James
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Instruments-Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Dulcimer, Dobro, Autoharp, Tenor Banjo,
Locations-Online, Mantua, Streetsboro and Bainbridge Favorite Genres-Rock, Country, Metal, Folk, Singer-Songwriter Teaching Style Laid Back Lessons Focused On Overall Growth, Achievements- Atlanta Institute of Music Graduate, Note from the Coordinator-James has been teaching for over 10 years and founded PML in 2016. Lessons with James will always have some light hearted fun! |
Julia
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Instruments-Voice, Piano,
Locations-Mantua, Streetsboro, Online Genres-Musical Theater, Classical, Pop, Rock Achievements-B.A. in Vocal Performance ,M.A. in Voice Pedagogy Teaching Style-Catered to your learning speed and your goals in music. Note from the Coordinator-Julia's expansive experiences can help any student on singing or piano. If you are getting ready to sing for a talent show, audition or a foreign language opera, Julia has you covered! |
Adam
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Instruments- Guitar, Drums, Ukulele, Piano, Percussion of Any Form
Locations- Mantua, Bainbridge, Online Favorite Genres-Rock Teaching Style-Flexible lessons focusing on strengthening overall skill Achievements-Patrick S. Gilmore Scholarship Award Winner, Drumline Captain, Portage Music Student turned Portage Music Lessons Teacher. Note from the Coordinator-Adam is a PML student turned teacher. Adam does wonders with little kids and teens to let them have fun with music and make leaps and bounds of progress. |
Tim
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Instruments - Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Bass, Piano
Locations-Bainbridge, In Home, Online Favorite Genres - Rock, Metal, Jazz, Classical, Blues, Country Teaching Style - Steady lesson plans that engages the student’s creativity and accomplishes their own set goals. Achievements - John Philip Sousa Award, Marching Band Captain, Awarded Top Rank in National Fine Arts Competition. Note From The Coordinator-Tim is a young man who can help with anything from your favorite prog rock tunes to your marching band songs! He's ready for anything. |
Laura
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Instruments - Voice, Piano
Locations-Bainbridge, Online Favorite Genres - Classical, Musical Theater, Pop Achievements - Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, pursuing Master’s of Music in Vocal Performance Teaching style - Encouraging environment to help achieve your musical goals and beyond Note From The Coordinator- Her pleasant personality is very welcoming and you will find yourself having fun and learning in no time at all! |
Sarah
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Instruments- Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Voice, and Alto Saxophone
Locations- Mantua, Bainbridge Favorite Genres- Hymns, Contemporary Christian, Folk, and Classical Teaching Style- Help students develop confidence, creativity, and character, as well as musicianship, in an encouraging environment Achievements- Graduated magna cum laude with BA in music Note From The Coordinator-Sarah is a mom of 2 with extensive experience working with kids 2 and up. Sarah teaches our Mini Music Classes to give your youngsters a leg up on their music learning! |
Mark
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Instruments- Drums, Percussion
Location- Bainbridge, Mantua, In Home, Online Favorite Genres-Rock, Country, Jazz, Church, Funk. Teaching Style-Fun Individualized building block approach to fit student’s interests and needs. Achievements- Kent State Music Grad, Touring Drummer, Session Drummer. 10 years teaching experience. Note From the Coordinator-Mark is a super friendly guy with the ability to jump into any genre and have lots of fun with it. Doesn't the picture say it all?! |
Bryan
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Instruments-Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano, Violin, Banjo, Recording
Locations- Mantua, Bainbridge, Online, In Home Favorite Genres- Rock, Metal, Country, Blues, Alternative, Hip Hop Teaching Style- Structured lessons focused on the students needs. Achievements- Graduate in Recording Technology, Large amounts of practical experience. Note From The Coordinator-Bryan is a Swiss Army Knife musician. No matter if you are 4-84 Bryan is always up to meet new folks and learn new instruments. |
Brian
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Instruments- Guitar, Pedal Steel
Locations- Online, Mantua Favorite Genres - Country, Western Swing, Jazz, Blues, Rock Teaching Style - Individualized approach based on students interests and goals. Achievements - Kent State Music Grad, Touring Guitarist, Session Musician, Played the Grand Ole Opry 5 times and counting! Note From The Coordinator-Brian is a founding member of the Shootouts and has toured the US with them. If you are looking for the best of the best country guitarist, look no further. |
Ryan
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Instruments - Guitar, Drums, Ukulele, Percussion
Locations - Mantua, Online Favorite Genres - Rock, Folk, Pop, Jazz Teaching Style - Fun lessons catered towards student progression and enjoyment Achievements - Drumline Captain, Tri-M Scholar Note From The Coordinator-Ryan is in College to be a school teacher and teaches a couple of our Biomed Music Classes and Jr Bands! He makes music approachable and fun for everyone! |
Sammi
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Instruments – Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Songwriting, Woodwinds, Brass, Voice, Violin, Cello
