Teacher: Paul Hartman

Instruments: Electric Bass

Location: Denver, Colorado

Biography: He has a BFA, a BM, was a student at Metro State, and had experience with bass performance and composition.  His emphasis is in jazz.  Mr. Hartman is a ten year professional, having taught, and participated in live performances.  He received outstanding bassist and soloist at the UNT Jazz Festival, the IAJE student composition award, and numerous awards for festivals and recitals throughout high school and college.

Teacher: Robin Ruscio

Instruments: Acoustic and Electric Bass

Location: Denver, Colorado

Biography: He received a B.M. in Jazz Performance at the University of Denver, and was a participant at the Henry Mancini Institute.  Robin's huge tone, solid groove, lyrical solos, and musical sensitivity have made him one of the most in demand musicians in the region.  He received the most Outstanding Undergraduate in Jazz Studies, as well as a Kanter Plant Foundation Award for Most Outstanding Senior in Performance, which included a trip to Nagoya University of Arts in Nagoya, Japan.

Teacher: Marcus Ostermiller

Instruments: Piano

Location: Denver, Colorado

Biography: He attended the Brigham Young University School of Music, as well as the  University of Denver Lamont School of Music.  For the past two summers, he has studied at the prestigious Adamant Music School.  Mr. Ostermiller was the 1st Place winner in Colorado Federation State Piano Competition. He also received a full tuition scholarship to Adamant Music School's summer session, as well as a full Scholarship to attend Lamont School of Music for Piano Performance.

Teacher: Eric Schaudies

Instruments: Guitar and Music Theory

Location: Denver, Colorado

Biography: He attended Boise State University on a Jazz Guitar Scholarship, and briefly attended the University of Colorado.  Mr. Schaudies has had seventeen years of playing experience, including rock bands, jazz bands, solo performances, and many other various live and recording/radio experiences.