Meet Our Teachers!
Brittany
Piano, Guitar & Voice
Teaching with us since Jan 2019
A native of Raleigh, NC, Brittany is a classically trained pianist since the age of four, and a self-taught guitarist in more recent years. She recently graduated from N.C. State with a degree in English - Creative Writing, and a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship. Brittany has always had a passion for playing and performing, and she is very excited to share this passion with the next generation of young musicians in the community.
Ashesh
Guitar, Piano, Voice, Drums
Teaching with us since March 2019
Ashesh is from Apex, NC, and has spent more than half of his life performing and teaching music. In 2018, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from North Carolina Central University. During his time at NCCU, Ashesh studied under Baron Tymas, Branford Marsalis, Joey Calderazzo, Robert Trowers, and Dr. Ira Wiggins. Ashesh has performed with a wide variety of groups including opening up for the top metal bands in the country, and performing with the United States Army Jazz Guardians. Being able to play multiple instruments has allowed Ashesh to develop a teaching style that is easily adaptable to any student regardless of age or experience. He is excited about being on the Rich Music School team and sharing his knowledge with the next generation of aspiring musicians.
Jick
Drums, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Voice
Teaching with us since January 2020
Jick had a successful early-career as a group and private music instructor in his native Upstate New York. He then moved into other music sectors, working as a touring and session musician/producer – including playing with several alumni from Frank Zappa's bands. This was followed by long-time gigs composing and songwriting in the multi- media industry, while based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Nashville. Since moving to NC, he has been playing and producing with local bands and teaching privately. Jick is incredibly excited about being on the Rich Music School team, pleased to share knowledge and experience with students.
Jason M.
Bass, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Trumpet
Teaching with us since October 2020
Jason began his sonic voyage in sixth grade, when he started playing trumpet in the school band. After a couple of years of laying a musical foundation with the instrument, he decided that he wanted to expand his musical toolbox by trying other instruments. He began learning baritone, tuba, drums, piano, guitar, and eventually lead him to his musical soulmate, the bass. Studying electric bass guitar and upright bass gave him incredible opportunities to learn and love a plethora of musical styles. He has performed in orchestras, chamber groups, jazz bands, rock bands, and as a soloist as well. He “bass”ically loves playing and teaching anything! Jason wants to help you find your musical passion and develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve your personal goals.
Eric
Drums, Piano
Teaching with us since October 2022
A graduate of the music education program at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Eric Chang has been involved in many areas of music since the age of 14. During his time at UNCC, he studied percussion under the direction of Rick Dior, the principal percussionist of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. He has taught various areas such as high school marching band, elementary music programs, and privately. Eric’s knowledge in music is very diverse and focuses on many areas such as: Jazz, Rock, Funk, Latin, Marching and Orchestral Percussion. These styles can be applied to drum set, beginners piano, and an array of other percussion instruments.
Jason C
Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass
Teaching with us since January 2024
Jason is a multi-instrumentalist with a Bachelor's degree in jazz performance from UNC Wilmington, and a masters degree in music theory from UNC Greensboro. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Jason brings a lot to the table for all of his students!
Angela B
Voice & Piano
Teaching with us since June 2024
Angela has been a singer her entire life. She began studying piano and singing at age 5 in her home of the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an accomplished vocalist who plays in jazz clubs, festivals, and concerts throughout the NC region and throughout the US. In lessons, Angela encourages musical excellence from each of her students, while still maintaining a sense of fun, play, and laughter in each session.
Carter K
Guitar & Piano Teacher Assistant
Teaching with us since April 2025
Carter started formal guitar lessons at age 9 with a private instructor. He was playing in the School of Rock performance band in front of live audiences at age 10. Interested in doing his own thing, and with a great passion for music, Carter started his own band at age 14, and they have been gigging all around the triangle since August of 2023. Carter is a multi-instrumentalist, also playing the drums. He is currently a student at Fuquay Varina High School with dreams of going to college for music and eventually being a studio musician.
Ruffin M
Guitar & Bass
Teaching with us since August 2025
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Born in Raleigh, NC, Ruffin has been playing music for 24 years as a multi-instrumentalist with experience on drums, keys, and voice, with a primary focus on guitar and bass. He played his first open mic at age 11 and has spent many years playing professionally both live and in the studio with bands. Ruffin is mostly self-taught, learning from his heroes through books and DVDs, but also has formal music theory training and sang in chorus and took private classical voice lessons during high school and college. His main musical passion is metal and rock, but has lots of experience in other genres like Irish folk music, bluegrass, blues, R&B, funk, soul, and some jazz. Ruffin hopes to bring his love of music to his students and inspire them to find the joys of music themselves.
Garrett M
Guitar & Bass
Teaching with us since August 2025
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Jared W
Guitar, Bass, & Piano
Teaching with us since August 2025
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Jared is a dedicated music instructor specializing in guitar, bass, and piano. With years of performing and teaching experience, he helps students of all ages and skill levels build strong technique, develop musical confidence, and discover their own creative style. Whether guiding beginners through their first chords, or helping advanced players refine their artistry, Jared tailors each each lesson to meet each student's goals, making learning both structured and fun.
Interested in joining our team? We are always looking to hire great musicians and teachers who love sharing music with others! Click the link below for more information, and to submit a form to be contacted!
All of our teachers complete a thorough criminal background check at the county, state and federal level, performed through goodhire.com. In addition, all teachers go through a rigorous audition process to ensure high quality musicianship and teaching skills. All teachers are regularly observed and reviewed by management to maintain high quality classroom standards.