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 34 years of professional playing experience and 22 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 born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. Starting on the violin at age 10, Kim has always known that playing and teaching music would be her life long passion. Currently, she is a member of the band SALT for which she writes her own music, plays bass, and sings. Kim has her bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from Missouri State University and graduated in 2010. Kim currently teaches bass guitar, voice, violin, beginner guitar, 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.

Connor Johns

Connor Johns is a multi-instrumentalist from Springfield, Missouri who has 15 years of guitar playing experience. He started out playing at 7 years old, and has played in various Springfield local bands and school choir/band. Connor is well versed in many musical genres, and also has experience with music production. Connor currently teaches guitar.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at (417) 507-4575 for lessons with Connor Johns or click the Book Now button.

Adam Holderbaum

Starting in 2014, Adam attended Missouri State University to study Jazz Performance. Following Missouri State, he moved on to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and acquired a master’s degree in music performance with a jazz emphasis. He learned more in depth about drum performance and instructorship, while also studying studio and compositional methods. Adam has experience playing professionally as a leader and sideman throughout the region. Most notable locations are Springfield, Eureka Springs, St. Louis, and Kansas City at such venues like The Dark Room, The Blue Strawberry, and The Black Dolphin. Professional resume includes live performances, weddings, festivals, corporate events, private and corporate instructorship, along with audio engineering experience for Kranzberg Arts Foundation.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at (417) 507-4575 for lessons with Adam or click the Book Now button.

Anna Miller Lyu

Anna is a musician and performer originally from Ozark, MO. During high school, she found her lifelong passion for music in choir and musical theatre. After graduating from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting, she spent the last few years in Nashville singing, producing, and writing as a freelancer. Her performance experience includes professional Christmas caroling at Opryland Hotel & Resort, an appearance at Playlist Live Orlando 2019, and gigging under her synthpop artist persona Anna Belle. Anna is an experienced voice, piano, and songwriting instructor.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at (417) 507-4575 for lessons with Anna.

Joseph Heflin

Joseph is a diverse musician that received a BA in Music Performance-Jazz studies from MSU. He has performed in many shows in the area including The Haygood’s and the Showboat Branson Belle, as well as the Brock Wade Band and various jazz combos featuring MSU faculty. Joseph has also taught percussion for the high schools of Republic, Willow Springs, Buffalo and Parkview. As well as being an excellent percussionist and percussion instructor, Joseph is a talented pianist that can take your student to the next level.
Please call Feedback School Of Music at (417) 507-4575 for lessons with Joseph.