Meet our CAM Program Instructors

Curtis Ross, Program Manager since 2013.

Curtis plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and (attempted) vocals occasionally. You can hear his music here:  https://curtisross.bandcamp.com/

What motivated you to become a CAM Instructor?

I got my first guitar at age eight and haven't put it down since. I was already a guitar teacher when I stumbled upon the opportunity at CAM. I was really excited at the idea of working with groups of kids to help them discover a love for music, too. Making music with kids is so inspiring. They bring fresh ideas and are willing to experiment, try new things. Seeing them learn a new skill, and collaborate to create music is very rewarding for me as a mentor. 

Favourite local bands/musicians? Jom Comyn, Bud Frasier and The Electric Razors, Faith Healer, Buspass, Nerv/us 

Best rockstar/s of all time? George Clinton, David Bowie, Prince, Phil Lynott

Favourite memory of the CAM Program

It has to be at the very first RockFest that we had the CAM students perform, I was so excited to see them on the big stage! Up until that point we had only done small performances in school gyms and then to see it scale up with the huge production and big crowd, it was such a rewarding moment.

Photograph by Visualz

Kayla Enns, Program Coordinator since 2015

Kayla specializes in voice and piano but also plays bass and drums! She sings in The Bobby Tenderloin Universe and play keys in Bud Frasier and the Electric Razors.

What motivated you to get involved as a CAM Instructor?

Who wouldn’t want to teach Rock ‘n Roll to kids?! I knew Curtis Ross from teaching at Long & McQuade and he said there was a position opening up that would be perfect for me. 

Favourite local bands/musicians? Calgary duo Cartel Madras!!! Curtis Ross’ projects. And the bands I’m in! Lol 

Best rockstar/s of all time? Prince, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Stevie Nicks, ABBA, Tame Impala, Arctic Monkeys. 

Favourite memory of the CAM Program

Hard to pick one but I really enjoyed our outdoor park classes that we held because of Covid! It was so nice to be outside and do our classes acoustic. We did what we could in some tough times. 

Christan Maslyk, Program Instructor since 2019

Christan plays guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, saxophone and also sings. His band is called Bud Frazier and the Electric Razors (featuring Curtis, Kayla, Emma and members of a band he used to play in, The Wet Secrets)

What motivated you to get involved as a CAM Instructor?

I’ve always enjoyed teaching lessons but working with young bands is what drew me to CAM. I find the band setting offers more to the kids in both group and individual skills. I like to see the kids learn to work and be creative as a team. I also love the fact that it’s a non-profit and we can provide a service to schools who wouldn’t necessarily be able to afford it.

Favourite local bands/musicians? Kayla, Emma and Curtis!!

Best rockstar/s of all time? George Clinton and Dolly Parton

Favourite memory of the CAM Program

My favourite memory is playing with Bonescraper after Chiliwack at Rock Fest!