About us
The Laboratory Team
Aaron Barbarics
Founder and President of The Lab. Aaron can be found in the shop helping customers, and working on their repair projects. When not in the shop he's coordinating marketing efforts, bookkeeping, purchasing and other administrative responsibilities. A guitar player for over 35 years, he is currently gigging with his bands Sanctuary and Sunset Strip.
Stefan Hojnacki
Stefan is our general manager and has been with The Lab since 2010. He also handles many of our guitar repair services and teaches guitar at all levels. He gigs with his band The Exceptions regularly, so go see him play- he's awesome! Stefan graduated from Musician's Institute in Los Angeles.
Sam Harasink
Sam is our e-commerce manager, and also handles sales, service and repairs. Additionally, Sam is an instructor on Bass (electric and upright), Guitar, and Piano/Keyboards. Sam gigs with his bands Swing That Cat and Placebo Jones, as well as Plaid Salmon. Sam graduated from Rowan University with a degree in music and was once a student at The Laboratory!
Gavin Miele
Gavin Miele works at The Laboratory as a retail associate and guitar tech, and helps create content for our social media channels. He's a passionate young musician who is eager to share his love and drive for music. Gavin plays fretless bass in two metal bands. Gavin is currently accepting students of all levels on Bass guitar and is accepting beginner students on guitar.
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