Keith Felch is a Yamaha Performing Artist, and has been a freelance woodwind performer, teacher, and clinician for over 25 years. His book “Chord/Scale Mastery” has received critical acclaim, and is a textbook for jazz educators throughout the world. He has as taught over 45,000 private lessons, and has had many students who are or have gone on to become professional musicians.

Keith is currently on staff at Brethren Christian Jr./Sr. High Schools in Huntington Beach, California as Woodwind Specialist. He has studied with Clarinetist David Atkins, Flutist Dr. John Barcellona, Jazz Theorist Charlie Shoemake, and his father Don Felch, who was a professional wind player.

Keith has been happily married to his sweetheart of over 30 years, Mary.
Learn more at www.KeithFelch.com

Alex Navarro serves as music director, Powerhouse director and keyboardist for Mt. of Olives Lutheran Church. Born in Peru, Alex was raised in Texas where he studied at the Houston Baptist University Music School, Preparatory Division. He holds a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies) from the University of North Texas. In 2000, Alex moved to Southern California and since then, has remained active recording, touring, serving in ministry, and teaching. Alex’s work can be heard on the grammy nominated album, “Moonlight Serenade” by Carly Simon, Art Garfunkel’s latest release, “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Thanks to the Brits”, by Engelbert Humperdink. Alex has toured with the Christian vocal group, BASIX, Carly Simon, and has served as pianist and musical director for Engelbert Humperdink. Alex will be touring with Queen Latifah this fall. Between these projects, Alex Navarro has been on staff at Santa Fe High School as assistant choir director and accompanist since 2002. Alex has been teaching piano since 1994 and brings a fresh and practical approach to his lessons without neglecting the fundamentals of the piano and of music.

With eighteen years of musical background Art has developed a great sense of style and control over the drum set from stage to studio. Experienced in touring, TV, film and session work Art is a consummate professional. An expert in popular musical styles Art has been recognized by singers, songwriters and producers. His talents have been broadcast on shows such as The Carson Daly Show, Ellen Degeneres, Soul Train and MTV with artists Robin Thicke (Interscope records) and Diana Degarmo (American Idol). Most recently, Art recorded drums for the Los Angeles based band The Green Car Motel on a song titled "Asi Sera" featured in the 2007 film NEXT with Nicolas Cage.

In addition Art has contributed his talents to worship teams covering popular and traditional worship music for over ten years. His masterful approach and sensitivity are skills highly respected by worship leaders alike. From rock to pop to orchestral Art has been first call for countless successful worship teams through out Southern California.

With a Bachelors in Percussion Performance from California State University Fullerton, Art has been able to expand not only as a player but as an educator as well. Being a skilled percussion specialist and experienced composer Art has provided instruction to award winning indoor marching percussion ensembles at Riverside Poly High, Villa Park High and Townsend Junior High Schools. Teaching in the Riverside, Orange and Chino Hills school districts Art has been able to bring highly advanced techniques focused on orchestral, marching and Latin percussion as well as drum set to aspiring young students.

Currently you can find Art Pacheco over the World Wide Web where he has joined the newest advancements in live online drum tracking and music recording at www.ArtPachecoMusic.com.

Carlos Rivera Jr. has been playing the double bass for 18yrs. While being in the classroom teaching and being an assistant for the elementary music teachers in the Irvine Unified School District he decided to combine his passion for playing and educating.

For the past 6 yrs. he has been teaching young bass players the technique that is often overlooked in the classroom setting that will improve their overall playing and understanding of music and their instrument.

With a Masters of Music From USC ,he is still an active musician playing with local symphonies and light opera companies. Email him at: basschops@gmail.com

 


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