Guitar Studios
Teaching Staff
Mark Bentley- Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin. Bachelor of Music from UMKC, professor of guitar at Park University 1992-2002, professor of guitar at MWSC from 1986-2002. Performing artist in a traveling guitar duet with concerts in the USA and in Europe.
Theresa Bentley - French Horn, Piano, & Folk Harp. Bachelor of Music in Performance from University of Missouri, MBA in Finance at UMKC. Performed with Kansas City Symphony, St. Joseph Symphony, Ray Charles, The Who, Spoletto Opera Festivals in Italy, and South Carolina.
Douglas C. Hassel - Piano, Drums and Trumpet
Doug has 37 years of experience in teaching and performing. His education includes 1974 Berklee College of Music, 1975 University of Missouri, 1976-78 Longview Community College. Professional experience includes teaching at Mission Music from 75'-77', teaching piano, and drums at Antioch Music from 77'-2012.
Doug has 37 years of experience in teaching and performing. His education includes 1974 Berklee College of Music, 1975 University of Missouri, 1976-78 Longview Community College. Professional experience includes teaching at Mission Music from 75'-77', teaching piano, and drums at Antioch Music from 77'-2012.
Michael Judd - Guitar & Electric Bass Guitar. Currently, in the local band The Sun Eaters who released their first CD in 2015. Mike has attended Berklee School of Music in Boston.
Jay Kennel- Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin. Bachelors of Arts in Music and Guitar at MWSC, Masters Degree in Guitar Performance at UMKC.
J.P. McClain- Guitar & Electric Bass. JP has been playing out, recording and giving lessons since the early 1970's. Titan Records recording artist and leader of many bands most recently The JP McClain Band and formerly with Billy and the Gravetoppers. JP began his teaching career at Rich Roberts in 1975 then at Antioch Music for 35 years. He moved over to The Guitar Syndicate from 2012 to 2016. Forty one years of teaching experience and legions of former electric guitar students that have become professional musicians have all benefitted from JP's unique approach to teaching. JP currently has students from 8- 78 years of age in his studio at Bentley Guitar Studios.
Jimmie Meade - Harmonica. Jiimmie Meade has been playing and teaching harmonica for 25 years- studying with Joe Filisko, Lee McBee, and Lazy Lester. He was a founding member of Levee Town for 13 years, taught classes in the KC Blues Harmonica Workshop, and has had students from the ages of 8-80.
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Allie Nielsen Violin, Viola
Credits/Experience:
Have played for: 10 years
Have given music instruction for: 4 years
Studied under: Danielle Sallee, Springfield Symphony; Kirsten Weiss, principle viola Springfield Symphony; Martina Forni, Concertgebouw Amsterdam Orchestra; solo cellist Steuart Pincombe; Rene Schiffer, Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland Baroque Orchestra; Marvin Gruenbaum, Kansas City Symphony.
Performance Opportunities: Ensembles Directed by Steuart Pincombe; participation in the Messiah Project with Dr. Dissmore, Evangel University.
Music Lesson Details:
Standard Method: Suzuki
What: Violin and Viola
Who: Complete Beginners to Intermediate Level Players
Alyse Weatherford - Voice, Ukulele. Alyse is a graduate of University of Central Missouri with a degree in Special Education. She started playing the Ukulele when she was around the age of 6 and has continued to refine her craft throughout the years. Alyse has been actively involved in music for the past 8 years now, with her involvement ranging from Musical Theater to large and small choral ensembles as well as district and state solo and small ensemble competitions. Teaching and the Ukulele are both passions of Alyse’s and she is enjoying the opportunities Bently Guitar Studio has given her to combine both!