Teachers & Staff

Johnny Curtis is excited to take over as the new voice teacher at the West Plains Musical Discovery Center, where he hopes to inspire students to explore their vocal potential and build foundations of a lifelong singer. Currently pursuing degrees in Music Education and Vocal Performance at Eastern Washington University (EWU), Johnny also serves as the President of the EWU Choirs and as the Collegiate Representative on the Washington State chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).

With a rich background in various musical styles, Johnny has competed in numerous prestigious festivals and competitions, including the National Association for Teachers of Singing (NATS), MusicFest Northwest, and Spokane Falls Music Educators Association (SFMEA) Solo and Ensemble Festival. His versatility in genre spans classical, opera, jazz, contemporary, choral, and musical theatre styles. He currently studies with Dr. Nicole Sonbert (classical), and Dr. Kristina Ploeger-Hekmatpanah (jazz). He recently earned 2nd place in classical voice at the Inland Northwest Chapter NATS 2023 and received the Sister Marietta Coyle Award at MusicFest Northwest 2024 where he earned 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals.

Beyond his musical endeavors, Johnny is passionate about servant leadership. He currently serves as ASEWU Senator for Academic Affairs, and as the President Pro-Tem of the ASEWU Senate. Johnny has a vast collection of houseplants and he gives them all their own names- some examples include Elphaba, Phyllis, Blubber, and Jelly.

Jake Davis has been an avid guitar player since 2005. His guitar work has been featured on two Ep’s and one LP. He has a degree in audio engineering from Spokane Falls, and has been the lead engineer at Everything Audio, Inc for the last 18 years. He has performed locally as a solo artist, as well as in collaboration with several acts, including Liverwurst Lads, Ceòl Roc, Danny McCollum and the Howlers, and TMJ. He currently plays guitar with The Sifters. 

Cait Weber is a recent graduate of Eastern Washington University’s music program with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Minor in Philosophy. She teaches both upright and electric bass in jazz/contemporary and classical styles. Additionally, Cait is our ukulele instructor. Ms. Weber’s ensemble work includes the Eastern Washington University Orchestra, EWU Concert Jazz Orchestra, EWU Vocal Jazz Collegians, Spokane All City Jazz groups and the current local combo “TV Dinner.” Cait has a passion for music pedagogy and strives for innovative teaching methods to reach each of her students. She has experience teaching neurodivergent students, and is quite passionate about working with this student population. Ms. Weber has extensive background in Eastern’s Music Education program and has experience in teaching many disciplines from Music Theory to Archery! If you are in need of bass or ukulele lessons, she would love to meet you!