 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| * ABOUT US * |
Our Teachers
Kevin Mittleman: Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar. Berklee School of Jazz. Studied
one-on-one with the Legendary John Abercrombie and Mick Goodrick. Berklee, Various
Film Scores, Touring veteran, In demand session musician.
Andrew McClymont: Bass. Taught Jazz Studies and Composition by musicians such as Jeff
Mangels, Cheihk Ndoye, Randy Mckluskey, and Ney Mello. Active Jazz and Rock bassist in
the DC and Frederick Area. Youngest Member of The School of Music family but
Guaranteed to Shred Repis on the Gnar Gnar Rad.
John Lowery: Percussion. Formally taught Voice, Percussion, and Dance at Tulane
University. A&M Recording Artist. Grammy nominee for his solo avant Gard album in 1976.
Glenn Flaherty: Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar, Dobro. University of Maryland.
Performance credits throughout United States and Europe. Trained with Mike Auldridge.
Film and Television music credits.
Ney Mello: Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar, Bass
Berklee, International performer. Top 10 recording artist, and Endorsed performer, and
World Famous Al Di Meola raves of Ney's playing. You can't get much better than that!
Patty Lai: Piano and Voice. Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. Registered Teacher of
Royal American Conservatory. Active member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Her
students often participate in auditions, exams, and competitions. Studied with Jimmy Chan.
Accompanist for prof. choirs. Partner in Music School in Canada.
Rebecca Racusin: Violin. She was a 2006 graduate of Harvard. She studied with James
Buswell at New England Conservatory. Member of the Brattle Street Chamber Players, Kings
Quartet, and Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Formerly of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra.
Awards include the Eugenie Coledarci Arts Scholarship Award sponsored by the Arts
Council of the Morris Area, Grand Prize winner of the New Jersey American String Teachers
Association (ASTA) State Level Solo Competition, finalist of the Lennox Young Artists
Competition for Piano and Strings in Dallas, Texas, winner of the Mae and Fletcher Fish
Young Artist Competition, and two time winner of the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
Scholarship Competition. Rebecca has played in such venues as Carnegie Hall and the
Academy of Music in Philadelphia. She is currently studying with Elisabeth Adkins, associate
concertmaster of the National Symphony Orchestra. Rebecca will attend the University of
Maryland School of Music where she has received a graduate assistantship beginning in
September 2008 as a Masters of Music candidate.
Mike Smirnoff: Drums. Educator at Morgan State University. After-hours rock star.
Tosin Abasi: Guitar. Musicians Institute of Atlanta. Classical and Metal performer who even
has custom instruments build out of rare earth metals.
Hiroko Tanji: Piano. Classically trained professional. Brings all the Class and Refinement of
her talent to every session.
Patrick Tiglao: Drums: Patrick Tiglao has been playing drums for 20 years,the last 13 of
which were spent playing in various bands in the DC area,The West Coast and abroad in
various genres of music.He has studied with Bernard Purdie (Legendary Session drummer)
and Gary Chaffee (Former Berklee School of Music Percussion Director and Legendary
Educator) during the late 90's.He attended Northern Virginia Community College and The
Berklee School of Music for a couple summer sessions . Currently Patrick is playing as a
member of a couple bands in the suburban DC area. He also maintains his love of jazz and
"technical" music in the form of concerts and jam sessions.
Kevin Mittleman: Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar. Berklee School of Jazz. Studied
one-on-one with the Legendary John Abercrombie and Mick Goodrick. Berklee, Various
Film Scores, Touring veteran, In demand session musician.
Andrew McClymont: Bass. Taught Jazz Studies and Composition by musicians such as Jeff
Mangels, Cheihk Ndoye, Randy Mckluskey, and Ney Mello. Active Jazz and Rock bassist in
the DC and Frederick Area. Youngest Member of The School of Music family but
Guaranteed to Shred Repis on the Gnar Gnar Rad.
John Lowery: Percussion. Formally taught Voice, Percussion, and Dance at Tulane
University. A&M Recording Artist. Grammy nominee for his solo avant Gard album in 1976.
Glenn Flaherty: Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar, Dobro. University of Maryland.
Performance credits throughout United States and Europe. Trained with Mike Auldridge.
Film and Television music credits.
Ney Mello: Electric, Acoustic, and Classical Guitar, Bass
Berklee, International performer. Top 10 recording artist, and Endorsed performer, and
World Famous Al Di Meola raves of Ney's playing. You can't get much better than that!
Patty Lai: Piano and Voice. Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. Registered Teacher of
Royal American Conservatory. Active member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Her
students often participate in auditions, exams, and competitions. Studied with Jimmy Chan.
