Meet our Instructors

Isaac Kiedrowski is a guitarist/harmonica player/singer living in Carlsbad. He also plays piano, bass guitar, and ukulele. Originally from Ohio, he got his start in music singing in multiple choirs and a high school cover band. From there he went on to write and perform his own songs, usually as a solo act, all over San Diego County. He also began to produce music after highschool. His main interest is in Folk and Singer/Songwriter style music, but he also has a deep affinity for classic rock, jazz, and rap music. The music he has released under the title "James Isaac" has all been recorded, mixed, and mastered by him.

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, JD Martin is an actor, screenwriter, and director currently residing in Escondido, California. JD has always been a storyteller at heart, whether it be on the page, on the stage, or on the big screen. As an actor, he has portrayed roles such as Edmund in King Lear and Jaques in As You Like It; and, as a screenwriter/filmmaker, he has written and worked on many short films, including the action-comedy short film Brawls in the Stalls, which he wrote and co-directed. As a lifelong lover of the arts, JD hopes to use his skills to inspire others to tell their truth through their stories.

Joseph Faustino is a songwriter and electronic composer living in Southern California. He has created two independently produced albums alongside a number of other compositions and has received a minor in Digital Music from John Paul the Great Catholic University. Alongside his musical projects, he is also a cartoonist, having created a number of comic strips and comic books.

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Originally from Toronto, Canada, Bernadette Timson grew up in a storytelling family. At a young age, she would often tell people that she would become a writer or a teacher when she grew up. This led to her discovering a passion for acting and theatre in grade school as a means of using her body for storytelling. Throughout high school, Bernadette continued to grow in her love for arts and media and volunteered her time in theatre, child tutoring and youth ministry. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Communications Media at John Paul the Great Catholic University. Her program of study ranges from acting for the stage and screen, musical theatre, filmmaking, media studies and business, to the humanities, theology and philosophy. In addition to her studies, she is set to direct her first self written audio drama expected to air on JP2Radio by Christmas 2022. Her mission in life is to create a culture of discerning storytellers, artists, creators and consumers by bridging the gap between education, business, the arts and media. In her spare time, Bernadette can be found experimenting with food, taking walks, expanding her maple syrup collection or trying to find a ski hill in Southern California.

Alan Hewitt is a filmmaker with a passion for integrating music into his storytelling. He has been studying music for over fifteen years, playing piano and singing since he was a kid. Starting out in church choir, Alan went on to perform in a community orchestra, sing in a jazz ensemble, and lead his university's choir. Throughout high school and university, he has performed in six stage plays, three of which were musicals. He continues to write and perform music for functions and films.

Maru Marquez is a student at John Paul the Great Catholic University. She has always maintained in touch with her creativity by painting, drawing, playing guitar, writing songs, and journaling amongst other things; her art is an extension of her mind. Maru is a self taught guitarist, and particularly enjoys writing songs, just like her idols, The Beatles! Music has always been a huge part of her life, and she hopes to one day be in a rock band.

 Eduardo Venegas: I grew up in Poway, California. Baseball and soccer were sports that I played as a kid. I got into making hip-hop music in my freshman year of high school which led me to a path of pursing a career in the creative arts. At my university, I met my close friend Cameron who got me into making movies. Thanks to him I have been a part of multiple film sets and have learned a lot about filmmaking. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business and I am now pursuing my goals of working in the fashion and music industry.

My name is Cam Maeva. I'm a recent graduate from John Paul the Great Catholic University with a bachelor's degree in Filmmaking. The arts have been a part of my life ever since I was a little kid. Whether it's been filmmaking, photography, or music, the arts have always played a pivotal role in my journey through life. I'm proud to now say that my passion has turned into my career and I'm excited to see how much further my peers and I will go following our dreams.