The Acoustic Musician

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Instructors

JAKE WORKMAN

Jake Workman is a 20 year old multi-instrumentalist, born and raised in Draper, Utah. Jake began playing the guitar at the age of 13. He was inspired primarily by classic rock n’ roll such as The Beatles, Journey, and Boston. When he later picked up the banjo and mandolin, he was sold on bluegrass music immediately. He is currently studying jazz guitar in the University of Utah music program, and recently won the title “King of Blues” for the state of Utah. Jake has won the Utah State Instrument competition in guitar, banjo and mandolin. He also adds winning the guitar championships at the National Rockygrass and Grand Targhee Festivals to his list of accomplishments. Jake plays with the bands Jagertown, Cold Creek and Hammerdown. Jake teaches guitar, banjo, mandolin and music theory. Please contact Jake at the store, or at (801)245-9699 for information on scheduling and tuition.

SHERYLANNE HORMAN

Music... what can you say, there is never enough. At the age of 8, I started playing the piano. While playing and learning songs, I also started singing. After a while I would try and play the songs I heard on the radio on the piano. At the age of 11 I started playing the guitar. Through Jr. High and High School I took music classes constantly. In 1996 I started playing Banjo, 2002 took First place in the Heritage Old-Time Fiddle Contest, 2003, took First Place on Banjo at the Founders Title Folk and Bluegrass Festival. March 2005 I started writing my own music by Dec 2005 I made my first CD, 2006 I started teaching Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin. Music touches our lives in so many different ways, and has had such a positive influence on my life. I want to share that experience with others through teaching.

KLAUS SCHULZKE

Klaus has always loved music -- He began listening to all types as a youngster. He started playing in 1967 and picked up the banjo in 1984 when playing with the "No Name Band". According to Klaus, "Everyone in the No Name Band played guitar, I wanted to play something else. At times I even played the mouth harp to put out that extra sound".
Another love of Klaus's is working on instruments. He is one of the best repair and set-up guys around. Klaus is one of the store's luthiers. In 2007 Klaus became Fender-certified in Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, and Amplifiers.
Klause plays guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, and numerous other instruments. When requests come in, Klause teaches Claw Hammer Banjo. He likes tomatoes, too.