Aaron Meyer

Concert Rock Violinist

Inspired by the fusion of classical and rock, Aaron’s  “Concert Rock” genre features arrangements from Vivaldi to Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody; Toto to Beethoven and Mozart to Muse.

Instructed by his father beginning at the age of 5 and with the help of a seductive violin cake, Meyer debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra at 11 years old. He later soloed with the Oregon Symphony, The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in Thailand and has performed at numerous concert series and music festivals.

As Aaron’s mom always said, “Aaron marches to his own beat!!”  Aaron was the kid who was constantly thrown out of orchestra rehearsal for misbehaving. In order to make it in the music world, he needed to create his own unique genre, Concert Rock (the combination of Classical and Rock music).

Aaron offers educational workshops, instruments, performance opportunities, free online music education resources and private instruction to students of all ages, through his 501(c)(3) non-profit music education program, Concert Rock Academy. His music education program has reached students as far away as Brazil, South America and Myanmar, Southeast Asia.

Aaron plays a Benjamin Ruth acoustic violin and a John Jordan electric violin.

Aaron is married to the love of his life, Renee, owner of Unforgettable Honeymoons.

Jeramy Burchett

Drummer, Academy Instructor, Music Director & Producer

A native Oregonian, Jeramy is a leading music producer in the Pacific Northwest.  He has produced, recorded, and backed artists such as Nate Botsford, Jackson Michelson, Aaron Meyer, Hit Machine, the Luis Palau house band, and many others.  Jeramy specializes in helping artists grow their brand and develop the sophistication of their music-making, recording, live performance, and production level.

In addition to producing, developing artists, guest teaching at colleges, recording session work, and performing live, Jeramy travels the world with his music non-profit.  He founded his own organization to share the Gospel around the globe.  Jeramy has been to over 40 countries in the past 14 years.

Christian Kinyon

Lead Guitar

Christian began playing guitar at the age of 10 years old, drawing on the power, energy, and authenticity of punk and alternative rock music.  By 12 years old, he was writing his own music and had started a band.

Christian began touring as a guitarist and bass player for various artists during college and still performs with a variety of bands, including his own band, Kinyon.  He is a private music instructor and teaches regularly as part of the Aaron Meyer School of Rock.

A regular musical performer at his church, Christian is deeply connected to his musical calling.

“God made me to play music, and I know that I make the world better whenever I’m doing something musical”

Jean-Pierre Garau

Piano and Keyboard

Jean-Pierre Garau, a Nord Keyboard Artist, enjoys an active vocation playing the piano, keyboards, singing, and performing as a soloist and in various ensembles.  In addition to performing, JP is a session musician, composer, adapter, chart preparer, music director, and educator.

You can find Jean-Pierre Garau on Facebook and SoundCloud.  Check out his 2016 Portland Radio Project interview at:  https://soundcloud.com/pdxradio/jp-prp

Gabe Adams

Rhythm Guitar

Born and raised in Haiti, Gabe was exposed to Caribbean and African music that influenced his formative years of playing bass, drums & guitar. By college, he immersed himself in private lessons with local legend, Dan Balmer, and started gigging with R&B/Soul artists in the Portland scene. 

Throughout his 20’s, he performed on recordings by Bridgecity (a band formed within City Bible Church in the 2010’s). Gabe is a hired gun for several Pacific Northwest acts and musical groups such as Nate Botsford, SouthLake Church and the rhythm guitarist for Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer.

Eric Tarter

Bass

Eric is a bassist whose solid, supportive playing has been shaped by years of deep musical involvement. The youngest of four musical brothers, Eric picked up the bass at age 10 and quickly found a liking for both rock and worship music. He brings a steady musical foundation to every stage, focused on making the band sound connected.

For more than 14 years, Eric served on a local church worship team and became a key part of the BridgeCity worship ministry throughout the 2010s. Performances include two studio albums and one live album with BridgeCity, along with tours to churches and conferences.

Gene Houck - R.I.P.

Bass

Our beloved Gene, passed away in early 2026.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  Geno loved to play music and he loved to share The Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Gene was a sought-after bass guitarist whose finesse and passion for the groove was the hallmark of his playing.  His list of accomplishments includes a stint as touring bass guitarist for national artists Maria Muldaur, harmonica virtuoso Norton Buffalo, and Grammy-award-winning blues guitarist Roy Rogers.

Regionally he has performed with Oregon Music Hall of Fame artists Patrick Lamb, Ellen Whyte, and the Ray Charles Tribute Orchestra. The last appearance earned him a Cascade Blues Muddy Award for Best Performance at the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival.