FEEDBACK STAFF

Members of Feedback School Of Music staff are professional, college-educated musicians with decades of experience in performance, recording, and instruction at all levels. No matter what level you are at or what you wish to achieve musically, the Feedback School Of Music staff and help you Grow Your Sound!

Justin Ward

Justin has 35 years of professional playing experience and 23 years as a full-time private instructor. He has a diverse knowledge of styles and structure that has led to a demand for his time for both performance, recording, songwriting, and instruction. Justin earned a Bachelor of Science in Media Production degree from Missouri State and is the owner and operator of Feedback School of Music. Justin currently teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, group lessons, recording, and songwriting.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Justin Ward or click the Book Now button.

Kim Painter

Kim Painter is a multi instrumentalist who was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. Kim’s love and passion for music started very young as she was raised in a musical family where her dad taught as a guitar teacher, and mom frequently sang in the car and around the house. Her first love of music was singing. When Kim started playing violin at age 10, she knew she had a real driven and inspired love for playing and reading music. This inspiration led her to also learn guitar, bass guitar, and start writing her own songs. She studied further in music and specialized in voice as a college student at MSU where she sang in the Missouri State Concert Chorale under the direction of Guy Webb. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance in 2010. Kim has played in several local Springfield original bands including recorded projects Luna J and SALT. She currently is the bass player for Unessential Jane, a funk and neo soul driven band focused on music with a message. Kim currently teaches bass guitar, voice, beginner guitar, violin, group lessons, and songwriting.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Kim Painter or click the Book Now button.

Richard Kittleman

A Springfield native, Richard began his musical journey with piano lessons at age 4, filling a spot in the family gospel band on bass guitar at age 9, and taking up piano tuning at age 12. After his stints in high school jazz bands and orchestras, Richard pursued jazz studies at Missouri State University. Richard has performed with the Springfield Symphony, has played a number of musicals in the orchestra pit with the Springfield Little Theater. Richard has even engineered, run sound production, and performed live many seasons on the Branson stage and touring with the legendary Roy Clark.  Currently, Richard plays Sunday mornings at a local church, performs with the longtime jazz group Distant Relative, as well as with the classic rock band, The Dirty Saints.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Richard Kittleman or click the Book Now button.

Adam Holderbaum

Starting at 13, Adam has been drumming for 15 years and performing professionally for nearly a decade. Having acquired a Bachelor’s in Jazz Performance at Missouri State University and a Master’s in Music Performance with a jazz emphasis at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a slew of educational and performative instruction is available to share for any student of any age or experience level. Adam has performed locally and regionally as a sideman and leader. Such venues include Black Dolphin in Kansas City as well as The Dark Room and Blue Strawberry in St. Louis. The styles of greatest focus are Gospel, Jazz, Rock, Funk, Hip- Hop, Latin, Reggae, Blues, etc. Sharing the gifts of music one on one or in group settings is one of his greatest passions while doing so in a way that can better an individual holistically beyond music. Currently, Adam plays in local churches and is an adjunct faculty member at Missouri State University teaching music theory and jazz small ensemble.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Adam or click the Book Now button.

Danny Gore

Hailing from Southeast Missouri, Danny has been playing music since he was 10 years old. He played trumpet for 10 years, as well as various woodwind and brass instruments. He later transitioned to the guitar, which he has played for the last decade. Danny plays a variety of styles, in multiple bands, and has thorough experience writing, touring, recording, and teaching.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Danny.

Henry Talburt

Henry Talburt is a percussionist from Springfield, MO currently studying percussion and sound design at MSU. He has been drumming since the age of 12, and has studied and played many diverse styles in his time behind the kit. Henry is a former Feedback student who studied with Bart Kelley and Jacob Henderson, and was a part of our Performance program with the band THE MEESE, as well as the Feedback jazz program.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Henry.

Samantha Hubler

Samantha Hubler is a full-time professional artist specializing in vocals, songwriting and visual arts. Samantha has been involved in music since she picked up the violin at age 7. Samantha has played in the local music scene for years, currently singing in the band Coyote Bait
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Samantha.

Ben Grosser

Ben Grosser is a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Springfield, MO. He began playing the piano in third grade, inspired by the film “The School of Rock,” starring Jack Black. However, it wasn’t the exuberant character portrayed by Jack Black that motivated Ben; it was the shy keyboardist who initially feared he wasn’t “cool enough” but later impressed the audience with his incredible keyboard skills. In 2007, Ben founded SuperCharge, his first band, with several classmates from Field Elementary in Springfield. As the lead vocalist and bass player for SuperCharge, Ben performed over 300 live shows while still in middle school. In 2011, SuperCharge played at the world-famous Whisky-a-Go-Go in Los Angeles. Since then, Ben has released multiple full-length albums (including three vinyl releases) and two EPs with the bands Leisure Shores and Yellow Velvet Milk Club. He spends much of his time composing in his home studio, blending electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, and bass guitar.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Ben.

Allyssa Taylor

Allyssa is a passionate and joyful musician hailing from Saint Louis, Missouri. With a lifelong love for music, it has been the constant thread throughout her life. A graduate of Missouri State University’s music department, she now dedicates her time to teaching voice and piano, helping students discover and cultivate their musical talents. Allyssa’s performance experience includes work with the SRO Opera, Missouri State Chorale, Queen City Chorale, Multicultural Ensemble, and Springfield Little Theatre. As a highly trained vocalist and experienced instructor, Allyssa brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson and performance.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at 417-507-4575 for lessons with Allyssa.