Ripke Studio is owned and directed by Dan Ripke.
Below, is a summary of Dan’S credentials and experiences.
Education
1994-1996
Central Michigan University-Mt. Pleasant,MI
Bachelor of Science- May 1997
Music Theory & Composition Minor
English Major
Guitar Study
Piano Study
Magna Cum Laude- GPA- 3.66
Centralis Community College Scholarship award, Golden Key National Honor Society,
Vice President’s List, National Dean’s List, Central Michigan University Honors List
1992-1994
Delta College- University Center, MI
Associate in Arts- May 1994
Classical Guitar
Piano
Music Theory and Composition
GPA- 3.87
Delta College Honors Scholarship Award, Sara Hansen Music Scholarship Award
Early Musical Instruction
1986 / 1989 - Guitar Lessons
Don Dillon’s Music - Portage, MI
John Reimer - Instructor
1986 / 1989 - Guitar Lessons
First Class Music - Portage, MI
Jeff Kowzobucki - Instructor
1989 / 1991 - Guitar Lessons
Mid - Michigan Music - Midland, MI
Michael Robertson - Instructor
1991 / 1992 - Guitar Lessons
John Nelson - Instructor
Midland, MI
1992 / 1995 - Guitar Lessons
Classical Guitar Focus
Delta College - University Center, MI
Brad Deroche Ph. D.
1995 / 1996 - Guitar Lessons
Jazz Guitar Focus
Earl Hines - Instructor
Mt. Pleasant, MI
1996 / 1997 - Guitar Lessons
Jazz & Theory Focus
Sonny Roots
San Francisco, CA
Experience
1998 / Current
Ripke Studio- Brighton, MI
Owner / Director
Guitar Lessons
Bass Lessons
Beginner Piano Lessons
Beginner Drum Lessons
Music Recording & Production
Music Performance & Education Video Production
2019- Current
C.A.R.Ma Quartet
Guitarist - Eclectic Traditional Band
Two Grammy-Award Winners
Albums Released
Cosmic Convergence
2021
Columbia University
Music Education Presenter
Association for Popular Music Education
2016 / 2021
First Steps Pre-School- Brighton, MI
Pre-K & Elementary age Music Programs
2015 / 2021
First Presbyterian Children’s Care Center- Howell, MI
Pre-K Music Programs
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Michigan Arts & Touring Grant Recipient
Michigan Arts & Humanities Council
2019 / 2020
Rudolf Steiner Academy- Ann Arbor, MI
Guitar
Music Program
Modern Band
2016-2019
Michigan Connect Conference- Howell, MI
Music Education Presenter
2019
Music Education Presenter
Association for Popular Music Education
New York University, New York City
2016-2019
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum
Mr. Dan’s Holiday Music Show
2013-2019
Sumkali
Guitarist - Sumkali- Indian Jazz Fusion Band
World Music Award Winner - Detroit Music Awards
Albums Released
Tihai
Dha Re Da
2018
University of Michigan
2018 World Beatles Symposium for the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Peppers. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
2018
New York University- New York City
Music Education Presenter
Association for Popular Music Education - Nashville, TN
2001 / 2017
Ann Arbor Music Center- Ann Arbor, MI
Guitar Instructor
2016
New York University- New York City
Music Experience Design Presenter
2013 / 2016
Schoolbell Early Education Development Center- Brighton, MI
Pre-K Music Programs
2003 / 2013
Back Forty
Guitarist-Rock Bluegrass Fusion Band
Albums Released
Down Home Funkgrass
Big Orange Tent
Play a Little Music and Drink a Little Booze
Live in Grand Rapids,
Yax Trax
2006/ 2008
Musiker Discovery
University of Michigan
Band & Music Theory Classes
1998 / 2007
Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts - Ann Arbor, MI
Guitar Instructor
Band Instructor
Music Theory Instructor
Songwriting Instructor
Music Technology Instructor
Business Manager
2001 / 2004
Gail’s Music Studio- Whitmore Lake, MI
Guitar Instruct
Bass Guitar Instructor
1997 / 1998
San Francisco Symphony- San Francisco, CA
Administrative
Ticket Services
1995 / 1997
Midland Center for the Performing Arts- Midland, MI
Administrative - Ticket Services
1995/ 1997
Mid-Michigan Music- Midland, MI
Guitar Instructor
1994 / 1994
Bickley’s Music- Mt. Pleasant, MI
Guitar Instructor
1992 / 1994
Delta College- University Center, MI
Faculty
Director of ear training lab
1992 / 1993
Pullen Elementary School- Mt. Pleasant, MI
Tutor- At Risk Youth
1993 / 1994
Central Michigan University
Tutor- English Department
1992 / 1997
Sun Spirit Arts & Music Festival
Creator / Owner / Director