Lauri Knapton, Owner

Lauri has worked in the music business since 1985. She started working in a music store when she was in high school.  Her parents never played musical instruments but encouraged her to play instruments by taking her to lessons and listening to her practice. 

Lauri has an Associates degree from UW Rock County and a Bachelors degree from UW Whitewater.  She plays the violin, piano, and organ.  She has also “played with” the cello, harpsichord, accordion, trumpet, guitar, ukulele and drums. 

Lauri established Knapton Musik Knotes in 2000 with the purpose of providing top notch customer service, musical instruments and musical accessories.

Lauri loves traveling...with maps.  She's only used a GPS twice:  the first time it directed her through a field in Ohio, and the other time into the ocean in California!   

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!

Helaina Baker

Helaina has been playing piano for 10 years. When she’s not at school or at Knapton, you can find her playing with the Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra!

Isai Mata

Isai has been playing music ever since he was 11 years old, playing the trombone in the 6th grade alongside his school’s orchestra. He would continue to learn guitar, piano and drums playing for his church’s band!

Ever since joining Knapton Musik Knotes he has expanded his musical repertoire by learning bass, ukulele, and his current expedition, banjo.

Isai currently gives lessons for guitar, piano, and drums with a specialty in Classical Spanish, Indie & Folk and Alternative Rock!

He is also a bilingual speaker so do not be afraid to speak to him in Spanish. Muchos gracias!

Nicole Heling

Highly self motivated, creative, and passionate Music Instructor and teacher with a lifelong love of music. I have been privileged to find a fulfilling career working in education for the past several years, with both adults and children. Through my teaching philosophy, one should focus on the learner and their journey towards success by collaborating, inspiring and empowering others, all while keeping an open mind to new possibilities.

Olivia Rockers