08/07/2026
Guitar Camp Guest Instructors! One spot still available.
Jon Kita
Jon Kita is a world-class guitarist, composer, producer, and sound designer whose career bridges heavy music and major film, television, and video game productions. A graduate of Berklee College of Music in Music Production & Engineering, Jon first rose to prominence as the founding guitarist and principal songwriter for Century Media recording artists Diecast, helping the band sell more than 750,000 records worldwide while touring internationally. Throughout his touring career, Diecast shared the stage with some of metalās biggest names, including Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, God Forbid, In Flames, and many more, earning a reputation as one of the premier live acts of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.
Following his touring career, Jon founded Mitre Square Sound Design, becoming an acclaimed composer, audio engineer, and sound designer. His credits include work on Rockstar Gamesā Red Dead Redemption 2, major Hollywood film campaigns, television, and global advertising, making him one of the rare musicians equally respected on stage and behind the scenes in entertainment production.
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Carl Burnett
Carl Burnett is an internationally respected guitarist, producer, songwriter, and composer whose career spans touring, major-label recordings, television, and animation. He began his professional career touring with the legendary Bill Withers, where he developed the deep groove and musical sensitivity that have become his trademarks. He later toured the world with Branford Marsalisā Buckshot LeFonque, performing alongside one of the most innovative jazz fusion groups of its era.
As a producer and songwriter, Carl has contributed to Larry Carltonās Grammy-nominated Deep Into It, worked extensively with Boney James, and composed music heard across television and film. Millions of viewers also know Carl as a member of the band B.E.R., whose hit āThe Night Begins to Shineā became a cultural phenomenon after being featured in multiple episodes and specials of Teen Titans Go!. Carl even appeared as himself in the animated series, introducing his music to a whole new generation of fans.
Known for his soulful feel, impeccable groove, and versatility across funk, jazz, rock, blues, and R&B, Carl remains one of the industryās most respected session musicians, producers, and educators.
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Ryan Ball
Ryan Ball is an accomplished guitarist, bassist, composer, producer, and educator with more than 30 years of professional experience as a touring musician, session player, and recording artist. A graduate of SUNY Purchase with a BFA in Music Composition and Performance, Ryan has built a career that seamlessly blends world-class live performance, studio production, and music education.
For more than 25 years, Ryan has been a guitarist and bassist for the internationally acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute The Machine, performing at many of North Americaās most prestigious venues and festivals. His touring rĆ©sumĆ© includes appearances at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, as well as performances at legendary venues such as The Beacon Theatre in New York City, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, Keswick Theatre, Warner Theatre, and countless renowned performing arts centers throughout the United States and Canada.
Throughout his career, Ryan has shared the stage with legendary musicians including Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead), Marc Ford (The Black Crowes), Matt Abts (Govāt Mule), Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley), and T Lavitz (Dixie Dregs). In addition to The Machine, he performs guitar with the acclaimed Chicago tribute Beginnings, faithfully recreating the iconic guitar work of Terry Kath.
Offstage, Ryan owns and operates The Gearbox Recording Studio in New Jersey, where he has performed on and produced hundreds of recording sessions for artists across a wide range of genres. Combining decades of touring, recording, and teaching experience, Ryan is widely respected for his musicianship, versatility, authentic tone, and ability to bring world-class performances to audiences of all sizes.
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