Robin Westby

Robin teaches guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, piano, mandolin, trumpet, and drums at Knapton Musik Knotes

Robin began playing the guitar at age 15 when she started taking lessons at Knapton.  She fine-tuned her performance skills with Rock County 4H, Show Choir, and Heat Wave. 

Robin plays lead guitar and sings in the local band Curb Appeal, which originated as a Knapton Rock Camp band.  

When she's not teaching or playing music, Robin stays busy with modeling and participating in Cosplay.  

Robin's favorite food is artichoke and her greatest regret in life so far is that she never learned how to whistle!

Leah Kukman

Leah is a graduate from Lawrence University with a degree in trombone performance. She started playing trombone at age 11. Leah can also play many other instruments, including tuba, euphonium, trumpet, guitar, piano, and ukulele. She is also versed in woodwinds. 

Leah enjoys music of all kinds, but her favorites include classical, indie, metal, country, pop, and grunge. 

In her free time, Leah enjoys crocheting, knitting, and thrift shopping

Bret Insolia

Meet Bret, a multi-instrumentalist with expertise in drums, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and beyond! With over 30 years of experience in music and recording, Bret’s versatility shines through his eclectic taste, spanning classical masters like Rachmaninoff, punk-pop icons like Blink-182, and progressive metal juggernauts like Dream Theatre.

Bret’s skills extend beyond playing - he’s also a skilled instrument repair technician, tackling everything from acoustic and electric guitars to amps and drums. He’s passionate about serving his fellow musicians and getting their gear in top shape.