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~ STUDENT VIDEOS ~

FAMILY BAND ~ VOICE, PIANO, GUITAR

"Come Sail Away" (Styx)

I love to bring Families together, teach them their individual parts, and then coach them on how to put it all together for Performance… These guys really rock it!

COLIN ~ VOICE, GUITAR, SONGWRITING

"Watermelon Sugar" (Harry Styles)

I coached Colin to success on the Broadway stage in School Of Rock, and we have gone on to develop his skills as a Composer, Singer, Lead Guitarist and Producer!

TESSA ~ PIANO​

"Rocket Man" (Elton John) and "Only The Good Die Young" (Billy Joel)

I like to give my Advanced Students the thrill and experience of playing in a Live Band setting… Tessa really nails it, with me on Bass and Luke on Drums!

NINNA ~ PIANO​

Blue Danube” (Johann Strauss) and “Memories” (Shawn Mendes)

Nina plays with great beauty and detail for her age! Here she shares a Timeless Classic contrasted with a Current Hit…

DALMA ~ GUITAR, VOICE

“Blackbird” (The Beatles) and “La Bamba” (Ritchie Valens)

Dalma has progressed so quickly with me in just a few months… Here she shows off her growth and her love of music with two all-time favorites!

RACHEL ~ SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER​

“Bellyache” (Billie Eilish)

I’ve worked with Rachel since she was just a kid, teaching her Voice, Piano, Uke, Guitar, Composing, and Producing… What a pleasure to mentor such a major talent!

FAMILY BAND ~ PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, DRUMS​

“Backstreets" (Bruce Springsteen)

Jeffrey is a Businessman and Dad who always dreamed of Playing and Singing his favorite Springsteen songs someday… Now his someday is here, with his Teacher on Guitar, and his Son on Drums!

NORA ~ PIANO​

 “Here Comes The Sun” (The Beatles)​

Nora has learned a huge list of songs, and here she’s playing her most challenging piece so far… And using the sustain pedal for the first time!

KERRY ~ PIANO​

 “Lullaby" (Billy Joel)

Kerry is a mom who is giving herself the gift of Music, and playing beautifully! I think it’s such a wonderful decision every time an adult decides “Music is NOT just for Kids”…

BENJI ~ GUITAR

 “Over The Hills and Far Away” (Led Zeppelin)

Benji is a busy High Schooler who plays Sports and loves great Classic Rock Guitar songs! Here he amazes us on a well-known Zep favorite…

RUSS ~ YOUR MENTOR IN ACTION​

“Sir Duke" (Stevie Wonder)

I like to show my Students that I not only challenge them to bring out their very best, I’m also constantly challenging myself! Here’s an arrangement I’ve been having a lot of fun with recently…

BRIAN ~ PIANO, VOICE, COMPOSING, PRODUCING​

"Those Beautiful Eyes" (By Brian)

Brian writes Original Songs that have the wonderful quality of sounding unique, yet somehow familiar! I coach him in every step of the process, from the Writing to the Playing and Singing, Arranging and Production…   ​

EDDIE ~ GUITAR, VOICE​

“Feel Like Makin’ Love” (Bad Company) and “Layla” (Eric Clapton)

Eddie is a Businessman who loves to play Slide Guitar and Acoustic, and Sing his favorite Songs when he’s hanging with friends… Here he is, killing it on a couple of Classics!

HAMPTON ~ CELLO​

"Burn" (Hamilton the Musical)​

I really enjoy Coaching all Band & Orchestra Instruments… Here I created a special arrangement of “Burn” from the Musical “Hamilton” for Hampton and me to perform on Piano & Cello!

CHARLIE ~ PIANO​

 “Thunderstruck” (ACDC) and “Ninjago” (Soundtrack)

Charlie has Skill and a Musical Ear well beyond his years… I’m pretty sure this is what ACDC would have sounded like if they were born before the Era of Electric Guitars!

JONAH ~ PIANO​

 “Benny and the Jets” (Elton John)

Jonah plays everything from Beethoven to Beatles, and he sounds amazing with the Band on this one! Just one rehearsal and he was cookin’…

ANDY ~ GUITAR, VOICE​

 “I Won't Back Down" (Tom Petty)

4 months ago, before he came to study with me, Andy couldn’t sing in tune, or play a guitar solo… Look at him now, I’m so proud!

RUSS with MY BAND OF STUDENTS!!​

 “My Own Two Hands” (Ben Harper)

Each year I like to cap off our Recital Concert by rocking out with a Band of my Students… This year had to be virtual, but still we rocked!

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