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Teachers

Jon Deitemyer | Drums

Jon has quickly earned his place among a new breed of creative, expressive jazz drummers.  As an active educator, Jon holds teaching positions at Loyola University Chicago and the Chicago Academy for the Arts.  Jon has performed with Grazyna Auguscik, Patricia Barber, Sam Barsh, Zach Brock, Stefan Karlsson, Phil Markowitz, Greg Osby, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Lynn Seaton, and Matt Ulery. More about Jon >>

Mike Lebrun | Saxophone

Recently named a semi-finalist in the 2013  Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, Mike has emerged as a leading up-and-coming voice in jazz today. Releasing 2 studio albums of original compositions with co-leader Josh Moshier, Mike’s groups have been featured on NPR’s nationally syndicated program Jazz Set. The group has toured throughout the U. S. and South America showcasing their talents.   More about Mike >>