A Hub is a gathering point or a point of connection. "The Hub Music Collective" is a gathering point for some of the worlds most successful musicians. A place where they can give back to the art form they so appreciate and love through teaching. Many of the teachers have attended or graduated from the best music schools in the world. All have already achieved what the students dream about. All have the deep desire to keep music alive through educating not only the youth but all that have the desire to REALLY learn.

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Our Teachers / Musicians

Terry Wollman
Guitar - Private Lessons and Music Theory class
Some people are born with talent, some are born with desire, and some have sheer force of will regardless of their gifts. Terry Wollman embraced these qualities, added his passion for music, and through his innate curiosity, ability and perseverance, emerged as a skilled artist, forging an enviable career that has crossed over into every major category of music in the spectrum. An accomplished and versatile producer, composer, and musician, Terry has commanded such diverse projects touring, recording and performing as music director and/or guitarist for dozens of renowned artists including Keb’ Mo’, Billy Preston, The 5th Dimension, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. Originally from Miami, Terry was formally educated in Boston, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arranging from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, Terry built a solid reputation as an in-demand session guitarist and producer contributing to all styles of music from jazz to pop, rock, blues, R&B and beyond.
Mark Williamson
Vocals - Private Lessons and Studio Singing 101 class

As a vocalist, Mark Williamson has sung with some of the most acclaimed performers of contemporary music. From soul divas’ Deniece Williams and Chaka Khan, to Rock legends Freddie Mercury, Roger Daltrey, George Harrison, The Moody Blues, Steve Winwood, to R&B superstars Stevie Wonder, Phillip Bailey and many more. Mark is still working as a session vocalist, as well as Composing and Production. He brings a unique insight to his teaching, having sung on scores of albums, including over 30 gold and platinum discs. Mark is also responsible for creating and writing the ‘Studio Singer’ syllabus for the famed Musicians Institute in Hollywood. This is a must for any singer who hopes to set foot inside a recording studio.

Mark will also be available for a limited amount of private lessons.

Kevin Cloud
Drums - Private Lessons
Over the past three decades, Kevin Cloud has been one of the music industry’s most versatile all-around talents, drawing on his vast experience as a first-call sideman for a virtual who’s who of artists in multiple genres to become a consummate songwriter, producer and founder of KMC Music Productions.

TV talk show fans will probably remember him as a member of the house bands in the late 80’s and 90’s on the Howie Mandel Show (ABC), the Byron Allen Show (ABC), The Arthel & Fred Show (syndicated) and The Late Show (Fox). During these stints, Cloud played behind legendary artists Dolly Parton, Jo Dee Messina, Patti LaBelle, James Ingram, Joe Walsh and Little Richard.

His incredible resume also includes performing with Al Jarreau, Next, Jeffrey Osborne, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Dave Koz, Bobby Womack, The Rascals, Eartha Kitt, Lou Bega, Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night), Deanna Carter, Gladys Knight, Lee Greenwood, Najee and Gerald Albright. Cloud also played on’ Legacy: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, featuring Delores O’riordan from The Cranberries as well as Anastacia’s Not That Kind and wrote, produced and played drums on soundtracks for such films as Sister Act II and Children Of The Corn III. In addition, he also contributed two songs to the television series, In The Heat Of The Night, and to 13 episodes of HBO’s, Blue Hotel.

In the early 90’s he was a member of the pop band Ryhthm Syndicate. Ryhthm Syndicate scored the top 2 hit P.A.S.S.I.O.N which was also a top 5 hit on MTV.

In 2003 he signed top five hit R&B singer Javier to Capitol records. He served as executive producer on both of the singers Capitol releases as well as co writing and producing several tracks.

In 2007 he opened Hubbadaddy’s Studios. Hubbadaddy’s is currently Santa Clarita valleys only professional rehearsal studio. “ Ive rehearsed in the best and the worst studios all over the country. We’ve tried to make the studios good enough for my Pro friends to rehearse in and their not easy to please”

With the launch of “The Hub Music Collective” he believes his career has come full circle. “ I was very fortunate to have been inspired at a very young age by Legends in the music industry. Teachers like Drummer/Inventor Bob Gatzen, The Legendary Alexander Lepak, as well as inspiration from Tower of Powers David Garibaldi and the late great Jazz saxophonist Jackie Mclean. I’ve been fortunate enough to play with some of the best musicians in the world and call many of them my friends. I’m excited that many of them are joining myself at “The Hub Music Collective” to give back through teaching”. At “The Collective” Kevin will be teaching Drums as well as overseeing all classes and curriculum.

