Caleb Novak is a guitarist and percussionist with over 13 years of musical experience. Caleb has been playing music since 4th grade and has been in love with it ever since. He started playing percussion in elementary school and guitar in middle school. Caleb got his Bachelor's degree in Music performance at Slippery Rock University with a concentration in jazz guitar. At his time in the Slippery Rock Jazz Ensemble, he has played world-renowned jazz festivals in Italy and France, as well as alongside world-class guest artists. He has also been a bandleader and sideman for many performances not associated with Slippery Rock since he was in high school. When he is not performing, Caleb loves teaching people of all ages that have a passion for music.

Caleb teaches acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, ukulele, percussion, drums, and beginner piano. He will also be working with some of our group ensembles.