Accompanist for prof. choirs. Partner in Music School in Canada.
Rebecca Racusin: Violin. She was a 2006 graduate of Harvard. She studied with James
Buswell at New England Conservatory. Member of the Brattle Street Chamber Players, Kings
Quartet, and Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Formerly of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra.
Awards include the Eugenie Coledarci Arts Scholarship Award sponsored by the Arts
Council of the Morris Area, Grand Prize winner of the New Jersey American String Teachers
Association (ASTA) State Level Solo Competition, finalist of the Lennox Young Artists
Competition for Piano and Strings in Dallas, Texas, winner of the Mae and Fletcher Fish
Young Artist Competition, and two time winner of the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation
Scholarship Competition. Rebecca has played in such venues as Carnegie Hall and the
Academy of Music in Philadelphia. She is currently studying with Elisabeth Adkins, associate
concertmaster of the National Symphony Orchestra. Rebecca will attend the University of
Maryland School of Music where she has received a graduate assistantship beginning in
September 2008 as a Masters of Music candidate.
Mike Smirnoff: Drums. Educator at Morgan State University. After-hours rock star.
Tosin Abasi: Guitar. Musicians Institute of Atlanta. Classical and Metal performer who even
has custom instruments build out of rare earth metals.
Hiroko Tanji: Piano. Classically trained professional. Brings all the Class and Refinement of
her talent to every session.
Patrick Tiglao: Drums: Patrick Tiglao has been playing drums for 20 years,the last 13 of
which were spent playing in various bands in the DC area,The West Coast and abroad in
various genres of music.He has studied with Bernard Purdie (Legendary Session drummer)
and Gary Chaffee (Former Berklee School of Music Percussion Director and Legendary
Educator) during the late 90's.He attended Northern Virginia Community College and The
Berklee School of Music for a couple summer sessions . Currently Patrick is playing as a
member of a couple bands in the suburban DC area. He also maintains his love of jazz and
"technical" music in the form of concerts and jam sessions.
Classes, Teachers, and Approach
Approach
Our Philosophy: Though Academic, We want our students to understand how music and
theory is applied in the real world, to real musicians, in real situation. We will never leave our
Studios wondering how to apply what you have learned.
Why Us?: We have the best reputation, best environment, best enrollment options, and best
polices of any music school in Maryland.
How is this possible?: All of our teachers Have recording, and professional performance
experience. Because of this, we can pass along to you the ins and outs of what it takes to feel
the music.
Furthermore, Our School instructs teachers at other music facilities. We often have teachers
coming to us to learn advanced skills, and refresher classes.
Approach
Our Philosophy: Though Academic, We want our students to understand how music and
theory is applied in the real world, to real musicians, in real situation. We will never leave our
Studios wondering how to apply what you have learned.
Why Us?: We have the best reputation, best environment, best enrollment options, and best
polices of any music school in Maryland.
How is this possible?: All of our teachers Have recording, and professional performance
experience. Because of this, we can pass along to you the ins and outs of what it takes to feel
the music.
Furthermore, Our School instructs teachers at other music facilities. We often have teachers
coming to us to learn advanced skills, and refresher classes.
Class Lessons Available
General Instruction: Beginner to Intermediate for all styles and levels. Covers theory,
technique, still sets, and repertoire building.
Master Level Classes: For the Advanced or Advancing musician. Limited time slots available.
In depth analysis, musicianship, and theory and technique.
Consultations: Multi-hour spotlight sessions for musicians who have specific educational
requests and who can not attend regular classes.
Group Instruction:
SOM General Music Classes: Group instruction is offered Sunday mornings from 11am to
12pm. Only six students per class. Call for times and dates of classes.
City of Rockville Lessons: The School of Music is honored to be chosen by the City of
Rockville to be their Educators for the Fall and Winter Rec Programs. Lessons will be offered
on Saturdays from 10am-11am throughout the year. For more information, call the School at
301-340-4150
General Instruction: Beginner to Intermediate for all styles and levels. Covers theory,
technique, still sets, and repertoire building.
Master Level Classes: For the Advanced or Advancing musician. Limited time slots available.
In depth analysis, musicianship, and theory and technique.
Consultations: Multi-hour spotlight sessions for musicians who have specific educational
requests and who can not attend regular classes.
Group Instruction:
SOM General Music Classes: Group instruction is offered Sunday mornings from 11am to
12pm. Only six students per class. Call for times and dates of classes.
City of Rockville Lessons: The School of Music is honored to be chosen by the City of
Rockville to be their Educators for the Fall and Winter Rec Programs. Lessons will be offered
on Saturdays from 10am-11am throughout the year. For more information, call the School at
301-340-4150
