I remember when my interest was first peaked in music beyond just being a listener. I was watching a junior high friend of mine play single note melodies of Bon Jovi songs on guitar. He was so cool. I was hooked! From there, I bought my first guitar amp combo package and started to wood shed. The first song I ever performed was Seek and Destroy by Metallica. \m/ After that amazing experience, I immediately started on the black album, 'nough said.

In addition to playing, I found a love for live sound, producing, and recording. I had many opportunities to work with bands on their musicianship, sound, and image. I bought a bunch of live sound and recording gear and learned how to use it. I've played in bands of several genres including rock, blues, rockabilly, pop, and country.

I currently play electric guitar regularly at Crossroads Church in Corona, CA. While I do participate in side projects from time to time as a guitar player, I still have my love of producing bands and look forward to pouring into the next generation

Rockstars of Tomorrow, Riverside owner, Don Miskulin is our Renaissance man, or as he puts it, “many talents, master of none!” He’s lived in Riverside for over 30 years, he’s an Air Force Veteran, he’s an honorably-retired Riverside Police Officer who spent the last 15 years of his law enforcement career as a Police Helicopter Pilot.

He was most recently the Dean of Students at Riverside’s Encore High School for the Performing Arts. He has built, owned, and operated small businesses for the last 20 years, during which time he has become an adept handyman dabbling in most of the construction trades. Don is an Eagle Scout and was a Scoutmaster for over 15 years. He’s been married to his high school sweetheart, Sherrie, for 35 years. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Don’s grandfather was a professional musician who played mandolin, violin, and bass his entire life. Don earliest musical performance memory is playing the Marine Corps Hymn on the accordion in his grandparents living room at the ripe old age of 5. He picked up the trumpet in elementary school and then switched to drums and guitar in junior high school. He played drums in Corona High School’s marching band, and bass guitar in the concert and jazz bands. He played in various garage rock bands throughout junior high and high school.

He recalls his first church gig was at the First Congregational Church in Corona in about 1977. He played guitar while his brother played drums and his sister played piano. About 25 years later, Don would take on the volunteer role of Worship Leader and Music Director at a small Baptist church in Woodcrest. His resources were short, but he managed to mold a group of mostly teenagers into a decent little worship band.

In 2007 he and his family moved to Olive Branch Community Church in Corona. There he was the Children’s Worship Director for several years. This is where he met and began working with business partner, Tiffany Levin. Together, they built a fantastic children’s music program which featured kids as young as 6, leading and playing worship music for their peers. A few years later, Tommy and Amy Wright would bring their sons into the musical mix at Olive Branch. Over the years, Don, Tiffany and Tommy worked together in Olive Branch’s various music ministries and developed a friendship that would lead to the business partnership that is Rockstars of Tomorrow, Riverside.

In music, Don’s philosophy for success is first to be bold. Don’t be afraid to put it out there even if you make a mistake. If it comes out sounding weird, just call it jazz! The more you do it, the less “weird” will happen. Second, be available. Be the bandmate that everyone can count on to always be there, especially in a pinch.

In life... Always take on as much responsibility as you can stomach, then take on a little more.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isiaih 40:31

Cheyne is driven to constantly improve his efficiency and competence as a studio manager and musician. He is always willing to lend a helping hand and enjoys being proactive in the development of Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside. Cheyne believes that success starts through self-reflection and knowing your worth. Music has always been a huge passion for Cheyne and he’s determined to share his passion for music with every person that walks through the studio doors.

Growing up in a musical family, Cheyne always had a passion for music. He started playing drums at 5 years old, but chose to play bass guitar at the age of 12. In 2006, Cheyne enlisted in the United States Army and served 2 deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Even though Cheyne was in combat, he would have a bass guitar shipped to him so he could play music during his down time. When his enlistment expired in 2011, Cheyne went to college at California Baptist University with the hopes of becoming a law enforcement officer. Cheyne graduated CBU in 2017 and worked as a Physical Education Coach while still pursuing a job in law enforcement.

In 2019, Tommy Wright reached out to Cheyne and proposed the idea of becoming the studio manager for Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside. Cheyne was hesitant at first, but became thrilled at the idea of immersing himself in music and still being a positive impact in his community.

