Banks, Tio Independent Artist
After a four-year honorable tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps at Quantico, Tio Banks moved to Los Angeles to study piano, synthesizers and voice at the Dick Grove School of Music. Upon completion, Tio went on tour as the assistant keyboardist for legendary Keyboardist Billy Preston, followed by recording, writing and more touring with various artists, including Don Was, Khaleb, John Taylor (of Duran Duran) and Mandy Moore. Tio’s current musical projects include the completion of his debut solo CD Tiopiah, producing Eminem artist Cashus, and touring with the funk/rock/blues band the Boneshakers. At MI, Tio teaches Private Keyboard Lessons for the Independent Artist Program.
Bachelor
Hume, Peter
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Keller, Lynn
Originally from Chicago, Ill., Lynn began her bass career in 1976. As a graduate of the University of Texas at... Read more...
Kelly, Devin
Devin Kelly is a freelance percussionist based out of New York & Los Angeles. Devin has a Master¹s degree in Jazz... Read more...
Solt, Gary
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Education, Bachelor
Yoon, Rachel Jiyoung
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