Robin

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!

Robin teaches ukulele, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, piano, drums, and trumpet.

Karl

Karl was Brad Lutton's very first guitar teacher!  Since October of 1985, Karl has given over 50,000 lessons!  He teaches guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo, and drums.

When Karl was young, his interest in music was sparked by his father whose country band practiced every week in the home.  Sharing this love of music with students is Karl's favorite part about teaching.  

Karl has played in countless bands over the years!  Back in the mid-90's, he even spent three years writing the World's Greatest Chord Book, just for his own personal use!

Karl is a private instructor who rents studio space at Knapton Musik Knotes.

Olivia

Olivia currently teaches ukulele, guitar, banjo, piano, flute, piccolo, and percussion.

Isai

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!

Bret

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.