Meet The 7DC Teaching Team

All of our teachers are active in the DC music scene, with formal training and inspirational backstories. Part of what makes learning fun is being inspired - especially by your teacher! It's obvious to me that the personality of a teacher and the vibe of the learning environment greatly impact a student's learning experience.
-Miles Ryan
7DC Owner & Founder

Drums, Percussion, Ableton, Beginner Production

Andrew Toy
Artist Page: Andrew Toy​
*Founding Faculty*

Drums, Beginner Piano

Adam Ashforth
​Band: Oh He Dead

Guitar, Bass, Voice

Beth Cannon
​Bands: Elizabeth II ; Bottled Up
Teacher Bio
Photo: Dave Timbres Photography

Drums, Percussion, Bass

Ben Tufts
Bands: Calista Garcia, Bobby Thompson Band 
​*Founding Faculty*​

Piano/Keys, Guitar, Voice, Synth

Caroline Weinroth
Band: Cinema Hearts

Drums, Percussion

Mitch Bass
Band: Higher Numbers

Guitar, Voice, Songwriting

Erin Frisby
Band: The Osyx
Org: This Could Go Boom!
Photo: Lux Photography

Drums, Percussion

Laura Harris
Bands: Ex Hex, Exotiq Int'l

Drums, Percussion

Winston Johnson
Org: PG County Schools Band Director
Teacher Bio
​*Founding Faculty*

Drums, Bass, Piano, Composition/Theory

Colin Kelly
Band: Bottled Up
Teacher Bio

Drums, Percussion

John Heinze
Band: Aztec Sun
​*Founding Faculty*

Drums

Rafael Gerald
Band: Future Band DC
​Org: Beat for a Purpose

Voice

Cecily Bumbray
Band: Cecily
​Photo: Chip Py

Guitar, Piano, Voice

Calista Garcia
Band: Calista Garcia

Guitar, Bass

Kendra Keyes
Studio Guitarist & Bassist

Guitar, Piano, Voice

Andrew Grossman
Band: The North Country

Drums, Percussion

​Antonio Peluso
Band: Frass Green
Teacher Bio

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