Gen Lobonc Billhartz
Owner, Director, Kindermusik, Piano, Voice
Genny Lobonc Billhartz is a St. Louis native who studied voice, piano, and chorus at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI and holds a Bachelor of Music from Lindenwood University. She is excited to promote her love for music education through the opening of Shock City Rock School, Shock City School of Music, STL Piano Lessons and functioning as director. READ MORE
Nick Schlueter
Piano, Songwriting, Performance Training, Vocal Coaching
Nick is a St. Louis native who teaches contemporary piano, jazz piano, musicianship, theory tutoring, vocal coaching and songwriting. Additionally, he is currently on staff at Webster University as an accompanist for ensembles and teaches coaching lessons. READ MORE
PAIGE ALYSSA
Voice, Studio Training, Performance Training, Songwriting, Piano
Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Paige Alyssa has worked tirelessly as a professional performer, producer, and songwriter. Paige Alyssa has been teaching music for over 3 years and joined Shock City School of Music in 2020. They teach voice, piano, studio training, performance training, and songwriting. Their top genres include (but not limited to) Jazz, Contemporary, and Pop. READ MORE
tyler jackson stokes
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Songwriting, Vocals
Tyler Stokes is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter born and raised in St. Louis. Since playing his first professional gig when he was 14, he has played all over the world, including the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Mexico. He formally was the lead guitarist for The Devon Allman Band and now leads his own bands Jackson Stokes and Delta Sol Revival. READ MORE
Anna Yanova-Cattoor
Voice, Performance Training
Anna Yanova-Cattoor is a singer and songwriter, born and raised in Bulgaria, now living in St. Louis, MO. She is currently performing solo and with her husband Jared as “Two Cities One World”. READ MORE
JOE WINTERS
Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Band
Joe Winters is a multi-instrumentalist with over 10 years of teaching experience. He received his Bachelor's in Music from UMSL and is currently completing his Masters in Music from Webster University, both under the instruction of St.Louis' Matt Henry.
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Diane Watson
Piano, Voice
Diane Watson, Voice and Piano Instructor, was born and raised in the Chicago area,and moved to St. Louis in 2016. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Her primary instrument is voice, and her secondary is piano. READ MORE
JOHNATHAN OLSON
Piano, Keys, Songwriting
Johnathan Olson is a working musician in the St. Louis area. After graduating from a performance arts charter school in California, he pursued a music degree at Webster University.
He has a personalized philosophy of music that focuses on expression and the development of sensitivity to listening; and a belief that technique and dexterity are tied to personal, artistic growth and confidence. READ MORE
JUSTIN NELSON
Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Saxophone, Performance
Justin Nelson is a pianist born in Gainesville, Florida.
He began studying the saxophone at age 12 and ever since has had an intense passion for music. He received his A.A. from Florida State University, with an emphasis in jazz saxophone performance and philosophy. Upon deciding to switch instruments to the piano, he then transferred to the University of Florida (UF) to pursue a degree. He is also a certified teacher of the Lister-Sink Method and a fervent proponent of its principles.
Justin has been teaching for 10 years and teaches online lessons as well as in-person lessons at both the Maplewood and Benton Park locations.
VICTORIA KLEEMAN
Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Piano
Victoria Kleeman was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and moved to St. Louis in 2018 to pursue her M.A. in Music Therapy at Maryville University. She graduated in 2018 from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a B.A. in Music and Psychology.
Since moving to St. Louis, Victoria has been teaching private guitar, voice, ukulele and piano lessons.
SAM MAUL
Audio Engineering, Production, Recording, Podcasts
Sam Maul is the Chief Engineer and Producer at Shock City Studios in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Webster University with a BA in Audio Production in 2012. In his 10 years of experience in the audio industry Sam has worked with thousands of clients across all genres of music.
Sam teaches private and semi-private audio engineering, recording, production and podcasting to students through Shock City School of Music. He customizes lessons to fit the needs and preferences of each individual student to align with their projects
ERICA DECOSTA
Business Administrator
Born and raised right outside of St. Louis, Erica DeCosta works as the Business Administrator for Shock City School of Music. She graduated from Lindenwood University with a BA in Music Business.
While Erica has experience with singing, ukulele, and songwriting, her main passion is to help ignite the love of music within others, which is why she enjoys having the opportunity to work with a music school such as Shock City.