Our Teachers

Joe Childs- Guitar, Bass, Banjo​

Joe Childs- Guitar, Bass, Banjo​

Joe is a professional recording artist, performer, and educator. In addition to being one of the founders of two private ...
Scott Nestler- Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

Scott Nestler- Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

With well over 20 years of experience playing, Scott is well versed in all genres of music including, classical, jazz, ...
Josh English- Drums

Josh English- Drums

Josh is a highly sought after touring and session drummer based in Buffalo, New York. He currently plays with the ...
Mike Slomowicz- Guitar, Bass

Mike Slomowicz- Guitar, Bass

Mike Slomowicz holds both B.A. (Canisius College) and M.M. (University at Buffalo) degrees in classical guitar performance.  He has several ...
Michael Lukasiewicz – Woodwinds & Brass

Michael Lukasiewicz – Woodwinds & Brass

Michael Lukasiewicz is a clarinet player and teacher from Buffalo, NY. In 2017, he graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a ...
Alessia Paolini – Voice & Piano

Alessia Paolini – Voice & Piano

Italian Soprano Alessia Paolini received her second Master’s Degree in Voice Performance from Houghton College (N.Y.) in 2018. In 2015 ...
Evan Laedke – Piano

Evan Laedke – Piano

Evan’s musical journey began at the age of 14 with Hammond B3 organ lessons taught by Buffalo’s local blues legend, ...
Mat Missert – Guitar

Mat Missert – Guitar

Mat graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry from Villa Maria College in 2018. He plays several instruments which ...
Cameron Markott – Voice, Piano, Guitar, Songwriting, Flute

Cameron Markott – Voice, Piano, Guitar, Songwriting, Flute

Cameron is currently pursuing a BA in Music Business at Berklee College. Through her schooling, she has developed the skills ...
Spencer Glinski – Clarinet & More

Spencer Glinski – Clarinet & More

Spencer is a musician that has trained in both classical and contemporary music. Starting with clarinet, he has expanded his ...
Brandin Smalls – Vocals

Brandin Smalls – Vocals

Brandin Smalls holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia, where he graduated in 2023. He has performance experience ...
Nadia Syed – Violin

Nadia Syed – Violin

Nadia Syed is currently completing her Bachelors in Violin Performance at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). She began studying music ...