Aaron
Aaron Armstrong has played music since he was 5, and is a national award-winning musician, who has focused on teaching music for 25 years. Having studied music at the University of Wisconsin, Superior, Aaron went on to focus on modern musical styles and has trained thousands of musicians individually, through live workshops, and many more through DeepWater Music's publishing.  Author of instructional courses, including "Pop Piano For Worship: The 30-Day CRASH COURSE!" His courses have been seen in publications like Worship Leader Magazine, CCM, Charisma, and more. DeepWater's Total Worship Team Workshop has been presented around the USA over a period of over 10 years. Despite his own music awards, Aaron is most proud of his students successes. These include both local and national awards in performance and songwriting.

Teaches: Drums, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Voice, Songwriting, Accordion, and serves as music coach/producer for DeepWater's bands program.

Why Aaron Rocks: "I believe the discipline of music only grows out of the LOVE of it. That is why I work with all our DeepWater students to do what they love with their music." 
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     Steve
​Steve Perkins is an accomplished musician and technician with a wealth of experience. He holds a Bachelors in Music from Visible Music College as well as an Associates of Arts in Audio Engineering from San Jacinto College. Steve Interned at  the prestigious Sunrise Sound Studios in Houston, a recording home for artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Beyoncé. A skilled Singer/Songwriter, he produced his self titled album “Beautiful Word”.  He holds experience composing Electronic Music with programs such as Pro Tools and Reason. In his spare time, Steve likes to read comic books, play N64 Super Mario, walks with his wife, Jenn, and their black lab Conan. You will also find Steve enjoying culture in big cities, especially the Twin Cities. 

Teaches: Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Drums, Bass guitar. Not to mention an accomplished classical percussionist. 
Will
Will LaValley was one of the first students at DeepWater Music.  He began by playing guitar with Aaron, and has been part of nearly every JAM performance that DeepWater has put on, first as a student and now as a teacher and sound tech.  When he's not behind the soundboard at a concert or teaching students, Will enjoys learning new tricks on the guitar, modifying and repairing audio gear, and programming his own synths.  Will enjoys a wide variety of music, including, among many other things music made with complicated marble machines and polka, the last of which he especially enjoys playing with his brother.

Teaches: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Music Production, Sound Teching, Ukulele, Banjo, and Synth/Keyboard programming
Lucas
Lucas Masterson

​Teaches: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Bass, and Drums
Rachel
Rachel Kivisto has been singing in front of people since she was young.  She's played with a variety of local bands, been the featured singer at sporting events, and done classical and operatic performances.  She loves playing a variety of instruments in bands and using technology in her music.  As a teacher at DeepWater, she loves seeing and helping develop other people's perspectives on music.


​Teaches: Voice, Piano, Guitar, ​Bass, and Drums