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Dennis Shafer, Director: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Dennis loves working with kids and making music FUN! He has a passion for music instills this in his students. Dennis has over 15 years experience teaching all ages and styles of music, and holds degrees at Longy of Bard College, Boulogne Conservatory (France), The Boston Conservatory, and Brooklyn College. He feels it is important to organize performances for his students. His students have performed in many venues from Harvard Square to Carnegie Hall.
Jessie Chiu, Teaching Artist: Violin, Viola, Piano
Jessie makes learning the piano and violin so much fun! She works with all ages of players, and can teach all styles. She has classical training from the University of Taipei, and jazz training from Berklee - the best of both worlds! She performs in Indie Rock bands and world music, has performed with Jacob Collier, and has studied with cello virtuoso Eugene Friesen.
Trisha Craig, Teaching Artist: Flute
Trisha Craig believes that anyone can learn and loves to bring out the best in all of her students! She has been teaching, coaching, and conducting musicians of all ages for over thirty years. She enjoys exposing students and audiences to modern styles and techniques, and her enthusiasm is infectious. Trisha holds music degrees from Ithaca College and Longy School of Music, and her students have won awards at the local, regional, and national levels.
Allison Damon, Teaching Artist: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Allison finds great joy in helping her students learn music they are excited about! She holds degrees from the Longy School of Music and Seattle Pacific University and has taught a variety of brass students- from beginners who want to learn “Baby Shark” to advanced high school students playing in indie rock bands and preparing for auditions. She is excited to guide you in your journey of musical self-discovery.
Christine Lucas, Teaching Artist: Voice
Christine Lucas says singing is like breathing, you have to do it! As a professional singer with her band TakeTwo, and classically trained at The Boston Conservatory, Christine can help you improve your power, range, tone quality, and breath control while having a GREAT TIME singing! Christine brings her decades of experience in teaching and performing to help her students realize their dreams of performing and winning competitions, getting on stage with confidence and enthusiasm.
Peter Tentindo, Teaching Artist: Guitar, Piano
Peter Tentindo is a professional guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist, and recording artist from the Boston area. He loves performing, writing, producing, and teaching music. Performance credits include opening for the Jacksons on their 50th Anniversary Tour, Alice Cooper, Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath), Queensryche and backing up Billy Gilman of NBC's The Voice . Peter teaches guitar, keyboards, ukulele, and music theory to all students interested in learning.