Acoustic Guitar

Kyle Katterheinrich began his musical endeavors in middle school when he started playing the euphonium in band. In High School, Kyle continued developing as a musician, spending 3 years playing baritone as a section leader in the marching band and playing 1^st chair euphonium in the symphonic band. During his sophomore year, Kyle picked up the guitar for the first time and found his true passion. He took private lessons throughout high school and played guitar for the show choir band his senior year.

Ben's mom always knew he would be a drummer when he kicked along to the beat of a Bruce Springsteen concert when she was still pregnant with him. Ever since, he hasn't been able to get music and rhythm out of his head. From his beginnings on his Mickey Mouse drumset at the age of four, Ben has become well versed in many styles ranging from marching, Latin, and rock. After playing in bands throughout high school on the east side of Cleveland, Ben came to Ohio State in 2003 and almost immediately found like minded musicians.

Matt is a very experienced and accomplished guitarist who excels in the genres of rock, hard rock, and blues.  He became interested in guitar at a very young age and began taking formal lessons at age 9 and continued though 16.  He went on to study guitar and music theory in college at Owens College and Terra C.C. where he played in the school's electric music ensemble.

Music has been a part of Jeff Zellner’s life for over 15 years. His journey in music began with the study of percussion and piano as a youth. In high school, Jeff taught himself guitar and his interest in music became a passion. At the University of Toledo, Jeff studied Music Theory, Physics of Music and Sound, Guitar and Piano while earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication.

Matt Opachick has always been involved in Music. Growing up in Washington, Pennsylvania, Matt picked up the violin and the guitar from an early age. In high school he was able to participate in District, Regional, and State Orchestras, as well as the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra for two years. Also, while still in High School he participated in the Jazz Band, Marching Band, and several Rock Bands as a guitar player.  Choosing to leave his hometown to study music, he attended Capital University in Bexley, Ohio.

Mr. Ferrell has been playing professionally in Central Ohio for over 12 years and teaching privately for 16 years. He graduated from New Albany High School in 1992 and went to The Ohio State University where he majored in music. He was a 4-year soloist for The Ohio State University Marching Band and played lead trumpet in the Jazz Ensemble. After a leave of college, Mr. Ferrell was asked to play lead trumpet for the Big Band show at Capital University.

Courtney has been immersed in music all of her life. From the time she could talk, her mother was teaching her to sing melodies and harmonies. At age seven, she and her other three siblings began private piano lessons. She continued her study through High School and into college. This, she says, is one of the things for which she is most grateful. This skill has proven to be extremely valuable throughout her life. At age 12, she began to teach herself guitar and learned to play and sing while in her Church's praise band.

Colin was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1987. He started playing saxophone when he was 10 years old and shortly after began studying piano. Throughout high school, Colin received many accolades for his performance and musical talents. He sat first chair in his high school Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and was a member of the West Virginia All-State Concert Band.

Anthony is a working bassist and vocalist in the Columbus local music scene with over 10 years of performing experience. He studied bass throughout high school and spent two years studying in the Jazz Performance Department at The Ohio State University. With a Bachelors Degree under his belt from the Fisher College of Business at OSU, Anthony has been able to make performing bass and singing his primary focus by playing gigs 4-5 nights a week among 6 various ensembles. He is well versed in playing pop/rock, funk, blues, bluegrass, jazz and R & B.

Alyssa started playing piano with her grandmother at age 5 and loved making music so much that she joined the school orchestra, band and choir. As she spent more time playing, her primary focus became cello and she began to study privately with cellists from the Lima Symphony and Bowling Green State University. Alyssa also participated in the Lima Area Youth Orchestra, District III Honors Orchestra and at the BGSU Summer Strings Program during high school.