Cheyne grew up listening to classic rock and blues music, but as of late, has taken particular interest in progressive metal. His major influences on bass guitar include Dirk Lance, Eddie Breckenridge, Dan Briggs, Simon Grove, and Jacob Umansky. Outside of music, Cheyne is an avid hockey fan and enjoys fishing and hiking with his wife.

Hunter is a self-made musician. When Hunter was 6 years old, he received an AC/DC Back In Black cassette tape from a family member. He would listen to the album religiously and eventually came to the realization that he wanted to rock on stage like Angus Young. He started playing guitar at 6 years old, but eventually gravitated towards drums. Later on in life, Hunter picked up the guitar once again and reignited his desire to shred on stage.

 

Hunter initially started as a music instructor on his own. Conducting private lessons out of his own house, Hunter saw an opportunity to make an impact in his community by sharing his musical knowledge and inspiring others to push past their mental blocks to accomplish their goals. Hunter is dedicated to inspiring anyone who is willing to try and play music. He believes that anyone can achieve whatever level of musicianship they want through practice and an ambitious attitude.

 

Hunter is a fan of all kinds of music. Everything from 60’s and 70’s classic rock, blues, heavy metal, old country, Latin, jazz, classical, and much more. Hunter’s favorite artists include Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC. Outside of playing music, Hunter enjoys hanging out with family and friends, is an avid outdoorsman, and loves to grill and cook.

Chris Fernandez is a grassroots musician who’s been performing music since he was a child. Growing up in a musical family, Chris was naturally drawn to become a musician. Chris was taught the fundamentals of singing at a very young age, then picked up the guitar when he was 12 years old. Since then, Chris has always pursued becoming an amazing musician.

Chris started teaching music at Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside in 2018, and has grown to be a thoroughbred instructor at Rockstars. Chris is driven by seeing his students grow in music. He thoroughly enjoys seeing “the spark” when his students learn something new. It reminds him why he loves music and inspires him to continue writing music. Chris believes that music is needed in today’s youth more than ever. “Kids need to get away from the screens and connect to something real.”

Chris enjoys listening to mainly rock music, but also has an interest in Hip-Hop, R&B, Blues, and Reggae. Chris’ favorite artists include Incubus, Chris Cornell, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles and Sublime. When he’s not playing music, Chris enjoys skateboarding, spending time with his family, and seeking out the best restaurants in Southern California.

Alyssa is a very talented musician/vocalist with a steadfast attitude to impart her own experiences and knowledge on anyone wanting to learn and grow as a musician. She started singing in church musicals as soon as they would let her! Her first musical was at the age of 4, and since then, she can’t remember a day that she hasn’t sang. Alyssa was always curious about playing piano as well. She started taking piano seriously at 8 years old and would practice for hours a day. “No one ever had to tell me to do so because I couldn’t not play or sing.”

Alyssa started teaching piano when she was asked by a high school teacher to help her daughter learn piano. Since then, Alyssa has grown to be an amazing instructor that loves to share the techniques and experiences that has helped her as a musician.

“Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside is so different from any other studio I’ve seen. Most studios will teach you how to read music and how to play your instrument from a classical standpoint. While I believe there is a place for that style of teaching, not every student wants to play or sing Mozart. I believe that forcing a student to do something they are not passionate about could potentially hinder what could be a great love and appreciation for music. Rockstars of Tomorrow allows me to teach each student what they truly want to learn. Whether that’s learning chords, learning to play Elton John, being classically trained, or singing Disney or Demi Lovato, when students are playing and singing what they love, they continue to grow their love of music. In turn, it makes students want to practice and learn more.”

Alyssa has an appreciation for every genre! She enjoys pop, rock, jazz, a cappella, classical, and musical theater. Alyssa’s favorite artists would include Paramore, Tori Kelly, Pentatonix, H.E.R., Ben Platt, Relient K, and Leslie Page. Outside of music, Alyssa is an authentic beach girl. She’s either paddle boarding, swimming, body surfing, watching surfers at The Wedge, or having a bonfire. Alyssa also enjoys scoping a good place to eat new and exciting foods.

