Jack has been teaching at Linton-Milano since 1982. Before that, he toured for eight years in the rock bands Axsent and Listen. Before touring, he taught at Rossi Music in Chicago for eight years. He has been playing locally with the classic rock band, Attitude Cat, for over 14 years. Jack also plays classical guitar for weddings and corporate functions.

His styles include rock, classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass (banjo and mandolin). Jack maintains over 70 students a week.

Norris has been teaching at Linton-Milano Music since 1976. He teaches classic rock, punk, heavy metal, classical bass, R & B, pop and slap. He has recording studio experience and stage experience, and has played in musical groups for 40 years – bands of all types: rock, country, standard and traditional casual bands. Norris also has experience with all brands of guitars, amps and effects processors.

Norris holds recitals 3 times a year and puts students into groups that perform for benefits and fund raisers throughout the Phoenix area. His students also record special events at local recording studios.

Norris is a member of the Musicians Union, and the Arizona Songwriters Guild.

Gerald has a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Crane School of Music, State University of New York at Postdam. He has performed professionally in classical, jazz, and rock ensembles and currently performs in the Phoenix area.

Gerald was an adjunct instructor of classical guitar at St. Lawrence University, and is currently an adjunct instructor at Scottsdale Community College. He teaches all styles of guitar to a wide variety of ages and experience levels. He also knows the requirements to get into the ASU music program, especially the jazz and classical programs.

Greg has been playing the guitar since 1981. He completed 3 semesters of music studies at the University of Maine and several years of self study, performance, and private lessons. His styles include Rock, Metal, Country, Classical, Flamenco and Jazz.

Greg teaches technique, theory, composition, reading and improvisation.

Matthew Higuera
Guitar

Matthew has over 20 years of guitar playing experience. He has been performing and teaching for over 10 years. Matthew has also been an active member of the Phoenix Blues community and independent music scene.

As a studio musician, Matthew has worked in a variety of styles - from Hip Hop to film scores.

Chad has been playing the guitar for 10 years. He has completed 3 semesters of music studies at Mesa Community College and has been teaching guitar lessons for 4 years. He has 8 years of performance experience with various groups from around the valley and is currently in a local original band (The Dorsets) and has had touring experience. He has taken private lessons for several years. His focus is on Rock, Funk, Blues, Country, and Folk. While teaching he likes to concentrate on music theory, building repertoire, performance, music reading, technique, improvisation, and most of all just having a blast playing the guitar.

Classical Voice of North Carolina claimed, "It was a real pleasure to hear the guitars of Aaron Prillaman...played without amplification in an intimate space." Mr.Prillaman holds two degrees in classical guitar and has performed at numerous weddings, private parties, as well as in concert. While classical guitar is Aaron's main genre, he has also performed in various other settings as part of a band on the electric guitar, and solo on the acoustic guitar. As part of his musical career, Aaron has taught group and private guitar lessons at East Carolina University. He has performed throughout the state of North Carolina. He is very flexible and can offer a variety of musical options.

Eric received his undergraduate education at Fredonia State University and is currently working towards his Master’s Degree at Arizona State University under the tutelage of David Britton.

Perry has performed with Martina Arroyo’s Prelude to Performance Programme, Opera New Jersey, Western New York Chamber Orchestra, Orchard Park Symphony, Fredonia Bach Consort and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2007 he made his debut at the annual Bach and Beyond Festival under the direction of M. Grant Cooper. Perry has previously studied with Thea F. Wheeler, Dr. Gerald Thomas Gray and Dr. Todd Graber. He also received additional musical instruction from Carol I. Crawford, Anthony Laciura and M. Tm Reynish.

In addition to performing, Perry has great passion for teaching and conducting. He has experience in private vocal instruction and musical coaching. He served as a vocal instructor the Academy of Performing and Creative Arts in Utica, NY; the same organization in which he was a multi-instrumental teacher (woodwinds, piano, guitar, percussion) and staff administrator for a summer workshop from 2004-2007. This past summer he piloted a musical theatre intensive workshop for the Academy, which now has expanded into a full academic curriculum. With experience in both choral and instrumental conducting, his major credits include Godspell!, Cabaret and The Rocky Horror Show.