Johnny Curtis — Specialist — Voice
509-701-7152 — jcurtis@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com
Jake Davis — Specialist — Guitar
509.939.5989 — jdavis@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com
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.
Adeline Kovell — Specialist — Violin
425.205.0041 — akovell@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com
Adeline Kovell started studying violin at age 5, and teaching violin at age 13. Ms. Kovell is currently a substitute violinist with the Spokane Symphony and has performed alongside the Seattle Symphony.
Her solo career includes performances at Carnegie Hall and the Fox Theater. Honors include winning the Sno-King Music Educators Solo/Ensemble Festival (2020) and Eastern Washington University’s Concerto Competition (2023). Additional recent awards include MusicFEST 2023: gold medal for Piano Trio and honorable mention for Young Artist’s Competition–string division.
Ms. Kovell currently studies violin performance with Spokane Symphony violinist and Eastern Washington University Professor Amanda Howard-Phillips.
Gloria Miller — Specialist — Cello
509.822.9770 — gmiller@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com
Gloria Miller has ten years of cello study and is excited to share her passion for this instrument with students here in Cheney. She is an active chamber music performer performing with the following groups: Miller/Komarov Duo, EWU Tango Trio and EWU String Quartet. Ms. Miller has received the following awards: Spokane Youth Symphony Conductor’s Award, North Central High School Best Musician, EWU Most Academic Growth in Strings & EWU Best Music Historian.
Gloria is currently majoring in music education—specializing in cello performance (studying w/John Marshall). She performed for five years in the auditioned ensemble: Spokane Youth Symphony–recently as a commissioned player. She volunteers with the Spokane Solo Ensemble Festival and is active in the EWU Washington Music Educators Association.
Cait Weber — Specialist —
Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Ukulele
253.394.3946 — cweber@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com
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!
Janet Hubbard — Professional — Piano
Kindermusik Teacher/Owner
509-230-8742 — jhubbard@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com
Janet Hubbard is owner of the West Plains Musical Discovery Center and primary Kindermusik Teacher. Janet has a passion for music–especially a passion for mentoring the next generation in exploring, playing, and enjoying music. She currently teaches Kindermusik classes (ages newborn to 6), piano lessons (ages 5 thru adult) and is a church musician. Pictures indicate that she has been playing piano her entire life. When she was younger she could be seen playing cello and occasionally percussion in regional orchestras. Always wanting to see expanded arts opportunities in the West Plains area, she decided to expand from piano teaching to opening a regional music center in 2021.
Aubrey Hanna — Outreach Coordinator
509-230-0655 — ahanna@westplainsmusicaldiscovery.com