The CRB Arts Institute

The arts play an important role in the ministry here at The Church at Rancho Bernardo and the purpose behind the CRB Arts Institute is to teach and encourage each student through private or class instruction. Students, regardless of their level, are challenged to be all God created them to be in the following disciplines:

Bass Guitar
Instructor: Greg Merrill, Private lessons are available. Contact Greg at 858.391.1469.

 
Drums/Percussion
Instructor: Mike Holguin
Mike began playing drums and percussion as a child in east Los Angeles and has never looked back. He is well known for his all around musicianship and is a highly sought after player for both studio work and live performances. Credits include Sony Play Station's "Final Four 99", Celia Cruz, and the movie, Pearl Harbor. Mike's passion for teaching can be evidenced through the success of his many students. Mike currently serves as the Weekend and Wednesday night drummer for CRB services. Private lesson schedule: Mondays: 2:30-8:30pm. Contact Mike at btodrums@aol.com / 619.507.1234.
 

Guitar
Instructor: Mark Fulton
Amy Grant, Greg Allman, and Edgar Winter are just a few of the artists Mark has performed along side. Mark attended Belmont University in Nashville, where he studied Guitar and since that time he has been a highly regarded studio player in both Southern California and Nashville. He has always had a passion for God's church so leading the CRB Band is a natural fit for him and we're honored to have him here. His students appreciate his patience, sense of humor and humble spirit as well as his teaching ability.

Lesson schedule: 6 week courses are offered throughout the year on Tuesdays at CRB
101: 6:00-6:40pm, 201: (must complete 101 or audition): 6:45-7:25pm, 301: 7:30-8:10pm, 401: 8:15-8:55pm
Cost: $75 for six classes. Private lessons are also available. Contact Mark at mark@thechurchatrb.org / 858.513.0619.

Swing Dance Classes
Next Class: TBA Mondays, 7-8:30pm at CRB. Jonathan and KC Wilt will be teaching a beginner's Swing Dance Class. The cost will be $60 for the 6-week session or $13/class for drop-in rate - discounts for couples signing up together.

 

Tap Classes
 Instructor: Myche Taylor
The Dance Ministry at the Church at Rancho Bernado offers a variety Tap classes for children, adults, beginners and advanced dancers. Classes are held on Thursdays between 3:30 and 8:15pm. These classes teach basic to advanced steps, technique, terminology and working with different rhythm patterns, along with a whole lot of fun. Cost: $40 monthly. Private Lessons are also available. No experience necessary. For more information contact Myche Taylor at myche@jmamtaylor.com / 760.533.5721.
 

Vocal
Instructor: Amber Whitlock
Amber is an experienced professional vocalist. She has countless hours of studio experience where she has recorded national and regional jingles as well as CD appearances with Santana, Herbie Hancock and Herbert Laws just to name a few. And she has her very own CD, The Colours of Life. Anyone who has heard Amber sing is aware that her freedom and versatility as a vocalist is without boundaries. Her tender spirit and humility make her lessons and workshops a joy. We are honored and delighted to have her as a teacher here at the CRB Arts Institute.

Private lesson schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays at CRB: 2:30-7:30pm and some Saturday mornings. Contact Amber at amberoni@robwhitlock.com / 760.630.5833.

Private lesson information: Lesson days and times are determined by your instructor. Room Assignments: Classrooms are subject to change. Please check the schedule sign as you enter the lobby for class location. Absentee/Make-up Policy: A call 24 hours in advance is required in order for your lesson to be excused and you may schedule a make-up lesson. Students are allowed no more than two excused absences per quarter and will be charged for all unexcused absences. Teachers will offer two make-up lessons for students with excused absences. These make-up lessons can be structured in the way that best suits the teacher and studio (i.e., can be a lesson or group class). Drop-out Policy: In order to value the time commitment made by the teaching staff, all students are required to complete the agreed number of sessions. No refunds will be offered. Student fees: Fees are determined by each instructor.

For more information on the CRB Arts Institute contact Gerry Moffett
at gerry@thechurchatrb.org / 858.592.2434 x310.