Pete Szkolka has been an active music professional since the mid- 1970s, focusing on guitars and keyboards in the jazz, blues, R&B, country, and latino styles. He has worked as a music / audio recordist and producer with internationally-acclaimed artists such as trumpeter Randy Brecker, trombonist Robin Eubanks, and members of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. 

Pete holds a B.A. in Communication and a Master’s degree in Music.  He has taught audio production for The Recording Connection, jazz combo class for University of Missouri, has mentored numerous student interns for University of Missouri, Central Missouri State University, Truman State University, Hickman High School, and currently works as a freelance private music instructor.