Electric Bass Faculty
 

Ben Geise - Guitar, Electric Bass

Ben Geise is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, specializing in Jazz Guitar. During his study at University of Pittsburgh, Ben was a recipient of the Mellon Jazz performance scholarship.

Ben has performed in ensembles throughout the Pittsburgh and Williamsport areas, and performed in Rock, Jazz, and Blues bands including the Atwood All-Stars, a regularly performing Jazz/Funk band. Prior to moving to Philadelphia, Ben taught guitar and music theory for 4 years at the Uptown Music Collective in Williamsport, PA.

Daniel "Nature" Lloyd - Electric Bass, Vocals

After graduating from the Girard Academic Music Program in 1985, Daniel has spend the last 18 years as a performing musician, teacher, and songwriter, focusing on his skills as a bassist and vocalist. 

Daniel teaches many styles of bass, with a focus on funk, blues, and fusion, and popular music styles.  He has recorded in the studio with artists including Phillip Bailey, Chaka Kahn, George Clinton, and Phyllis Hyman.

Ernesto "Jun" Ibasco - Guitar, Bass
Jun trained at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.   He specializes in fusion, rock, R&B, pop jazz, funk, and metal.
 

Prior to joining Music Training Center's guitar faculty in 2006, Jun toured and worked as a recording session artist in the Philippines and Japan.