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Piano & Keyboards

The following are just some of the many musical projects and educational pursuits Stan has been involved in:
• Played French Horn at North Hollywood High School Orchestra
• Played and studied organ at the Hollywood Methodist Church.
• Attended L. A. Valley College
• Performed for the "I Love Lucy" Desi Arnez Jr. Little Rickie's Combo.  Stan played piano and Desi Jr. played drums.  The show originally aired in the 1960's and syndication has kept it alive ever since.
• First call musician with local 47 musician’s union
• Student and Teacher at Dixie College
• Staff at Southern California Conservatory of Music
• Performed with Sally and Sandy of the Lawrence Welk show
• Performed with the Clinger Sisters of the Smothers Brothers show
• Pianist and arranger for the Lettermen
• Pianist, arranger, and co-producer for SunShade ‘n Rain
• Performed for USO tours in Vietnam from 1964 to 1965. He played for Frankie Lane.
• He also arranged music for the "Udy Sisters" - four sisters from Twin Falls Idaho.
• He toured and produced records for Jimmy Dee of Guam and South Asia.  They played for the Jerry Lewis Telethon at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas.
• Recorded with the group "The Delicate Balance" for "Nico Records" which was formed with Nick and Boris Vanoff of Hollywood Palace
• Staff Piano for Norwegian Cruse Lines
• Arranger, Conductor and arranger for “Silverado” Children’s Chorus St. George Utah 5 years.

Winn, pictured here with her husband Eddie, loves to teach piano. She has 50+ years of musical experience and training. She is highly educated and has been teaching private and group piano since 1957. She has also directed local and regional church choirs.

Keith is a voice and piano teacher. He has performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. In Europe he studied the "Kodaly Method".  Keith is one of the first music teachers in the United States who studied music education in Hungary under the master teachers whom Zoltan Kodaly selected to work with him. After obtaining his PhD in philosophy and linguistics, Kodaly went to Paris and studied the music of Claude Debussy. His "Kodaly Method" has now spread throughout the world.

Favorite quotes: "Early development of connected musical substance" vs "Random disconnected nothingness"

Discover Keith's vocal book, "Musical Games for Parents & Teachers of Little Singers".

Learn more about Keith at his web site www.welltrainedsingingschool.com.

Michael has been teaching at our Studio for about 6 months. He understands the importance of practice and dedication. Michael has a knack for music and his love for music enables him to teach so that his student's understand and also learn to appreciate music.

Dave first took drum lessons from Dan at age 14.  It wasn’t long before he played in the band program and got invited to perform with Dan and Mark Seamons (renowned pianist) in a professional setting.  Later he had the exciting opportunity of performing in two music videos with the Osmond Boys Second Generation.  Dave has since played in numerous bands along the Wasatch Front always looking for opportunities to play with the best musicians in varying genres and styles to develop his experience and skills. 

“I’m grateful for the opportunities that participating in Dan’s program has afforded me.  These experiences have enabled me to share my talents and love for music with many and have greatly enriched my life.  I love teaching the kids and trying to transfer my enthusiasm and love for music.”

Teri's Web Site

Devin started playing drums at 3 years old with Tiny and the Heartbeats, lead by Dan Whitley.  He made his television performing debut at 6 years old on KSL's "Fit Kids Utah" show. Later in junior high and high school, Devin played for jazz band and concert bands. He was the drummer for his high school musicals at Olympus High School and was featured in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which got an award for Best Utah High School Musical in 2006. Devin has played in various bands, recorded single tracks and albums and has performed all over Utah. He continues to share his love of music with others.

"I love music, it is my life and what makes this world spin. Without it, I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Dan Whitley Music."

Garrett Breeze is a Media Music Studies major at Brigham Young University. He was a co-arranger for the BYU Young Ambassadors newest show, "Harmony: The Music of Life" which is currently being recorded for release by Tantara Records, and set to tour extensively throught the United States, South Africa, and China. He is also band director/arranger for the North Central Descants, winners of the 2010 ISSMA Indiana State Show Choir Championship. Other projects include film scoring for the Purdue University-based Level 3 Production Studio and an original composition for the BYU Symphonic Band, funded by a grant from the Office of Research and Creative Activities at BYU. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Garrett has been a full-time missionary in Sweden, an EFY counselor, and a temple worker. Mentors have included Dick and Carol Dennis, Mike Akers, Rick Granlund, Jim Beckel, Mike and Pam Runyan, Randy Boothe, Will Kimball, and Ron Simpson.

More information at breezetunes.com.

Gary is from Northern Viriginia. He played a variety of instruments in school including french horn and guitar. He plays bass and guitar professionally and has traveled the world. He came to the Whitley Studio folk band in 1993 and has been a friend and valuable musical associate ever since.

Gary has a great love for music and teaching. He has been a mentor for several notable musicians that have come through Whitley studios, inspiring them in their careers and playing bass for many of them. He teaches in the studio as well as homes of students.

Adam Day

Alathea Peaquet

Brooke Robison

Jon Whitley

Paul Clausen

Tom Hopkins

Jon David Hopkins

Dave Compton

Teri Lynn Holt

Robert Berykian

Dr. Michael David Cottle