The Founders

Dr. Michael Skibo, Ph.D. 
Dr. Skibo has been involved with advanced materials for over 40 years. He is currently the president and CEO of Technology, MC-21, located in Carson City. He is an amateur pianist who is a strong proponent of both early music education and playing an instrument at any age. 

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Mr. Erkmen has over 25 years of experience in the piano and organ business. He is the current president and a partner in the San Mateo Piano store. He has great expertise in all aspects of keyboard instruments from acoustic pianos and digital keyboards to organs. He has consulted widely about the piano, piano design, and marketing of musical instruments. Mr. Erkmen is passionate about music and is both a teacher and a performer of the piano.