improvisation. |
