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Founder / Owner
Lou Styles
-- After 50 years working as a professional musician touring throughout the US and abroad, Lou decided to change gears and in 1978 opened Sounds and Music in La Verne, CA. Sounds and Music, much like a majority of music stores back then, was primarily a record store with only a few guitars and basses for sale. However, in 1983 he moved the store to our current location in Pomona, Ca, and changed the name to Styles Music. Since then, Styles Music has grown into one of the most successful independent music stores in Southern California today. Even after all these years of running the music store, at the young age of 81, Lou Styles still gigs monthly.
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CEO
Lou Orabona
-- Growing up with a father who was a professional musician, Lou Jr. has been exposed to talented musicians his entire life. This exposure opened the door to a passion for keyboards, pianos, and all things music from a young age. Lou, along with his father, founded Styles Music in 1978. After years of being apart of the music industry, his passion and expertise now includes all keyboards, recording, software and midi related products. His experience in the industry combined with his vast knowledge on musical equipment has benefited many customers over the past three decades.
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General Manager
Gregg Orabona
-- Gregg's expertise in guitars, amplification and pro audio has served our customers well. He has over 23 years experience in custom sound system design, Audio and Video installations and on site service. Gregg is also our main in house guitar repair technician. All guitars and basses shipped from Styles Music gets Gregg's 6 point inspection / set up! Guaranteed to Play Right!
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Pro Audio Manager
Dave LaVine
-- Dave has been with us since 1993 and is well known for his ability to put together great sounding sound systems. Dave is also very knowledgeable in the design and installation of lighting and video equipment. Churches, schools, clubs, bands, DJs & KJs, can all benefit from his advice.If you have a question about sound, lights and video, Dave is your man!
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Instructors
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Guitar and Bass Instructor
Pebber Brown
-- Pebber Brown has attended Berkley College of Music and is a graduate of the Grove School of Music and the University of La Verne. After all these years of playing guitar and teaching hundreds of students, Pebber has become a respected member of the faculty at the University of La Verne in the music department. Mr Brown is versed in all styles of music including Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Fusion jazz. He has over 32 years teaching experience and offers guitar lessons as well as bass lessons.
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Guitar and Bass Instructor
Scott Brewer
-- Scott has a degree in Guitar and music from the Prestigious Musicians Institute (GIT) and has been teaching for over 35 years. Scott is a published songwriter with over 2000 shows under his belt, he and his band have traveled all across the US. Scott has 3 different CDs available for anyone to check out and enjoy. (Go to scottbrewer.net to order a CD).
Scott is also a worship pastor and has led at churches and seminars all over. He is a popular session guitarist and is often used by major labels to "back up" different artists at concerts. He can also be seen every week leading worship with his own style of "groove worship" including Funk, Jazz, and Rock just one block west of Styles Music at New Life Community Church. Scott also specializes in teaching people with special needs. Not only does he teach guitar, but he also can teach bass, the art of leading worship, and how to read music and modern rock music.
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Drum Instructor
Steve Chizar
-- Steve grew up at Styles Music, as his family lived right up the street. From the first time Lou Styles met Steve (returning a stolen amp he found in an alley behind a near by store) he knew this kid had integrity and would go places in life! Steve worked for Styles Music for 10 yrs before he switched gears and went to work for Yamaha Corp as a Service Rep. Somehow between his job and his family, Steve finds the time to teach drums.
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Guitar Instructor
Ryan Seward
-- Ryan Seward has been playing guitar since he was a kid. Now, after
years of practice and dedication to refining his guitar playing, he has
joined the Styles Music team and now provides lessons throughout the week.
While he has grown into a jazz and blues lover, he also teaches folk, rock, and classical musical genres as well. |
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Guitar, Bass and Piano Instructor
Matt Phillps
-- Matthew Phillips has been teaching the guitar and bass for over 15 years and piano for 5 years. His approach to teaching is that hand in hand with music instruction, there has to be FUN! A Rocker at heart (mention the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Rush and you have made a friend for life!), Matthew can prepare you for other musical avenues as well, including Country, Blues and Jazz. In addition to private instruction, Matthew also plays with the local groups Lazy Susan, Order 66 and his own Rock Instrumental group. He also fills in with the bands Stereoflux, Nonsense, the Silverados, Pamlyn King & the Royal Ruckus, and many more... check out Matthew's website at www.mattphillips.net,. He is also on facebook: www.facebook.com/MPhillipsnet and Twitter: www.twitter.com/mphillipsnet
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