Michaele Hannemann Piano/Voice
Michaele (“Michelle”) Hannemann is a classically trained musician that began teaching piano and voice lessons in the Chicago area in 2009. When she moved to Saint Simon’s Island in 2012 to continue coaching private students that had moved here, she was also hired as the Middle School Music Teacher at Frederica Academy for the 2012-2013 school year.
Michaele has been performing professionally (live & in the studio) as a keyboard player and vocalist for over 20 years. She’s played a variety of genres in different bands like rock & blues, top 40 pop & dance music, funk & jazz; and has experience singing rock, pop, soul, musical theater & choir music. Michaele performs regularly in the Golden Isles- solo, and with different groups including Sidetone & her band: Michaele and the Ambiguous.
Check out her website HERE.
Willis Gore Guitar
Willis is a 29 year old from McIntosh County with over 18 years of experience playing the guitar. While guitar is his forte, he also offers instruction on Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, and Banjo. In the past, Willis has played in several local bands such as Local Shakedown, Honey Blue, and Soul Gravy, but is currently a member of the regionally touring band Bonnie Blue from Jacksonville, FL and The Melody Trucks Band (Daughter of Butch Trucks). You can really tell his love for music as it is shows through his teaching and devotion to his students.
Check out Bonnie Blue HERE.
Marc Andress Guitar/ Ukulele
Marc Andress’s seminal guitar background began at a very young; born with a guitar in his hand! His family is rooted in music. Marc’s uncle played with country legends to the likes of Hank Williams Sr., Ray Price and the list goes on from there! Guitar became a daily part of his life around the age of 7. From there, Marc began teaching guitar to a friend’s younger brother upon request; there the spark ignited!
Marc has set up several successful music academia's for public school programs including the guitar class at Glynn Middle School, a magnet school for the fine arts. Also for 5 years, Marc taught guitar at City Music in Historic downtown Brunswick. Upon Graduating Cum Laude from Armstrong Atlantic University, Marc made a leap of faith creating and opening Saint Simons Music. He has been teaching at Saint Simon’s music now for nearly 8 years.
Cameron Gardner Drums
Cameron is a professional drummer originally from Columbia, South Carolina, but recently relocated to Saint Simons after living in Atlanta for the past 8 years. He started playing the drums at the age of 13, playing in multiple bands throughout middle school, high school, and college. While attending school in Columbia, he studied with Columbia jazz legend Danny Boozer. In 2011, he began touring professionally with Georgia based band Washed Out, traveling to Australia, Europe, Asia, South America and all over North America. He has had the opportunity to play and tour with bands in multiple genres, from country, electronic, garage rock, to pop rock. Cameron began reading music and working on rudimentary drumming in middle school eventually progressing to touring professionally sharing the stage with artists such as The Shins, The Flaming Lips, Dr. Dog and many others. Cameron is excited at the opportunity to share his knowledge of drumming and professional musicianship.