Thanks for checking out my profile. I am a freelance musician, working as a composer/producer and private music teacher.

I started out as a church drummer at the age of 13. At the age of 16 I picked up the bass guitar playing with a local band. From there I picked up guitar and keys. I ended up playing organ for my church and playing keys and writing songs for a local artist. From there I moved to Northern VA in the early 90's and made a name for myself as a bass player. Now I am playing bass for an old school R&B band, and for my church. I play jazz standards (chord melody) for wine tasting events in my area, and play keys with my wife on Saturday afternoons at the local senior homes. I also play upright bass.

I have been teaching guitar, keys, and bass for about 3 years. I love music, and I can't wait to get started teaching you!

Fabio is an accomplished and experienced musician. Beginning with percussion at the age of 9, he has over 15 years rocking out behind the kit. He has played in many local bands and as well as some internationally. He is sought after for his wide variety of styles: Classic rock, Modern Rock, Alternative, Punk, Metal, Blues, Funk, and Latin. He is currently working on a Hard Rock project whom are finishing up some demos before they start gigging around the area.
Aside from drumming, Fabio has also been trained in classical and electric guitar, as well as Music theory, which he acquired while obtaining a BS Mechanical Eng/ and Acoustics.

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I have studied the cello since the age of 6. At 16 I began to study privately with the Assistant Principle of the Hong Kong Philharmonic- Eric Sung. I began teaching privately myself at the age of 18. I was accepted into the Cleveland Institute of Music to Stephen Geber's studio, at the time Stephen Geber was the Principle cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. After a year I transferred to UCLA to join Antonio Lysy's studio. Antonio Lysy is a well known soloist and chamber musician in Los Angeles, and has won several international competitions. I continued to teach privately throughout my own education, and then decided to move to the east coast where I could focus more on teaching rather than performance.

I am passionate about music, and fully committed to giving you a great learning experience!

I played on a toy piano when I was very young, learning a bit of sight reading from my Mother, while listening to classical, jazz, and rock music. When I was 12, I learned guitar and later took private piano lessons from a prominent Philadelphia instructor. After playing in a rock band in high school, I went to college and received my degree in Physics. During this time, I joined a choir, and sang and played guitar in a contemporary vocal group where I became the lead guitarist and vocal arranger, and later became the director. I also played guitar in my church, as well as in a small folk group, performing music of the Beatles, Bacharach, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and many others. I also played or sung in a number of weddings during my college days.

Upon graduation, I moved to the DC area to work in the engineering field, while simultaneously pursuing my music ambition. I studied classical guitar at American University with a student of the great Andres Segovia, and also...

I have played bluegrass banjo since I was 16 (I’m now looking at Social Security). I’ve been instructing for three years – since semi-retiring from my day job. I use various teaching methods and aids and have participated in training programs with the finest banjo players in the country, including Sonny Osborne, Bill Emerson, Tony Trischka, Ned Luberecki, Pete Wernick, Jim Mills, Bill Evans, Charlie Cushman and Alan Munde.

My banjo philosophy is that while we may aspire to play banjo like Earl Scruggs, it is not necessary to be at that level to enjoy playing bluegrass music. The organic simplicity of bluegrass songs, the repetition of components, and the strong melody lines makes entry level playing fun and rewarding and within the reach of anyone who is willing to try.

When bluegrass musicians are jamming together, using new skills, learning with and from each other, there's little chance they will give up playing music. I'd say they're hooked -- on...

I was a piano major at UNI and received a B.A. in English with a minor in music. I taught music for several years in Iowa and Pennsylvania. I have an M.A. in Reading, which has been invaluable in analyzing learning styles and teaching to each student's strengths. I have been teaching piano for over twenty five years and I'm also active in church music.

