Instructors
Meet Our Instructors
Our instructors are experienced musicians and educators who are passionate about helping students grow and enjoy music. Each teacher brings their own style, background, and musical experience to lessons.
James Larsen
Teaching Focus
Piano • Jazz Piano • Beginner Woodwinds & Brass • Guitar
Education & Performance Experience
James holds a Bachelor of Music Education with a Jazz Concentration from Rowan University and is a certified music teacher in New Jersey. In addition to teaching private lessons, he performs regularly at venues throughout Monmouth County including the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank.
Teaching Philosophy
James believes every student can develop a lifelong love for music through encouragement, creativity, and building confidence at the piano.
Sharon B.
Teaching Focus
Piano • Voice
Education & Performance Experience
Sharon graduated from Westminster Choir College and holds New Jersey K-12 music teaching certification. She spent over 30 years as a public school music educator and has more than three decades of experience teaching private piano and voice lessons.
Teaching Philosophy
Sharon believes kindness, patience, and encouragement help students feel confident and excited about learning music.
Jiabei T.
Teaching Focus
Piano • Music Theory • Composition
Education & Performance Experience
Jiabei earned her Master’s Degree in Media Scoring from CUNY Brooklyn College and has over a decade of classical piano training. She has performed in numerous recitals and teaches students of all ages in piano, music theory, and composition.
Teaching Philosophy
Jiabei enjoys creating personalized lesson plans that build on each student’s strengths and musical interests.
Tyler M.
Teaching Focus
Trumpet • Piano • Guitar • Bass
Education & Performance Experience
Tyler earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Montclair State University. He has performed in numerous ensembles and regularly performs throughout the tri-state area while teaching private music lessons for nearly a decade.
Teaching Philosophy
Tyler enjoys helping students discover their musical strengths and inspiring them to grow into confident musicians.
Scott E.
Teaching Focus
Guitar • Bass • Ukulele
Education & Performance Experience
Scott is a multi-instrumentalist who performs regularly around Asbury Park and has experience teaching guitar, bass, and ukulele in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, rock, and fingerstyle.
Teaching Philosophy
Scott helps students set clear musical goals and guides them step-by-step to achieve them while keeping lessons engaging and fun.
Tracey G.
Teaching Focus
Flute • Saxophone • Clarinet • Concert Band Instruments
Education & Performance Experience
Tracey holds degrees in Music Education and has over 35 years of experience teaching instrumental music in public schools and private lessons. She has also performed with several community concert bands and orchestras.
Teaching Philosophy
Tracey believes anyone can learn music with the right guidance and focuses on building strong musical foundations for every student.
Catherine S.
Teaching Focus
Piano
Education & Performance Experience
Catherine holds a degree from Manhattan School of Music and a master’s degree from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. She has performed at venues including Lincoln Center and has taught piano at several respected music schools and universities.
Teaching Philosophy
Catherine focuses on building strong connections with her students and tailoring each lesson to their individual learning style and goals.
Lyndsey L.
Teaching Focus
Voice • Beginner Piano • Guitar
Education & Performance Experience
Lyndsey holds a Bachelor of Music Education with a vocal concentration from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. She has performed with choral groups at venues including Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.
Teaching Philosophy
Lyndsey focuses on creating a positive and encouraging learning environment where students feel confident expressing themselves through music.