Brian Thompson

Instruments

Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Cornet

Rate

$48 / half hour lesson

Availability

Tuesdays and Sundays

Bio

Brian, a lifelong resident of the Beverly area, is an actively performing musician with a remarkable teaching career spanning over three decades. His passion for teaching stems from the deep connection he shares with his students, striving to keep them inspired and infuse the joy of music into their lives. Brian firmly believes that music serves as an international language, capable of creating countless memorable experiences. His musical journey has taken him across the globe playing with renowned jazz greats. In addition, Brian also works in the visual arts as a producer, videographer, and photographer.

Throughout his career, Brian has had the privilege of playing with jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Billy Eckstine, Al Hirt, Maynard Ferguson, Slide Hampton, Joe Williams, Jon Faddis, George Garzone, and Miles Donahue. Brian’s dedication to honing his skills is evident through his studies with renowned mentors like Jeff Stout, Greg Hopkins, Charlie Schlüter, Jon Faddis, Lynn Nicholson, Bobby Shew, and Miles Donahue. With a lifetime steeped in music, Brian continues to be a source of inspiration and creativity within the musical community.

Cancelation Policy

Unlimited Cancellations with 24 hours notice.

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Jordan Perillo

Voice, Piano, Music Theory

Availability

Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Bio

Jordan has over 5 years of experience as a piano and voice instructor, teaching many styles, such as classical, pop, rock, jazz, and R&B/Soul. He has two B.A. degrees from the University of South Florida (Music…

Cancellation Policy

One Free Cancellation Allowed Per Month.

Marshunda Smith

Violin, Cello, Viola

Availability

Thursdays

Bio

Welcome to the captivating world of music under the baton of PostPardon: the Opera’s and Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra's newest Music Director and Conductor, Marshunda Smith. Having spent nearly two decades as a New England resident, Marshunda…

Cancellation Policy

Marshunda strongly prefers rescheduling over canceling. She requires 12 hours notice to reschedule, and 48 hours to cancel.

Yuching Fass

Piano

Availability

Mondays - Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays

Bio

Yuching is a dedicated piano teacher who teaches all styles and ages and has a remarkable talent for working with children. Yuching's teaching style is characterized by her extraordinary patience and genuine passion for nurturing young…

Cancellation Policy

1 Cancellation allowed per month with 24 hours notice.

Tom Groleau

Drums, Guitar, Bass

Availability

Monday-Thursday (all day) Friday-Sunday (Mornings)

Bio

Tom, a musician hailing from Laconia, NH., started his musical journey at the young age of 4 and began performing at local venues on a regular basis by the age of 13. He began studying the…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Brian Locher

Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Bass, Drums

Availability

Monday - Thursday 3:30pm - 9:00pm

Bio

Brian has been teaching and playing professionally for over 25 years. He studied at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood California, the University Of Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Conservatory, and Indiana State. He holds multiple degrees in music…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited Cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Marisa Merchan

Piano

Availability

Wednesday-Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm

Bio

Marisa Merchan is a passionate music educator from Venezuela. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music and a major in Choral Conducting from Los Andes University. During her time in Massachusetts, she has been teaching music…

Cancellation Policy

One Free Cancelation Allowed Per Month: Contact Marisa directly with at least 24 hours notice.

Jill Good

Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano

Availability

Tuesdays

Bio

Violinist Jill Good has been an innovator in musical education. From her 30+ years of teaching experience, she developed a super fun and groundbreaking class for 2.5 - 5-year-old beginners in New York City called Crackerjack…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited Cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Erinn Brown

Voice, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele

Availability

Thursdays and Saturdays

Bio

Erinn is an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist & teacher with 3 well-received CDs of original music. Her music is a rootsy hybrid of Rock, Soul, and Blues. STEVE MORSE, longtime Boston Globe reviewer said this about her…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Randy Levanthal

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Ensembles

Availability

Wednesdays and Fridays

Bio

Randy has been a Guitar, Bass, and Ensemble instructor on the North Shore for 30 years. He specializes in rock, blues, and funk, with a focus on improvisation and songwriting. Taking on all ages, he personalizes…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Robert Silver

Classical Piano, Latin Piano

Availability

Fridays after 3pm

Bio

Robert first encountered and fell in love with the music of the piano at the ripe old age of four when he heard Richard Clayderman for the first time. It was then that he realized he…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Austin Klipp

Piano

Availability

Monday - Wednesday

Bio

Austin Klipp is a piano player and singer based in Beverly. He began classical piano lessons at age 6. He took to it naturally and before long he branched out into improvisation and learned to play…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited Cancellations with 24 hours notice.

Aaron Chase

Songwriting and Music Production

Availability

Sunday Mornings and Monday Evenings

Bio

Aaron was born outside of Boston to two musician parents. Growing up in his father's recording studio, he was immersed not only in music, but the music creation process. He naturally gravitated to performing and began…

Cancellation Policy

Unlimited Cancellations with 24 hours notice.

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