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Luke Polipnick

Kevin Kozol — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:41:38 +0000

Luke Polipnick is a highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Chicago. He has released over a dozen recordings ranging from modern jazz, to minimalistic electronica, to free improvisation and extreme metal. He is a virtuoso guitarist, and teaches piano, drum set, voice, and theory/composition at a high level. He holds a BM in composition from university of Nebraska Lincoln and a MM of jazz studies from Northern Illinois University, where he studied under the iconic guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque. Luke has also undertaken extended intensive musical studies in India and Cuba. He has performed with Aretha Franklin, Dave King (the Bad Plus), the BB King Allstars, and is active in the jazz, experimental, and rock, blues and soul scenes in Chicago, where he maintains numerous working groups that share in his broad-minded approach to music making.

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Dylan Barnett

Kevin Kozol — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:12:11 +0000

Dylan Barnett is a Chicago based guitarist, composer, songwriter, and educator whose eclectic involvement in a variety of genres sets him apart from the average musician. With an extensive background in both jazz and most genres of popular music, Dylan’s musical style refuses to be confined to a single genre, and instead embraces a mixture of all the music that inspires him.

Having graduated from the jazz program at the Depaul University School of Music in 2020, Dylan spent four years studying with some of Chicago’s best working jazz musicians such as Bob Palmieri, Dennis Carroll, and Mike Allemana. He spent his last two years at DePaul as the guitarist for the Jazz Workshop under the leadership of Dana Hall.

In addition to his studies in jazz music, Dylan regularly performs a variety of styles of music ranging from pop, indie rock, funk, and blues. He regularly performs and records with the pop cover group the Divas, singer-songwriter Sophia Cruz, and bands Jacob on the Moon and Dee Beam.

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Alex Costis

Kevin Kozol — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:43:11 +0000

Alex started playing music at five years old, and he has never wanted to do anything else. As he progressed, he explored numerous instruments and genres. He naturally found himself participating in improvised and rehearsed groups, teaching lessons to peers, and honing his sight-reading skills as a church organist. Alex continued his musical growth at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, where he earned a degree in jazz composition. Since graduating, Alex has played with touring groups across the world, as both a writer and instrumentalist, including Monobody, a Chicago-based instrumental rock group. With almost two decades of teaching experience, Alex aims to cultivate creativity and confidence in his students

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Liam Marchant

Kevin — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:53:06 +0000

Liam is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who plays piano, saxophone, guitar, and electric bass. He has been teaching for over 9 years and works to help students reach their creative potential by focusing on material that they want to learn. From Bach to Katy Perry, or Oscar Peterson to Charlie Puth; Liam wants to integrate what you love about music into being a rounded and creative person. Coming from a variety of musical backgrounds in blues, rock, jazz, and classical, Liam works to curate and compose exercises to help students reach their goals. Liam holds two degrees from the University of Idaho in saxophone performance and music composition and is currently pursuing a masters in composition at DePaul University. If you are wanting to get better at reading chord progressions, work on a Bach invention, dive into improvisation, or learn how to write your own songs, Liam would be an excellent fit for you or your student!

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Park Dendy

Kevin — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:09:35 +0000

Park Dendy is an instrumentalist, composer, and teacher currently studying jazz guitar at DePaul
University with Bob Palmieri and Scott Hesse. Park’s love for music started in elementary
school, singing and playing such classics as The Eagles and Pink Floyd. He played rock shows in
early high school, and was eventually introduced to jazz through his school band. From there, Park
started a jazz trio and played gigs at restaurants and coffee shops around his hometown of
Cincinnati. Park earned the President’s Scholarship at DePaul University School Of Music and now in his second year at DePaul, he has an approach to teaching that focuses on showing students what music can really be: eye-opening, communal, and fun!

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Octavio Serrano

Kevin — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:26:25 +0000

Octavio taught himself to sing and play guitar, bass, and drums when he was 12 years old. These private studies inspired him to take music courses and join college ensembles when he graduated high school. He soon after received his bachelor’s and graduate’s degree in Music Composition at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, where he learned to write music and play jazz piano. During his time at CCPA, he had the opportunity to study with top local musicians such as Roger Harris, Alejandro Cortes, Scott Mason, Jim Gailloreto, and Henry Johnson. During his graduate studies he focused on honing his piano skills in a variety of different groups, and he also served as a graduate assistant in the Musicianship department. By lecturing weekly in undergraduate music theory and aural skills courses Octavio discovered a passion for teaching and mentoring young musicians. Through this diverse background in composition, jazz, and teaching, Octavio makes it his mission to inspire, cultivate, and protect all students’ passion for making music.

