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.

Ed

Ed has played guitar off and on for over 40 years.  He is a guitarist and the lead vocalist in the local band "Curb Appeal" which was started from a Knapton Musik Knotes Rock Camp.  He also plays in his church's Praise Band.

Ed has over 32 guitars, and he is still "shopping" every time new models arrive.  In addition to collecting those, he also really likes shoes, owning around 100 pairs!  

Ed also has a weakness for Mentos, and we can bribe him to do just about any chore around the store for them!

Another fun fact:  Ed appears dancing in a Duran Duran video "The Reflex" at 1:29-1:33.  The next time you see him, ask him for his autograph!

Ed teaches ukulele and guitar.

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.

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.