Joel is an extremely talented musician who loves being an instructor here at Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside. Music is the blood in his veins!

Originally from the Netherlands, Joel has played professionally since 1990. In his early years as a musician, his major influences were The Rolling Stones and Guns n’ Roses. Being from Europe, he also has an interest in European pop music. Joel brings an exciting sound and an incredible vibe to his lessons that inspire his students to strive for musical greatness!

Joel is a master keyboardist, vocal coach, and bass player. He reads notation, plays with chords, and plays by ear. Joel loves being an instructor and helping his students live out their dreams on stage. Joel’s desire to share his musical knowledge has pushed him to become an amazing instructor at Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside.

Joel loves playing live music and connecting with an audience, however, he is just as comfortable in the studio. Joel has produced and recorded numerous bands, has written and co-written songs for various artists, and has written music for his own musical interests. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and taking leisurely drives in his car.

Kevin is an amazing guitarist with an uncanny passion for music. Kevin has music in his blood since his father is a drummer, his grandmother is a singer, and two of his uncles are guitarists. Kevin’s interest in music grew to a passion when he was given a guitar for Christmas at 12 years old. He specializes in a variety of music including rock, blues, jazz, and R & B. Kevin has performed with numerous bands including Flat Six and Dawn's Highway.

He is determined to grow a community of passionate musicians at Rockstars of Tomorrow Riverside. “I love seeing complete strangers become best friends through our band programs.” Kevin believes music is a language that everyone understands and everyone has the ability to contribute. His advice to new musicians is to not be afraid to play with others, even if you think they might be more advanced than you.

Kevin enjoys listening to classic rock, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, and progressive music. He believes it’s important for a musician to have a wide variety of tastes because it can expand your inspiration. In his free time, Kevin enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons with his best friends and girlfriend. He also enjoys hiking and surfing during the summer.

JT is a Rockstars at heart. He started playing music in the summer of 2014, and has been committed to music ever since. JT started off playing piano, but then gravitated towards drums, and then became proficient at playing guitar and bass. Truth be told, JT started playing music because he wanted to annoy his friends with meme songs and overplayed radio music. However, after learning a few of these songs, he began to enjoy playing music and eventually attended Rockstars of Tomorrow Norco to become more well-rounded as a musician.

JT is continually striving to understand more about music and all of its aspects. His favorite aspect of teaching at Rockstars is seeing the growth in his students. “Seeing a student’s growth is such an exciting concept. When you can see growth in your abilities, you get such an astounding sense of joy and accomplishment, and as an instructor, it means so much to me if I can inspire that growth to my students.”

JT also loves the communal aspect of music. “When you get together with people that understand music and just start playing, there’s a special bond that’s made in that moment. It’s an incredible feeling!”

JT has a general appreciation for all genres of music. He loves modern pop and R&B music, but will listen to rock. He has many artists that he thoroughly enjoys listening to, but his favorite artist would be The 1975, LANY and The Night Game. Outside of music, JT likes to spend time with his friends skateboarding and going to Downtown Disney with his girlfriend.

Darryn Campbell has been playing guitar for 12 years, earning his way through a Bachelor’s degree in Guitar Performance and a masters in Performance Psychology. He believes in improving your art and life through mental skills training. He focuses on keeping practice super upbeat and positive while allowing music and other hobbies to express an individual's feelings. Darryn lives by and encourages a multitude of strategies to work through struggles in order to achieve optimal performance. 

Darryn was raised by a grunge couple of the 90’s, bringing him up with constant music blasting throughout the house and car every day. He would have imaginative “live performance” with his little brothers until the game rock band became his new addiction. Soon after, he took class guitar and began exceeding. He continued his music theory, practice, and education all the way to a college scholarship.

Darryn served as a guitarist and crew chief for California Baptist University for 5 years, touring across the U.S. and performing for countless highschools and churches. This was done all while studying classical guitar and playing Alternative Rock for fun. Aside from music, Darryn is a massive gamer, exercise trainer, and Die-Hard Raiders fan.