Todd "The Reverend" Beebe  has been playing the guitar for over 20 years.  In addition to performing with Acoustic Thing he is the lead guitarist/vocalist with the bluesy rock band 3rd Degree. 

Todd has performed at various area festivals including Darien Fest and Beatle Fest and was a guest on the local television show The Scene.  In addition to his performance schedule he also teaches at All About Music, Inc in Mokena, IL.  Todd has won numerous awards for his performing and teaching skills including "Best Soloist" in Suburban Nitelife's Best of the Burbs 2007 contest.   Look for Todd in Martin Scorsese's film "The Blues."

Connie Johnson is the creative director at All About Music Children's theatre. She mastered her trumpet, keyboard and flute skills while obtaining a degree in music education.  She plays in the band 3rd Degree and is also active directing children in community theatre.

Connie was featured on Channel 9's "Chicago's Very Own" because of her ability to play more than thirteen different instruments.

While performing together in 3rd Degree Todd & Connie discovered their similar tastes in acoustic music.  After several months of people asking if they we're playing with 3rd Degree or doing the "acoustic thing" they settled on the name Acoustic Thing for their duo.

Acoustic Thing now has a 5 song demo available upon request and their original songs are available on the CD "Songs for Joanna".

Holly Schwider ~ Private Voice and French Horn lessons info coming soon

Matt James ~ Guitar instructor , info coming soon

Robert McNeil ~ Guitar instructor , info coming soon

Jill Rector ~ Choreographer, info coming soon

Phyllis Weinberg ~ Private Piano lessons, info coming soon

John McShane a member of 3rd Degree has been playing bass as a member of several bands in the Chicago area including long time band Jerry's Kids.  He has been playing with 3rd Degree for over 5 years.  His keen ear and ability to harmonize on vocals has been key to the development of 3rd Degree's wall of sound.

Steve Yarbrough a member of 3rd Degree, has been a viable part of the Chicago rock scene for over a decade and a half playing drums for such bands as Mud Turtle, Down and Dirty and Concrete Shoes.  He has also freelanced as a studio musician and drum instructor.