My musical life began during the "folk boom" of the 1960's. I began songwriting and performing during my high school years. Later I was a member of a folk-rock band called The Bean Angels. We preformed and recorded in the Iowa City, Iowa area. Later I attended Montana State University where I studied music education. My training included: piano skills, music theory, music history, aural perception, conducting, and vocal pedagogy. I have several decades experience in teaching. I have taught guitar, piano, voice, and ukulele, and have directed a children's choir.

Outside of teaching percussion and musical performances I have worked in special education for over 15 years.

My life of music started knee high at the age of 4 playing drums and piano. At the age of 15 I gave my first musical performance, from that stage on I knew my talent had found a home.

In the 11th grade I toured with a local funk group in Washington DC through 26 cities learning music and the life of travel at an early age. During my last high school and college years I performed extensively playing classical, jazz, rock, funk, go-go, gospel, marching band, R&B, and with local rap artist.

Recording credits and highlights include work with Def Jam artist Steady Eddy, recording go-go Mario with Double Agent Rock, and recordings with Little Benny and the Masters.

My other musical passion is teaching. Throughout my college years and beyond I served as a percussion instructor and assistant band director at Morgan State University. As part of the Morgan State...

I have been teaching private violin for over 20 years, and private viola/cello for about 10. I have taught in Charles and St. Mary's County Public schools. I am a member of American Strings Teacher's Association, National Association for Music Educators (Maryland Music Educators Association), and the Music Teachers National Association (Music Teachers Association of Charles County). As a teacher, I'm very student oriented. We move at your pace. The more you practice, the faster we move. I do encourage learning to read music, but I use multiple ways of teaching to reach my students. Everyone learns in a different way. My primary job is to see you achieve your goals in relation to your instrument. I also encourage that you take every opportunity to perform. There are many groups in the area that allow for different ages and styles of music. I can help you understand what is going on behind the music and hopefully see what the composer was hoping to convey, if that is something you...

Carrie H. is a member of Screen Actors Guild and candidate member of Actors Equity Association; experienced actress/singer and dramatic/vocal coach specializing in musical theatre, jazz and opera styles. She uses body mechanics; emotion and character building to help her students fully realize their potential and become not just a vocalist, but a well-rounded performer. Ms. H. has had extensive training in music, dance and drama. Starting her performing career at the age of 9, Carrie has sung with several Civic Light Operas, cabarets, parades and churches. Some more notable performances: voice over work for Saturn, Budweiser and The Learning Company.

As a voice teacher and voice coach I strive to help the student get to where they want to be vocally. For me singing is something that brings me joy and I hope to be able to share that with you.

It took me a while to realize how much music and singing means to me. While studying something entirely different at the University of Maryland, I began studying voice and realized that it was something that I had a gift for. I fell in love with singing art songs, jazz and opera arias. And while studying at the University of Maryland, I had the opportunity to work as a voice teacher/ section leader with the women's section of a choir, numerous opportunities to work as a soloist and in a few jazz clubs. I was also involved in dance performances and acted as a dance tutor.

Later, when I was invited to sing in Denver I had the opportunity to sing in Little Shop of Horrors and to sing with a women's choir. While studying at the University of Colorado Boulder I began to come into...

Aphrodite M. was born in Greece and started her musical studies at the National Conservatory of Athens, where she obtained her first degree in 2003. In 2006, she was awarded her Soloist’s Diploma from the Conservatory of Art and Technology. In 2009, she earned her Master’s Degree from the Boston Conservatory, where she studied on a partial scholarship. Ms. M. has received additional training at seminars worldwide, including the well-known seminar at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg. Other notable teachers include thomas Mastroianni,Valery Sagaidatshny, Janice Weber, and Dimitris Toufexis.
Since 2003, she has been the recipient of several awards and honors, including first prize in the “Golden Muse” competition for her interpretation of Greek and Contemporary Music. Ms. M’s performance experience includes recitals in Greece and Boston, where she has continued to develop her interest in the music of contemporary Greek composers.
Highly trained as an educator, Ms....