Locations – Mantua, Bainbridge, In–Home Favorite Genres – Folk, Americana, Celtic, Easy Listening, 60’s-70’s, Showtunes, Indie, Singer-Songwriter Teaching Style – Relaxed with Focus, aimed at supporting musical growth and skill development according to each student’s needs and goals Achievements – Graduated Summa Cum Laude with BA in Music Education, Summa Cum Laude with MA in The Art of Teaching, 30+ years of teaching music & theatre arts, Accomplished OTES rating 7/7 years, vocalist/utility player in Celtic/Folk Band Note From The Coordinator-Sammi is a retired school teacher and is the definition of up for anything. No mater if you want easy going, fast paced, fun or serious. She can do it at your speed to get you where you want to be! |
Jason
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Instruments- Guitar, Bass, Drums
Locations- Mantua, Bainbridge Favorite Genres - Rock, Metal, Country Teaching Style - Teaching Music in a Fun way that helps students learn and love music. Achievements - 10 years of guitar experience, Performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Note From The Coordinator-Jason is a young musician ready to shred your socks off! A local kid who has a burning passion for all of your favorite rock and metal tunes! |
Phil
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Instruments - Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Flute, Clarinet
Locations - Mantua, Streetsboro, In-Home Favorite Genres - Solo/Ensemble Instrumental, Singer-Songwriter, Folk/Rock/Jazz Teaching Style - Project-oriented lessons to construct a practical foundation for solo or ensemble performance, arrangement, and composition Experience - School/Church/Garage bands. Busked local NE Ohio and internationally in US Navy. Note From The Coordinator-Phil is a super friendly musician you might see jamming on the corner at your next local festival! A father of 4 he's excited to get you rolling on your favorite tunes! |
Gary
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Instruments-Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele
Favorite Genres-Rock, Bluegrass, Jazz, Country and More Teaching Style-Handcrafted lessons at your pace Achievements- Internationally Touring Guitarist, Bachelors from Berklee College of Music Locations-Bainbridge, Online Note From The Coordinator-Gary has toured the world with the Legendary Shack Shakers and a number of other bands. No matter if its a crazy jazz song or a shred tune, Gary can help you master it! |
John
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Instruments-Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Banjo
Favorite Genre- Rock, Bluegrass, Americana, Country, All! Teaching Style- Family Fun Approach to All Music Achievements- Berklee School of Music, 30 year of experience Locations- Bainbridge, Online Note From The Coordinator-John has the most private teaching experience of any teacher on staff.. John has seen it all and done it all in the music lesson world. He's the definition of a journeyman! |
Holly
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Instruments-Violin, Viola, Cello, Violin
Favorite Genres- Irish, Old Time Fiddle, Classical Teaching Style- Crafted for each individual Achievements- Fiddler of Celtic Rush Locations-Mantua, Bainbridge, Note From The Coordinator-Holly is a retired orchestra teacher and has a long line of musicians in her family. You might be able to catch her playing your favorite Irish tunes with Celtic Rush! |
Bethany
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Instruments- Horns, Trombone, Trumpet, Euphonium, Tuba, Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano
Locations- Streetsboro, Online Favorite genres-Alternative, Rock, Teaching style- Engaging and fun lessons at your pace Achievements- Kent State Music Grad, Marching Band, Kent's Wind Ensemble Note From The Coordinator-Bethany has a degree in school music teaching. She's ready to take on that tuba solo or your OMEA pieces! |
Morgan
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Instruments-, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Voice, Piano
Locations-, Bainbridge, Online Achievements-Bachelors in Music Education Teaching Style- Catered to a students needs while still focusing on foundational growth. Favorite Genres- Rock, Alternative Note From The Coordinator-Morgan has a degree in school music teaching and currently is working in Lake County. You might have saw her perform with the Blossom Choir this last summer! |
Miriam
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Instruments-Violin, Piano
Locations-Mantua, Online Favorite Genres-Classical, Sacred Teaching Style-Instilling a love of beautiful music in students while helping them develop skills as a musician. Achievements-Diploma in Music Theory, certificate of completion for Diploma in Violin Mastery, 11 years of playing experience Note From The Coordinators-Miriam is ready to help your little ones start on piano or help your college age students get in! |
Naomi
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Instruments-Violin, Viola, Piano, Flute
Locations- Mantua, Bainbridge, Online Favorite Genres- Classical, Sacred Teaching Style-Taking each student at their level and growing their musical ability through well-rounded lessons to improve their technique and skill. Achievements-Diploma in Music Theory, Certificate of completion for Diploma in Violin Mastery, eleven years of musical training and experience, Note From The Coordinator-Naomi is a classically trained musician who teaches the Biomed Jr Orchestra. |
Lydia
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Instruments- Piano, Cello, Classical Guitar, Ukulele
Locations- Mantua, Bainbridge, Online Favorite Genres- Classical, Sacred Teaching Style- Lessons that teach students to read, play, and love music. Achievements- Diploma in Music Theory, 11 years of playing the piano, 8 years of playing cello, two-time trophy winner for the advanced class of Gospel Singers of America. Note From The Coordinator-Lydia is a classically trained cellist who teaches the Biomed Jr Piano Class. Lydia, Naomi and Miriam all regularly play as a trio. They are all awesome young ladies! |
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