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 School of Music and functioning as director. READ MORE,
GREG DALLAS
Guitar, Bass Guitar
Greg is a guitarist and music producer born and raised in St. Louis. He received his bachelor's degree in performance for guitar from Berklee College of Music. At Berklee, he was afforded the rare opportunity to study under the tutelage of some of the world’s greatest musicians and professors.
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JULIE ALTNETHER
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Ukulele
A Los Angeles native and active performer and educator in St. Louis, Julie is a multi-instrumentalist who brings 25 years of teaching experience to Shock City.
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joe pastor
Drums, Piano, Percussion, Guitar, Keys, Bands
Joe Pastor is accomplished not only as a music educator, but also as performer and composer. He holds a Master’s of Art in Teaching and a Bachelor of Music Performance in Jazz Percussion. A Missouri-certified K-12 music teacher, Joe was the director of music at Bishop DuBourg High School for seven years and has been teaching college music classes and ensembles for over ten years at St. Louis Community College and at Jefferson College.
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ANDY BRYAN
Voice, Piano, Music Theory
Andy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Music and a Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting from Truman State in Kirksville. He teaches voice and piano lessons for any age and skill level. He has community theater experience, has directed choirs and musical productions, sang in a professional chamber chorus, and taught music theory at the collegiate level. His main goal in teaching is to nurture the joy of music within his students.
RON CARR
Drums, Percussion, Keyboard
Ron is a music instructor specializing in percussion, drum set, and beginning piano. He has a Master’s Degree in Music Performance from Webster University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and has attended the University of North Texas.
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chela mancuso
Voice, Piano, Performance, Mic Skills, Songwriting
Chela Mancuso is a St. Louis native and singer-songwriter with over 10 years of professional experience. Chela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Webster University. Specializing in vocal performance, Chela has honed her skills studying under acclaimed mentors such as Becky Alexander and Debby Lennon for voice, and Nick Schlueter for piano.
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NICK SCHLUETER
Piano, Vocal Coaching, Composition & Songwriting, Performance Training
Nick Schlueter is a native of St Louis, Missouri. He earned his bachelor's degree in composition from Webster University.
Nick is a teacher of contemporary piano, jazz piano, musicianship, theory tutoring, and songwriting. Additionally, formally on - staff with Webster University as an accompanist for ensembles and teaches coaching lessons.
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johnathan olson
Piano, 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.
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NATHAN RAUSCHER
Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, Voice
Nathan is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, and educator based in St. Louis with 10 years of experience teaching private lessons. His primary instruments are drum set and vibraphone, along with the rest of the percussion family. He is also a composer, pianist, and vocalist with a BM in Jazz Studies from Webster University.
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Zach Tesch
Violin, Viola, Composition
Zach Tesch is a St. Louis-based composer and violinist whose works have been premiered by the PHACE Ensemble, Chamber Project St. Louis, FUSE Quartet, and the Webster University New Music Ensemble.
Zach’s teaching focuses on supplying students with the confidence and freedom to make their own artistic decisions while simultaneously teaching the fundamentals of the craft. Students will be encouraged to explore specific areas of interest to them and to develop their own musical voice.
TOM FINGER
Piano, Organ
Born and raised in St. Louis, Tom Finger started playing piano at age 7. Tom is classically trained and received his Bachelors degree in piano performance from University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory and his Master of Pedagogy from Webster University.
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.
Daniel Burrow
Drums, Percussion
Daniel is a percussionist and vocalist who has been based in St. Louis since 2002. He graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, where he studied with some of the greatest veteran session musicians in Los Angeles. He has also worked as a clinician for Sabian and Vic Firth. While specializing in drum set and hand percussion, Daniel also sings and plays keyboards and bass guitar. He currently performs as the lead vocalist in the U2 tribute act U2 HYPE.
Ron McGowan
Piano, Voice
Ron McGowan has a BA (cum laude) in Music History and Performance from Pomona College. He studied with Peter Hewitt in Los Angeles and Stephen Sondheim in New York. Ron returned to his hometown of St. Louis after thirty years in Los Angeles, where he accompanied countless singers, including Joanna Gleason, Dale Kristien, Susan Egan, and John Raitt and served as the resident accompanist for organizations including…
Juan Luchini
Guitar, Piano, Ensemble
Juan Luchini is a St. Louis-based multi-instrumentalist and music producer. He studied music business and songwriting at Belmont University in Nashville. Juan spent three years in Argentina as a singer, guitarist, and founder of an acapella soul group. In 2020, Juan joined nationally touring funk band Sneezy as a keyboardist, vocalist, and percussionist. Juan has guided students to improve their skills in guitar, vocal performance, drum set, keyboards, band/ensemble and songwriting.
jonathan taylor
Music Director & Office Manager
Jonathan Taylor is a percussionist, educator, and composer who has been based in St. Louis since 2003. Jonathan holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Missouri–St Louis. He was named a Kranzberg Arts Foundation Artist in Residence for 2021–2023. Previously, he was the percussion instructor for Northwest High School in Cedar Hill, Mo. (2013–2021). He joined Shock City in 2024.
ERICA SCATURRO
Business Administrator
Born and raised right outside of St. Louis, Erica Scaturro 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.
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TYLER DALE
Guitar Curriculum Specialist
Tyler Dale is a professional recording artist, producer, guitarist, singer-songwriter, bassist, and has taught guitar for over 10 years. In 2015, Tyler graduated from SIUE with a BA in Jazz Guitar Performance. He’s taught students from all ages in private and group lessons.
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Nick fiveash
Guitar
Nick Fiveash is a guitarist from Georgia with over a decade of professional playing experience. He attended the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University where he studied Jazz Guitar Performance. Since moving to St. Louis in 2018, Nick has performed and recorded with several local artists of many different genres, and has constantly strived for musical growth and excellence in each endeavor.