The Music Community in Sedona
Whether you’re an aspiring musician seeking to refine your skill, a person who loves pop, rock, classical, jazz, or just jammin’, this event is for you!
Our hometown musical artists will demonstrate their skill playing different instruments, some of which you may never have heard before. The Artists Consortium is your gateway to a variety of artists in numerous media. TAC will present on-stage events for sculpture, painting, weaving, fiber arts, gourds, ceramics, digital photography, singing, and more … all to provide a space to gather and share.
Join us at the Sedona Independent Film Festival Theater where you can enjoy and immerse yourself in an active creative atmosphere.
MASTER MUSICIANS Symposium
Elevate Your MUSIC & Business
September 19, 2025
6pm – 8:30pm
REFRESHMENTS AND SOCIAL HOUR FOLLOWING
What You’ll Gain By Attending
Famed, award-winning musicians and recording artists will share their instruments, motivation and personal learning experiences, as well as their vision for the future music market given the emergence of artificial intelligence.
Moderator Shondra Jepperson will lead the panel: Michael Kollwitz, Patrick Ki, John Dumas, Logan Paytosh, David Key and Chris Counelis.
Master Techniques
Learn from seasoned musicians and recording artists, with in-depth discussions on the process of making music.
Network Connection
Connect with fellow artists, influencers and industry leaders who make up the vibrant Sedona art and music scene.
Diverse Focus
The Master Musicians Symposium is our second event. Each of our symposium events feature only one medium.
2025 MASTER MUSICIANS symposium
lineup
Shondra Jepperson
Moderator
A Julliard School of Drama Alumni is an award-winning composer, singer, actor, and voice over artist with 49 years of performance credits in the entertainment industry. Besides acting credits, Shondra’s starred in her own shows and concerts in Vegas, Reno, tours across the USA, Canada, Mexico, including on popular cruise lines.
The Master Musicians
Michael Kollwitz
Chapman Stick®
Michael Kollwitz plays the Chapman Stick®, a 12-string oddity that sounds like a full band and looks like it came from NASA.
Patrick Ki
Guitar/Ukulele
Virtuoso Patrick Ki’s passion for smooth instrumental music can be traced back to his roots growing up on the Windward side of O’ahu. Although formally trained with jazz and classical music degrees, his melodic style has always been influenced by the sounds of the Hawaiian slack key guitar.
Chris Counelis
Saxophone
The man known only as Counelis is a highly accomplished and versatile saxophonist with credits too many to list, and an alleged former intelligence officer based in Sedona, AZ. He is wanted by Interpol but alleges he cannot be caught and is impossible to kill. He is available for concerts, clubs, weddings, private parties, and corporate bookings.
Logan Paytosh
Percussion
Logan has dedicated over 20 years to the love and play of drums, percussion and music, studying/performing with many styles and professionals. He is heart-driven by the inner joy, freedom and healing trance of music in life, in teaching and in community drum circles and local school programs he helps facilitate in Sedona.
John Dumas
Flute/Didgeridoo
An internationally renowned musician, shamanic astrologer, inspirational teacher, and pioneer in sound healing. He performs concerts, leads workshops and retreats internationally with his unique handcrafted flutes and didgeridoos.
David Key
President, Sedona Chamber of Commerce
David is a fabulous guitarist, singer and band leader. He also is a nonprofit executive dedicated to serving the small business community of Arizona with a focus on sustainable growth and innovation. He currently serves as the President & CEO of the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.
