positive, dependable, collaborative, talented, cooperative, & downright fun.

Rich is a lifelong professional musician. Educated at Berklee College of Music, Rich owns The Avalon Music Academy of Holland & Avalon School of the Arts with an enrollment of over 900 students. He enjoys teaching, writing, recording, & performing music with bands and as a solo artist. Rich is committed to giving a great musical experience in every situation.

• Punctual
  
• Full memorization of all songs & lyrics
• Custom guitar tones for each song
• Vocal Harmonies: assigned parts & added parts to create fullness
• Attire requests welcomed
• ​On Services App
  
• A smile on his face & a song in his heart

Instruments
PRS Custom 24 10-Top
PRS Custom 22 Singlecut
Fender JA-90 Telecaster
Fender 60th Anniversary Stratocaster
​Gibson Custom Shop Flying V
Takamine Santa Fe Acoustic/Electric
Takamine EAN-40C Acoustic/Electric 12-String
Luna Tattoo Concert Acoustic/Electric Ukulele

Modeler & Amps
Main Setup:
Kemper Profiler Player w/ balanced stereo outs
Shure Wireless System
Alternate Amp Setups:
Top Hat Club Royale
Blackstar HT Club 40
Supro Delta King 12
Assorted Analog Pedals w/ tap tempo delay

"I love the message & style of contemporary praise music. I enjoy the challenge of creating sounds, analyzing songs, memorizing parts & lyrics, and working with other great musicians. I will do an outstanding job and have a fun time doing it."

(616) 834-0854  [email protected]