Our Staff at Herndon at H.K. Lee

Ryan Hall is the Site Director at B2R Herndon. Although he relocated to Northern Virginia from the Midwest, he is no stranger to the East Coast. Ryan holds a BA in Music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago. During his Windy City years, Ryan also worked in event production, helping to coordinate such major festivals as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, and The North Coast Music Festival. Although Ryan’s current focus is arts administration, he has a unique musical background that includes bass and tuba performance, composition, and studio production. Ryan is thrilled to be a part of the B2R team. His passion for quality music education and organizational development make working with Bach to Rock a dream come true. His taste in music is as diverse as his background, ranging from The Arcade Fire to U2 one day, to the works of Gustav Holst and Igor Stravinsky, another.

Tom Hatcher is a guitar and bass instructor, and band coach at B2R Herndon. He plays guitar, bass and drums. After listening to The Beatles and other great classic rock, which his father would always play on the stereo, he gained an appreciation for music. Then, his brother, who played guitar, showed him how to play. His cousin, Matt Cummings (B2R McLean), started playing guitar shortly after, and the two formed a musical duo. After years of playing, and graduating high school, Tom and Matt played professionally as part of a trio called Saucy Bills. They recorded at Sheffield Studios and even in Tom's own living room. Infusing styles of funk, RnB and blues into rock, the band had a very distinct sound. Today, Tom and Matt both work for Bach to Rock, and continue to work on projects. Tom inspires children to find their inner musical voice and gives them the keys to take their playing to the next level.

Erica Hirt is a music specialist and early childhood class instructor at the B2R in Herndon and Lansdowne locations. A native of Northern Virginia, Erica played saxophone and tuba in her middle and high school bands before settling on bassoon. She completed her Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Music Education from James Madison University. While at college she was a regular member of several of JMU's exquisite performing ensembles and multiple chamber ensembles. She is currently a free lance instructor and performer in the northern Virginia area. She performs with both the Fairfax Wind Symphony and as a substitute bassoonist for the Manassas Symphony Orchestra.

John Kingsley, born in Roanoke, VA and raised in Atlanta, GA, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who is excited to join the Bach 2 Rock team. His musical education started at age 6 when he started playing violin, and continued with viola and guitar. He studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where he not only earned a degree in Guitar Performance, but started and played on the school's only sports team, the ice hockey club. Upon graduation, he moved to Nashville, where he was a successful sideman and session musician, playing fiddle, banjo, mandolin, dobro, and pedal steel guitar. His resume includes performances and recordings with country legend and Grand Ole Opry member David Ball, the "Queen of Latin Pop," Gloria Estefan, the Irish-Punk outfit Dropkick Murphys, and many more. He is convinced that the E Street Band is the best band in the history of the universe, and misses the Atlanta Thrashers deeply.

Amber Koenig is a Music Specialist and Administrative Assistant at B2R Herndon. She studied at the University of South Florida in Tampa and graduated with a degree in vocal performance. Her pedagogical skill set includes voice, piano, and general music. Amber has performed in numerous operas and musicals such a Mozart's "Cosi fan tutee" and Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." She has been fortunate enough to perform in Austria and Hungary during college and has been featured in a variety of masses and oratorios as a featured soloist. Amber's latest performing role was with the Loudoun Lyric Opera as the Mother in "Amahl and the Night Visitors." When she is not in the classroom, Amber is always eager to help our customers find the best musical experience. Stop in and say hi today!

Yanisley López “Yani” started her music education in Cuba at the age of 8. She plays piano, clarinet and guitar, but her real passion is singing. In Puerto Rico, she studied clarinet and was a member of the formal school band and Choir of the Libre de Musica Ernesto Ramos Antonini. In high school, she was awarded the Gold Medal at the International Music Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York. For the past 5 years, she has been the lead singer and song composer of her band, "Calidoscopio". She worked as the producer of their first album “Armonia Ligera”. Yani also has extended experience in the creation and development of rock bands, vocal groups and choirs. Some of her songs have being performed in musical festival competitions and even winning best music arrangement and best lyrics. Currently, she is teaching voice lessons, early childhood programs, clarinet, Glee Club and also coached rock bands.

Jimmy Nannariello is a Guitar and Bass Instructor, and Band Coach at B2R Herndon and Lansdowne. Growing up listening to a variety of classic rock and R&B music from an early age, Jimmy was inspired to pick up a guitar and learn to play. With over 10 years of experience, he has played in bands and with countless other musicians. He also has a BA degree in Music/Music Business from Ramapo College of New Jersey. After school, he sharpened his production and recording skills at an independent record label/studio. Currently, he releases music as a solo artist under the moniker of Jimmy NaNa. All of his songs are written, recorded and produced by him. His musical influences reach further than rock. He listens to everything from Classic R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Blues, Metal and anything else he finds inspiring. Some of his favorite artists include 311, Elvis, Third Eye Blind, Marvin Gaye, Joe Bonamassa, Memphis May Fire, Jack Johnson, and hundreds more.

Guillermo Ramos is a talented musician who grew up in a family of musicians. At the young age of twelve he decided to enroll in school music programs, and joined the school orchestra, where he developed in-depth musical understanding, and experience. Shortly after, he decided to take private percussion lessons. After High School, Guillermo decided to enroll in the renowned music schools at M.I.T in California, and Drummers collective in New York City, where he was taught by world class instructors. After extensive practice and education, Guillermo is now entertaining live audiences at nightclubs, concert halls, and theaters. He also has experience in recording, and production studios, in addition to teaching, and mentoring.

Jonathan Weiss teaches piano at Bach to Rock’s Herndon location. He is a recent graduate from William and Mary where he studied biology and, of course, music. Jonathan enjoys music from a variety of ages, cultures, and species (don’t count out bird songs). He has been having a blast helping his students discover their own love of the piano and looks forward to learning what his students will teach him about the value of music.