Billy Harrison
Billy Harrison has been constructing music for over 10 years. Growing up, he took drum lessons and taught himself the piano, guitar, and bass. Although he has primarily played the drums, he now is a music director for the Abundant Life Christian Center's music department. In the past, Billy has taught at Music and Arts in Clay, with Catholic Charities, and with the Boys and Girls Club at after school programs in the Syracuse City School District. Currently, besides teaching at Subcat, Billy also produces and mixes. Billy also works with local artists such as Rufus Morris, writing and performing music all around the Northeast.
Cathy is a multi-instrumentalist who has studied at Berklee School of Music and Drummers Collective, as well as with private instructors throughout her career. She is also a two-time SAMMY award winner for her drumming with Joe Whiting, and Karen Savoca & the Mind’s Eye. She continues to work with several Syracuse artists including Donna Colton, Joe Whiting, The Neverly Brothers/ Flashcubes/ Fab Cats, Mark Doyle, George Rossi, and the Enzian Bavarian Band.With more than 35 years of experience Cathy has a lot to offer aspiring musicians, young and old.
Cathy LaManna
Larry Macri
1961 - '69: Sid Margolis (Swing Era Maestro: Artie Shaw & Frankie Carle Orchestras, early television orchestras), specializing in arrangement for Solo Guitar
1972 - '74...Syracuse University...Classical Guitar, Music Theory, Jazz/Stage Band
1980 - '81...First All Childrens' Theatre, NYC…….Stage & Technical Director
1981 - '83...Steinberger Sound, Brooklyn, NY Original Production Manager, Instrument Manufacture
1985 - present.Self-Employmet. Musical: Retail, Restoration, Education, Performance, etc.
1990 - '92...Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, FL,...Orchestra, guitar & bass guitar
2001 - '05...Do It Up Studio/Perf. Arts, LI, NY…General Manager, Music Director/Teacher, Instrument Repair
2009 - '10...Stella Maris School, Sag Harbor, NY,After-school Guitar, Violin, Cello
2009 - '11...Guild Hall / John Drew Theatre, East Hampton, NY,...Orchestra, guitar & banjo
2012 - Artist In Residence, Subcat Studios...Music Production/Transcription, Education, Performance (Red House Cafe', solo guitar), Instrument Repair, Piano Technician