I have been playing guitar since the age of 9. I have studied Classical, and Jazz at CCM's Prep Dept. in middle school and throughout high school as well as rock, folk, country etc. with other local teachers. I started teaching lessons at the age of 18 in local music stores and have never stopped. While doing this I attended The College of Mount St. Joseph where I studied Classical and Jazz guitar as well as Music Ed. In addition to my 22 years of private lesson experience, I have 2 years of classroom experience teaching general music in elementary schools. I believe it is my years as a student and instructor that enable me to be an effective teacher, having had learned what worked for me as a student, and what has shown to work as a teacher.

Bio for David P.:

At age eight he began formal training with St. Elizabeth’s church organist. At twelve David acquired a drum set and began drum lessons; soon after, his family band was playing regularly for enthusiastic crowds. While attending Xavier University, David continued to play in several groups. At Xavier, David received a degree in music with a focus on music technology. He performed with the Xavier University Choir for four years conducted by the music department chair Helmut Roerig. During the same period David performed with the Percussion Ensemble and studied drums with John Gardner . He studied voice with Harriet Beebe and piano with Rebecca Slater. While studying electronic music at Xavier, David began teaching classes with professor James Hart.

David has written countless compositions. His songs have aired on corporate videos, commercials, and MTV. He now operates Ambient Studios, writing, recording and producing music, while also teaching music....

I believe that everyone has the ability to sing, even the student with the most vocal faults. Will everyone that I teach go on to sing at the Metropolitan Opera, American Idol, or any other world famous music hall? Realistically speaking, the answer is no. However, I believe that with proper training, patience, and practice everyone can enjoy the art of singing within their own level of giftedness.

I take that time to listen to a student's instrument and lesson by lesson determine what is the best course of positive action that I and the student need to take in order to achieve the best results not just for today but for the longterm future. I want my students to be enjoy singing, sing excellently, but also have longevity with their voices.

Voice study requires discipline, patience, and the desire to be better everyday! There is a good deal of effort that the student must carry on their own in that they must practice what they have been taught and come prepared to lessons....

I have been a professional musician for seventeen years and have taught guitar and bass for seven. I have a passion for teaching and love seeing a new student go from being a novice to learning songs and eventually writing their own. I also teach students who already play but would like to learn new styles, such as finger-picking, or new musical genres. I teach students ages 5-99.

Jennifer has a Bachelor's Degree in Music in piano studies from Kent State University. She has been teaching children from age five to adult for over eleven years. She desires to help students learn about music and learn how to make the most of those 88 keys. Previously Jennifer has worked at Long Lake Camp for the Arts as a private piano instructor. She has successfully run her piano studio along with aiding several other music studios teaching dozens of students from various backgrounds.