Faculty Dick Ericksen - Administrative Director / Instructor
Dick has a degree in art and education,
and has been a musician all of his life.
He plays guitar, bass, harmonica, and
sings. Dick also has a strong background
in marketing, graphic design,
and photography.
Dave Olson - Drum Instructor
Dave is an accomplished drummer that has played from Canada to Texas. His well rounded style allows him to play and teach many types of drum techniques from rudiments to double bass.
Alice Ericksen - Co-Director / Vocal Coach
Alice holds an education degree and has been teaching for thirteen years. She is currently the lead vocalist for the local rock band Middle of the Road, and has fronted many different projects from New York to Utah. A finalist for Bestor’s Best Singer Search in 2007, Alice's extensive experience offers students a coach with a wide range of vocal styles.
Jared Johnson - Guitar/Drum Instructor / Group Instructor
Jared Johnson is an outstanding musician and performer who has played an integral part of great bands as The Triggerlocks, Sundive, and his latest project Jared Johnson and the Jackpines. Jared is our senior instructor, having taught Academy lessons and groups since the commencement of the program.
Rustin Reber - Guitar Instructor
Rustin has been teaching and playing guitar all most all his life, specializing in Rock, Country, and Blues.You can find him playing the local circuit, fronting his most recent project "The Rustin Reber Band", and pickin' country-style in "Cactus Surfer".