Music continues to be the focal point of my life! It makes my world go around. I have always been involved in playing for something: an organist at a church, a pianist for soloists, accompanying performing groups, pianist with orchestras, and many times, solo performances on the piano or organ.

Teaching is second nature to me, having taught music in public schools, plus classroom grades 3-6, for a total of 20 years. I have taught many piano and organ students privately over a 30 year span and enjoy teaching all ages. Quite of a number of my students are now teachers themselves.

I love introducing young children to music and delight in watching their newly acquired skill become something fun in their life. I also enjoy the challenge of teaching adults who've made the late-life decision to "finally learn to play the piano". Excitement for learning music and coming to lessons is the pay back for good teaching.

Music is a life time gift to yourself that just...

Hello there! My name is Rufus and I am eager to start teaching you how to play to the very best of your ability. I have 43 years of rudimentary drum experience to share which will help you play like a pro! In a very short amount of time, you will learn the basics and begin to find your own rhythm as a drummer...let me show you how!

Performing Experience:
• Musician in Mystic Sheiks of Morocco, Rock a Doo Whop, Christmas Show at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• Tutored in South America, Europe and Canada over 20 yrs.
• Drummer for New Salem M.B Church for last 15 yrs.
• 4 yrs marching in the Florida A&M University Marching Band & Percussion Ensemble
• 43 yrs of rudimentary drumming.

Audio:Specialize in digital audio work station software – Cubase 6.5 – Wavelab 7 and Waves plug-ins.

Recording Background:
Owner of a home based recording studio.

True Love- collection of pop music (2012)

Lift Off - A high energy dance song.(2012)

The Spencer Project - a...

I have my degree from The Eastman School of Music and have played rock and roll for decades. My joy is bringing people to music and music playing. As Music is an infinite language it has always been an eternal joy to teach and relate to my beloved students what music can say to them and what they can convey to others.

Born and raised in Connecticut, I now reside in Central Florida. After receiving my initial
training as a young child and becoming serious as a teenager, he went on to study music at North Texas University School of Music. Shortly after, I went on to study orchestration and arranging under Don Sebesky and later studied voice with pop music icon Michael Bolton. My musical background and the importance I give to music education is easily discernable from the moment you meet me. If you want to sing, play, or perform above all the rest then you've reached the right instructor!

I started playing violin and guitar when i was 10 years old. I took private lessons in Guatemala, and played in the middle school orchestra. When I moved to the U.S. in 2005 I played in the Celebration High School orchestra and then moved to the Osceola School for the Arts orchestra. While at OCSA I was accepted into the All state Florida orchestra where we played the very difficult and complex piece: Planets by Gustav Holst. After high school i played in the Valencia College orchestra and took musicianship classes and then continued to play in Disney, in Latin jazz bands in the parks, hotels, private events, weddings and such. While at Valencia I participated in an all state string competition in which i was 3rd out 10. I've also played guitar in several soul/jazz bands. And also I've played flamenco Spanish guitar in several Spanish restaurants.

Joshua picked up his first set of sticks at 10 years old, beginning lessons with his father; this seemingly young interest took a turn for devoted passion and appreciation of rhythm and music. He is versatile drummer with more than 15 years of experience in different styles.

Joshua attended Florida State University and studied Jazz under Leon Anderson as well as advanced studies at The University of South Florida under Dave Via. He has had the opportunity to play with several local musicians such as Marcus Hampton, Mike Gibilsco, Kevin Wilder and many others.

Joshua brings something unique to the table with a background in Jazz and passion for teaching!

I am an elementary music teacher who just graduated with a music education degree from the University of West Georgia. I love sharing my passion for music with children.

I had my first piano lesson when I was five years old. I performed my first piano solos for audiences at school events. I joined the keyboard team at church when I was thirteen years old. I quickly learned to improvise and accompany. It was exciting to discover that I could study piano in college. I earned my way by accompanying voice and instrument choirs, rehearsals, lessons, and recitals. I enjoy helping other people excel, so I chose a teaching degree over a performance degree.

In 1991, I graduated with my bachelor of music degree in piano pedagogy. I immediately began teaching private and group piano lessons, building my studio over thirteen years to reach more than 800 students ages five to seventy-five. I continued to accompany community choirs, local vocal artists, and student performing on other instruments. I was called as a substitute for church choir directors and accompanists. I was employed as a music director and organist for seven years.

In 2004, my...

Thomas is an up and coming woodwind player in Florida. He has done it all from playing Principal Clarinet in Band, 2nd Clarinet in Orchestra, Chamber music on clarinet and saxophone as well as Numerous experiences playing in Musical Pit Orchestras.

As A high school student Thomas was an active member in the Freedom High School Band located in Orlando, Fl. During his time at Freedom Thomas received Superiors on all of his solos at District Solo and Ensemble as Well as two Superiors on solos a State Solo and Ensemble. He was also a member of the Freedom Saxophone Quartet who in his junior and senor year of high school attained superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble events. Thomas is able to helps students with selection of music for festival events as well as preparation for performance.

Also in High School Thomas was a member of several Honor Bands. He made the Orange County All County Band every single year and was Principal Chair of the Honor Band two years in a row. Thomas...

Was born in Brazil in 1974 . At age of 8, he began guitar studies at the Villa Lobos Conservatory where he completed the 7 years course. During the period from 1994 to 1996 he studied with Luiz Claudio Ferreira at School of Music and Fine Arts of Paraná – Brazil where he earned the Bachelors degree in performance.
Mr. Loyola has been in the most important guitar events in the states such Guitar Foundation of America (CA), Stetson International Guitar Workshop (FL) and Guitar Symposium (GA). His activities as an instructor, clinician and performer have been intense and he has received great recognition.

Evan is a music composer, producer, performer and sound designer currently living in the Tampa Bay area. His music spans across many genres, mediums and styles ranging from contemporary classical music, to hip-hop instrumentals to pop and film music. Evan graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Music Composition and Electronic Music.

Born: June 12, 1952.

Married for 28 years: 3 children. 1 dog

Graduated Manhattan School of Music, B.M. (trumpet major, composition minor) 1974.

Music Director/Arranger for the Solid State Showband 1976-1979
Keyboardist/composer for Walt Disney World (Kids of the Kingdom Band) 1986-2001
Original titles include:
Clap Your Hands!
One World
Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! (60th birthday celebration)
Mickey’s Birthdayland Express
We Love You, Mickey Mouse!
Mickey’s Latin Carnival
EuroDisneyland Theme
Blast-Off!
Chip and Dale’s Gingerbread Bakeshop

Currently working as writing partner/studio musician/singer for Beaten Path Productions, a small, independent production company based in Orlando, Florida
Clients include:
Thanksgiving Day Parade, Philadelphia, Pa.
Cherry Blossom Festival, Wash. D.C.
Walt Disney World
ABC-TV
NASCAR
Miss Teen USA
Blood Sisters: The Musical