Ryan Wurtz
Owner
Electric and Acoustic Guitar - Ukulele
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Ryan Wurtz, owner and instructor, completed a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the UMKC Conservatory of Music where he studied Jazz Guitar with Rod Fleeman and Danny Embrey. Ryan also studied Improvisation with Bobby Watson and Classical Guitar with Douglas Neidt. As part of the thriving Kansas City Music Scene since 2001, you can regularly catch Ryan performing locally and nationally, with Kansas City's own Grand Marquis in addition to other collaborations, projects and film scoring. Ryan also performs at a variety of theaters in Kansas City, including Starlight Theatre, Musical Theater Heritage, and the Kansas City Rep Theatre. Ryan has been playing the guitar for 26 years and has been teaching for the last 16. His adaptive and engaging teaching style has kept him in high demand for the last decade.
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Eli Meisner
Electric and Acoustic Guitar - Ukulele - Bass
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Eli Meisner began playing the guitar at the age of twelve in his hometown of Seattle, Washington. In 2009, he was the recipient of the Louis Armstrong Award as well as winning the award for Outstanding Guitar Soloist at the acclaimed Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival in New York City. In 2013, Eli graduated from New York University with a jazz studies degree where he studied with many of the leading figures in jazz guitar. Upon his return to Seattle in 2014, Eli quickly gained a reputation as one of the city's first call jazz guitarists and also developed a passion for teaching the instrument he loves. As a teacher, he enjoys imparting his affinity for the guitar as well as the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of students from different backgrounds. In 2023, Eli moved to Kansas City where he is continuing his teaching work and participating as an active member in the region's jazz scene. Eli has openings available immediately on Saturdays and Mondays!
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Hope Dedrick
Piano - Guitar - Ukulele - Voice
Hope Dedrick is passionate about joy and authenticity in the arts. From a young age, Hope knew that she wanted to spend her life making music and sharing it with people. Her musical journey began at the age of six when she joined her first choir, and she never looked back. Hope holds two undergraduate degrees in music education and vocal performance from UMKC Conservatory. She also completed her master’s degree in vocal performance from the same institution in 2024. She is primarily trained in classical technique, but Hope enjoys teaching and performing music of every kind! Her other musical experiences include training in piano, ukulele, and guitar. She seeks to instill confidence and joy through her teaching and firmly believes that learning music should be enjoyable. When not making music, Hope enjoys spending time with her family, doing arts and crafts, reading, and hanging out with her cat Eloise.
Adam Schlozman
Electric and Acoustic Guitar - Ukulele - Bass
Adam has been a musician the majority of his life and has taught music professionally for over 10 years. Growing up, he was fascinated by the guitar, making it his main instrument and playing in a family trio with two older brothers. Along with regular study in lessons, Adam gained experience playing gigs through high school, connecting him with a valuable music community and jazz scene which he would be a part of throughout his college years studying jazz and classical music at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. After attending university, Adam became a staple guitarist in the live music scene playing jazz, soul/R&B, funk, hip hop and electronic music as well as working regularly as a session guitarist and self produced artist.