206-383-1147
barbhuntercello@gmail.com
Teaches: Cello, String Ensembles

Barb Hunter is a cellist and cello teacher with over 40 years of playing experience in both classical and rock/folk/pop settings. She began her cello studies in Cincinnati, Ohio with Cincinnati Symphony Assistant Principal cellist Geraldine Sutyak, participating in the Cincinnati Youth Symphony and Interlochen Arts Camp’s World Youth Symphony in her high school years. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied with baroque specialist Brent Wissick and served as Principal Cellist in the University Orchestra and New Music Ensemble, then went on to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where she studied with LaSalle Quartet cellist Lee Fiser.

After college she enjoyed playing the electric cello in rock bands and had the opportunity to play concerts across the United States and Europe, in a wide range of venues, from small bars to Madison Square Garden. After embarking on a career as a computer programmer, she moved to Seattle and continued to play in rock bands while also returning to classical music, joining the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra and eventually serving as the Principal Cellist from 2015-2018.

She resides in Sedro-Woolley and is currently a member of the Skagit Symphony and the Cincinnatus Duo, a collaboration with Skagit Symphony’s Music Director, violinist Michael Wheatley.

Barb teaches private cello lessons, leads the Skagit Youth String Ensembles, and directs the AMP Strings Camp.

I grew up in Anacortes and attended my first local music show in eighth grade. I was immediately captivated and began learning guitar and bass soon after. I’ve been playing ever since.

In high school, I acquired a Boss 505 groove workstation. When I wasn’t locking myself in my room playing and recording on a four-track, I was wandering Value Village searching for obscure tapes to sample and loop. While attending university in Bellingham, Washington, I started a DIY record label and recording studio, which I ran for five years. After completing my degree, I pursued a master’s in creative writing, a path that ultimately led me into education.

I currently teach Digital Media at Anacortes High School, but I have long wanted to offer private music lessons at Buxton’s. I love Buxton’s—the possibilities within the space and the curiosity of the young people in this community.

Although my availability is limited, I am excited to offer private lessons in beginning and intermediate guitar and bass, recording, and music production. I am especially interested in working with students who are curious about hybrid music production—combining traditional instruments with electronic beats. If there is interest, I would also love to teach small group music production classes with two or three learners.

My goal is to encourage curiosity, experimentation, and creative confidence in any way I can. I look forward to connecting.

Contact email: noquitsound@gmail.com

702-754-7072
alex.lovecchio0@gmail.com
Teaches: Percussion

For nearly 20 years, drums and the music that surround them have been a key fixture in my life, centered in just about everything I do, and I am so excited for the opportunity to share my passion with this amazing community, and guide you on your musical journey alongside the amazing people at the AMP project!

206-240-1076
Kathyelvis@hotmail.com
Teaches: Guitar/piano/voice/bass

For nearly two decades, Seattle guitarist Kathy Moore has been a go-to guitarist with her talents ranging from rock to funk to jazz and country. She is a studio musician, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and teacher who performs in many theater projects, and local bands. She has also performed with the likes of Thaddeus Turner (Maktub), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam, Mad Season, Flight To Mars), the band Brad, Crystal Beth and the Boom Boom Band, Shawn Smith, Kim Virant, Grace Love, Wayne Horvitz, Ben Smith, Barrett Martin, Stone Gossard among other respected musicians– she has also played for theater productions such as Passing Strange, Soft Rock Kid, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, Alien Angel, Houses of the Unholy, Operation Mindcrime and many more.

Suellen Eberhart

suellen.eberhart@gmail.com
Teaches: violin

Learning to play music and having a good time doing it is the most important thing about
learning to play any instrument. I have been playing the violin for over 50 years and through all
my life travels, my violin has always led me to a great community of music lovers of all levels.
After substitute teaching elementary school for over 16 years, I realized that my love of music
and teaching were high on my list of favorite things to do. I then decided to combine the two
and teach beginning Violin/Theory. Looking forward to this fall in gathering other violinist in
the community that haven’t touch their violins for years and find joy in playing again. I have
been playing 2 nd violin with the Skagit Symphony for 10+ years and assisting and teaching with
AMP’s string camp in the summer.