Tickets: Free, Donations Encouraged John Hegner is a songwriter, composer, pianist, and the owner of Starbell Hatchery Recording Studio in Harvard, IL. John began his musical journey with piano lessons at age six. He began composing music at age twelve. John studied at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Eastman School of Music, and Berklee College of Music. He worked as a commercial composer for more than 20 years in Boston and New York. During his tenure in New York City he began producing other artists, helping them to achieve their musical and recording goals.