I was in the Navy Band,and played for the President, Change of Command ceremonies and for American Embassy functions in foreign countries. As a percussionist, I have been involved in training students of varying levels including school bands, military bands, college and small combination bands. I was the former instructor of Jimmy De Grasso, who is now performing professionally with popular heavy metal bands. In addition to teaching, I play in local bands. I have played nearly every style of music including; jazz, rock, gospel, country, funk, polka. swing, latin's,and big band.

Thanks for checking out my profile! I would love to help you discover, strengthen and improve your voice.

Here's a little bit about me: I attended Syracuse University where I received a bachelor's degree in vocal performance. I then traveled down south to get my Master's from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. I served as Administrative Director for the Gregg Smith Singers' Adirondack Festival of American Music in Lake Placid, NY and performed with the all-female a cappella ensemble, The Mandarins, for whom I was director and vocal percussionist, as well as a Varsity Vocals award-winning soloist and arranger. I've played the role of Marcellina in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, as well as lead roles in Anything Goes, Me and My Girl, Annie Warbucks and Oliver. I have performed with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, traveled internationally with the Southwestern Jazz Combo and have been a featured artist on the FEBC radio station in Seoul, Korea. For the past few years I...

The guitar has the capacity to energize or to sooth. My desire is to help you encounter and master it's power!

PHILOSOPHY

I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential as musicians. Whether their longing is to simply enjoy guitar as a recreational pastime, or they desire (or have) a career in performance, I endeavor to help my students achieve their personal musical goals. You are encouraged to strive to do your part to the best of your ability: that is, consistent and regular practice. Discipline is vital to progress, and without it, the experience would be shallow and unsatisfying. But with skilled, caring instruction and self-motivation, you will encounter the might of the guitar and the beauty of it! I will be cheering you on and supporting you every step of the way!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Although I've always been a fan of British invasion, my childhood guitar teacher told me he wasn't going to teach me "any of that rock 'n' roll garbage." He was...

Hello, and thanks for reading my profile! I've had music in my life ever since the age of 3 when my parents, both pianists and organists, first sat me down at the piano. I joined the church choir at age 8 and began to play piano and organ at church a few years after that. Throughout middle and high school I studied piano with a Westminster Choir College instructor in New Jersey. I then went on to graduate from Millersville University with a B.A. in Spanish and French. After college I taught K-12 Spanish before staying home with our own children. And now for the past ten years I've worked as a church organist and choir director.

I really do enjoy working with children and teaching them how fun music can be! Every student has a unique way of learning, and I always strive to discover it so that all students get the most out of their lessons with me.

I have 16 years musical experience, performing, and writing. My teaching methods are very demonstrative, I am very disciplined in my art and can help my students become amazing guitarists! I love working with children, and young adults. I strive to broaden my student's musical horizons.

All of my students are taught one on one at my studio at 415 Delaware avenue in Palmerton.

Additionally my students receive 24/7 online support via my website. fretprodigy.com

Samantha started taking piano lessons at age 3 from her mother, who was also a music teacher. She played piano continuously through school, and also learned to play clarinet, guitar, flute, trumpet and sax, often playing different instruments in her school's band. She also learned the violin and cello all before graduating high school and starting college. She started teaching younger students while she was still in High school.

She attended Pensacola Christian College in Florida and majored in Piano Performance under the watchful eye of Mr. Daniel Nagy from Brazil. She transferred to Clearwater Christian College, also in FL, her Junior year to study with Dr. Craig Ralston. There she graduated with a BS in Music.

After graduation she took a position at Seffner Christian Academy, near Tampa. There she taught Beginning and Intermediate Band and assisted the Advanced Band class. She also coached the JV Girls Basketball team and was Assistant Coach on the Varsity, as...