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Leo Buczkowski

Kevin — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 01:19:30 +0000

Native Chicagoan, Leo Buczkowski, is a musician, composer, and educator. Leo is currently a student studying jazz performance at Depaul University. At age 13 he started playing guitar in rock bands before incorporating bass guitar and eventually upright bass. He has a love for teaching and encourages his students to learn what they enjoy and make it fun. Weather you’re wanting to learn classical, pop, folk, jazz, or general improvisation, Leo has a large variety or styles in his pallet. Composing is also something he is passionate about and eager to teach. He has performed at venues such as Andy’s Jazz Club, The Jazz Showcase, City Winery, Constellation, Elastic Arts, and Fulton st Collective. Leo looks forward to sharing his passion and connecting with his students.

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Sean Rzewnicki

Kevin — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:41:14 +0000

Sean is dedicated performer and music educator. His 10 years of
teaching experience have helped him to develop exciting and individualized lesson
plans. He understands that all students have diverse goals and will work diligently
to help all of his students develop the skills to succeed in any situation. Sean
teaches both Electric and Upright bass as well as guitar; covering musical styles
from Rock and Pop music to Jazz and Classical. Sean works to develop a well
rounded musician that is prepared for any situation from sight reading and large
ensemble playing to improvise or rocking out with a band. Whether you are
preparing for college auditions, playing in a local band or just starting out Sean is
here to help on your musical journey.
Sean grew up in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago and began his musical
career on guitar at the age of 12 and began playing bass in high school. In 2009
Sean moved to Los Angeles and studied at the Musicians Institute receiving his AA
degree in Electric Bass Performance(2011). At this time Sean began working full
time as a gigging bassist in LA and began teaching privately. Sean continued his
formal education at Los Angeles City College earning an AA in Applied Music(2017)
before transferring to California State University Northridge and completing his
Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies(2020). Sean has been blessed to study
with some of the best music educators that Los Angles has to offer including: Gary
Pratt, Dr. David Young, Putter Smith, Lou Kabok, Nate Light, David Tranchina and
Michael Menelle. Sean is now working on his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies at
Northern Illinois University and is studying with the fantastic Marlene Rosenburg.
Sean’s teaching methods are highly individualized drawing from his
extensive experience as both a student and teacher. For the electric bassist Sean
seeks to develop proper technique, tone and musicality by utilizing curriculum from
the Musician’s Institute as well as studying bass greats like Jaco Pastorious, James
Jamerson, Marcus Miller, John Paul Jones, Flea and more! Sean utilized tunes and
musical technique exercises to build the fundamentals for his students. Sean will
also focus on musicianship throughout his lessons; how to listen and interact with a
band as a bass player as well as how to learn songs by ear.
Sean’s Upright Bass teaching also is highly individualized and focuses on
building proper technique. Sean utilizes the Rabbath Technique utilizing George
Vance’s Progressive Repertoire books I-III. For both Jazz and Classical students
Sean stresses the importance of the bow to improve intonation and technique. For
Jazz students Sean utilizes Ray Brown’s bass method and utilizes transcriptions to
build the skills need to walk the bass and improvise solos. Students will study the
Jazz Standards (American Songbook) building a strong harmonic knowledge and
learning the basses function in jazz ensembles. Additionally, we will working on Big
Band playing by studying professional Big Band Charts and listening to recordings.
Students are always encouraged to get out and perform as much as possible.
As rhythm section player it is integral that we spend time working with other
musicians to develop a good time feel and learn to interact with other musicians.

Sean will work to help find playing opportunities for his students and can provide
coaching for bands and rhythm sections.
Sean’s passion for music is inspiring and he looks forward to applying his
knowledge and experience to helping many upcoming musicians succeed in their
dreams!

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Daniel Rausch

Kevin Kozol — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:18 +0000

Daniel Rausch began singing as soon as he could talk and only grew from there, honing his talent at Millikin University and meeting countless people along the way to help inspire his art. Daniel was trained classically in voice and piano and loves to jam on the guitar as well. His goal as an educator is inspiring artists to express their individual voices through healthy technique and practicing. Daniel loves the opportunity to help build confidence in artists. Whether preparing for an audition or just starting out, Daniel is eager to work with you! Aside from music, Daniel is a Chicago based actor and loves to spend as much time as possible outside.

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Alvin Santner

Kevin — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:59:03 +0000

Alvin is a guitarist, composer, and teacher living and working in the Chicagoland area. He grew up in the North Suburbs of Chicago, first picking up a guitar in eighth grade when he was inspired to learn by the music of legendary British rock band Queen. Alvin spent the next three years immersed in the musical world of blues and rock, studying and learning the music of Led Zeppelin, Queen, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.. He got his start in jazz in his high school’s big band, studying with legendary Chicago guitarist and pedagogue Frank Portolese, and gigging at restaurants in the north suburbs. Alvin is currently pursuing a jazz performance degree from DePaul University. He has studied under the expert mentorship of Bob Palmieri, Bob Lark, and Julian Lage. Alvin prides himself on encouraging students to learn music they are passionate about, tailoring his lessons to the individual student’s needs and inclinations. His teaching philosophy is one of collaboration – learning is a joint effort, and Alvin strives to learn as much from his students as they learn from him!

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