Jerry Best
Bass - Private Lessons
Jerry has been teaching and playing Bass and Guitar for over 35 years. He his a singer/songwriter as well- Also, he is president of TeamJBtunz and a member of BMI. Over the years, He has amassed quite the resume, both playing and writing with a variety of artists’ including Ronnie James Dio, White Lion, Courtney Love, Freak of Nature, Linda Perry, Lion, etc.

Also, he has Film and Video credits including a number 1 video on MTV, music for the movies: Friday the 13th, The Wraith as well as being a part of contributing the theme song to Transformers and multiple seasons of The Simple Life w/ Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie.

Starting Guitar at 10 years old, then Bass, He has taken lessons with world class musicians and has studied in school: theory, ear training, reading and timing - which are all important ingredients for the development of any serious musician. His simple approach in teaching is these fundamentals need to be taught and learned as early as possible in order to build the necessary foundation to achieve maximum potential for each individual.

Walfredo Reyes Jr.
Drums - Private Lessons, Percussion - Private Lessons and World Percussion class
Few drummers playing today can successfully combine the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set. For Walfredo Reyes Jr., fusing the two disciplines has been his driving passion. In fact, by blazing this path, Reyes has challenged the technical levels of our instrument.

Born in Cuba, raised in Puerto Rico and culminating his musical style in the U.S., Wally (Walfredo Jr.) learned the traditions from the master, his father Walfredo Sr. He married those principles with his love of the drum set, coming up with his own truly global rhythmic style. Simply put, Wally is able to sound like a drummer and a percussionist at the same time. Add blistering chops and a penchant for playing unusual patterns to the mix, and you have only a small idea of what this man can do.

Not surprisingly, this "one man percussion show" has gathered an impressive list of gigs over the years, including touring and / or recording with: Carlos Santana, Traffic, Steve Winwood, Jackson Browne, Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, David Lindley, Ricki Lee Jones, Richard Marx, Sergio Mendes, Smokey Robinson, Robbie Robertson, Joe Sample, Boz Scaggs, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, Johnny Hallyday.

Because of his versatility, Walfredo is one of the most in demand musicians in the world today. He currently lives in the Los Angeles area where he continues to expand his talents to recording, producing, composing, education, live performance and touring.

Christy Calabro
Guitar - Private Lessons
Christy is a veteran of the "Glory Days" of the L.A. music scene. He began his musical career at the age of 6 when he started playing guitar and has not stopped since. As an experienced studio player, he has worked on various Rock, Country, Funk and R&B projects and has appeared on recordings for RCA Records, MCA Records and Warner Brothers Records. He has been an active songwriter since the age of 16.

His most recent credits can be found on several recordings by Poison vocalist Bret Michaels who has become TV's newest reality star on the VH-1 series "ROCK OF LOVE" and most recently on NBC's "THE APPRENTICE". Christy along with his brother Cliff were instrumental in establishing Bret as a solo artist by writing, producing and recording his 2003 album "Songs of Life".

Along with their band, "AMERICAN ANTHEM", they successfully toured in support of Bret's album and amassed a devoted fan base across the entire country in addition to Europe and Japan.

The songs Christy wrote and recorded with Bret re-surfaced on his 2004 CD "Freedom of Sound", appeared on his 2009 release "Rock My World", and are featured in the "ROCK OF LOVE" TV series and its subsequent DVD releases. They can also be heard on VH-1s BEHIND THE MUSIC: "Bret Michaels" and on "E" TV's TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY: "Bret Michaels".

He has performed on Poison drummer Rikki Rockett's solo release "Glitter for Your Soul" and on Poison's 2002 release "Hollywierd"along with a "ghost" appearance on their 2000 CD "Power to the People".

As a private guitar instructor/coach, Christy has been teaching all over Los Angeles since 1990. A few of his students have gone on to careers with "The Strokes" and "Avril Lavigne". As of late he has been producing and playing in a few side projects, and is also working on his wife Gina's solo CD.

He and Cliff continue to record and tour with "AMERICAN ANTHEM" and are preparing for the debut of their newest CD "HIT REPEAT" which is scheduled to be released before the end of 2010. They also produce and develop up and coming bands for their production company "MOONSTAR MUSIC". Their latest discoveries are a young band called "NEW HEIR" and solo artist Melody Jordan.

