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!

Everett Edwardson

Everett’s dad was a drummer in many different bands over the years, so it was only natural that he was introduced to music at a young age! What started as an interest in drums led to interest in all things music.

In 6th grade, Everett learned that he was a prodigy at playing the alto saxophone. He was also a member of his schools choir and had the same choir director throughout junior high and high school. During his senior year of high school he took a Music Theory semester course which really sparked his overall interest in music. It was in that class where he learned a lot of different theoretical ideas that helped him discover some new ideas that can transpose to every instrument there is.

Everett recently picked up guitar and is taking the time to practice every night. He hopes to one day be able to start teaching lessons about Music Theory and how to play instruments such as the Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Uke and Drums.

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.