Teachers

A school is only as good as its teachers.  We have an incredibly talented and experienced group of teachers with a wide range of instruments and musical styles. Our teachers are faculty and graduates of many of the most respected music schools, such as New England Conservatory, Berklee College of Music, University of New Hampshire, and Indiana University. All of our teachers are actively performing musicians who love to share their experiences and knowledge with their students.

Browse through our teaches by clicking on their names to learn more!

Teacher List:

 

Adriana Ruiz

Voice, Piano
Availability
Tuesdays
Bio
Adriana Ruiz began her musical journey at the age of seven with piano studies and later pursued voice and choral conducting at the Conservatorio Esteban Salas in Santiago de Cuba. Under the mentorship of the distinguished…
Cancellation Policy
One cancelation per month with 24 hours notice.

Amanda Duffin

Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano
Availability
Mondays
Bio
Born and raised in Canton, MA, Amanda was lucky enough to be surrounded by music since she was a kid. Fleetwood Mac was the only thing that would calm her, and growing up she slept to…
Cancellation Policy
One cancellation allowed per month with 24 hours notice.

Jordan Perillo

Voice, Piano, Music Theory
Availability
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Bio
Jordan Perillo is a classical singer (baritone) who’s worked as a piano and voice instructor since 2016. He has been a part of two professional opera choruses (Opera Tampa and St. Petersburg Opera), sung in multiple…
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation if given more than 24 hours notice (with rescheduling possible)

Karissa Vincent

Voice, Piano, Flute, Music Theory
Availability
Mondays
Bio
Karissa is a musician who has been surrounded by music from a young age. She grew up singing and playing the piano (as well as the flute, drums and mallets), all throughout her schooling, even continuing…
Cancellation Policy
Unlimited Cancellations With 24 Hours Notice

Brian MacDougall

Drums
Availability
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
Bio
Brian MacDougall is a professional drummer of 25 years and an educator to drummers all over the world through Drumming Innovation Magazine, BeatCreature.com, private-in-studio instruction and his many partnerships in the drumming community. Brian teaches all…
Cancellation Policy
One Free Cancelation Per Month with 24 Hours Notice

Jamie Green Klopotoski

Flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, and bassoon
Availability
Mondays and Wednesdays (other times available by request)
Bio
Jamie is the Gloucester Elementary School Band Director and assistant director for the O'Maley Middle School and Gloucester High School music programs. She is also the founder and director of the Gloucester Student Band, a 501c3…
Cancellation Policy
Unlimited cancellations with 24 hours notice.

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
Tuesdays (At her home in Danvers)
Bio
*Due to transportation issues, Yuching is currently teaching all her lessons in her home in Danvers.* Yuching is a dedicated piano teacher who teaches all styles and ages and has a remarkable talent for working with…
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
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
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.

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.

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.

Austin Klipp

Piano
Availability
Wednesdays and Thursdays
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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