Gina Allison Calabro
Vocal - Private Lessons
Hailing from a musical family, Gina began her singing career at a very young age and was blessed with natural ability. Her grandfather was a famous saxophone and clarinet player appearing on many recordings with Legendary performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Bing Crosby. He also appeared in many of the popular "Big Band" movies during the 1930's and 1940's and he continued to perform and record through the 1950's and 1960's. Her mother was one of the most sought after flute players during the Golden Age of the music business here in Los Angeles. She played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and worked with a variety of artists like Frank Sinatra ,Santana, El Chicano and Earth Wind and Fire. She also composed and performed on numerous film scores including the movie "Our Man Flint" which she also made an appearance in.

Gina is no stranger to the recording studio, having practically grown up in just about every top studio throughout Los Angeles because her mother would take her along to all of her sessions. While most kids her age would be out playing with their friends in the neighborhood or at the park, Gina would be having fun with her playmates at the studio. The only difference was that her playmates ranged from Rod Stewart to Beatles producer Sir George Martin. Being in this environment around so many talented artists would only continue to fuel her musical fire and even though she was only a child her voice was gaining the attention of her famous "playmates."

As an experienced studio vocalist Gina has worked on a variety of Rock, R&B and Country projects throughout her career. Her most recent credits include performances on releases by Indie artist "Kim Martin" and the heavy rock band "Hard Eight". Reviewers have described her as having a "smooth yet powerful voice." As a songwriter, Gina has received international praise. A few of her songs have become mainstays on the Internet Indie Radio charts in the USA, Europe and in Asia.

As a vocal coach, Gina is able to utilize her Operatic training and years of performing experience in order to help her students find their "voice" and overcome any obstacles that may hinder their success. She currently is working on a new solo CD with her husband and is producing vocals for up and coming artists "NEW HEIR" and "Melody Jordan."

Robin Swenson
Piano - Private Lessons
Following graduation from University of Portland (Oregon) in 1972 with a degree in Music Education, Robin Swenson found employment as a substitute teacher in Oakland, CA. After one year, he traveled to Boston on a Downbeat scholarship to Berklee College of Music, majoring in performance, and has been a professional musician ever since.

He has provided keyboard and vocal support for a wide variety of artists over the years, recording and touring with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Air Supply, Chuck Negron(from Three Dog Night), Rita Coolidge, Roy Gaines, and many others.

Robin is currently a member of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, and also accompanies choral ensembles at the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Robin is married to singer Janelle Sadler, on whose CD “Don’t Make Me Laugh”, he is featured as a keyboardist and songwriter.

Jimmy Carnelli
Drums - Private Lessons
Jimmy has been a freelance Los Angeles recording and live performance professional since 1979. He picked up his first set of sticks at the age of 9 and has been playing and teaching ever since. His experience covers a broad range of musical endeavors including live performing, studio recording, research and development of electronic drums and drum tuning systems, composing and scoring, sales and contracting of musical events and for the last 30 years enjoying his true passion, teaching.

He has worked in a variety of live, recorded and televised performances with artists such a Chuck Negron, Mike Pinera, John Forgerty, Kenny Nolan, Spencer Davis, Danny Gans, Wolfman Jack, Bobby Kimbal and the Los Angeles Raiders Big Band. For the last 13 years, he has been the drummer for legendary pianist Roger Williams where he has enjoyed playing live with Roger’s traditional band as well as over 40 symphonies across the states. He is also featured on Roger’s live recording of Pop Goes the Ivories released in 2000.

Jimmy’s credits also include developing both the drum retail and educational departments at a local music store and taught over twenty-five students per week from beginning to advanced levels. He specializes in drum set skills, reading music, rudimental execution and tutoring of school orchestra percussion sections and drum lines. Through out his musical career, he has received training from world class drummers such as Peter Erskine, Murray Spivack, Alex Acuna , Efrain Toro and Peter Donald.

For Jimmy’s beginning students, concentration is on Drum ergonomics such as posture, proper setup, and basic hand and foot coordination techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of playing with a metronome, beginning music reading and writing skills and the beginning of several different playing styles.

For his intermediate students, introduction of all drumming rudiments and techniques for better streamlined execution of those rudiments. Continuation of reading and writing skills and expand from reading from drum books to the reading of actual drum charts. Student’s repertoire of styles is increased, as well as difficulty, of the styles already learned. Continue the use of a metronome to better strengthen a students timing skills.

At the advanced level, his students are prepared to compete as professionals. They will explore other drumming styles and the many grooves inherent of those styles. At the advanced level, these students are fairly proficient readers and writers. Continued assistance is given in the preparation of music required to play in any situation.