Brad Smith is a composer and music instructor who has been teaching since 2006. He graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Music Theory, and his primary instrument was Classical Guitar. He studied under Bill Zito, and Larry Snitzler – protégé and friend of the legendary Andrés Segovia. Brad …

Inspired by alternative and punk music of the earlly 90s, Dean Snyder began playing guitar at age 14. His interest in, and passion for music has continued for nearly 30 years. Throughout these years, Dean has become a fan and student of music in general and has an extensive knowledge of guitar theory and tech…

Alynn Sobolik is a multi-instrumentalist from Kent, WA. He started taking guitar lessons at age twelve, but fell in love with the instrument at sixteen. He started a band in high school with a fellow guitar student and has continued to play ever since. Having his father as inspiration, Alynn taught himself ho…

Nicholas started in music on the alto saxophone at age 8 playing classical music. He then approached guitar, starting with jazz and then opening up avenues into other genres such as rock, funk, metal, R&B, etc. He studies jazz music at University of Central Florida. Nicholas has performed with various local j…

Jorge Soler’s musical journey has been a roller coaster, from schools, classrooms, instruments, teachers, today-famous-ex-classmates, prestigious singers, theaters and countries.
Coming from a family of musicians, Jorge, before attending Music classes, was surrounded by musicians. Jorge Soler was born in Cu…

Alex discovered the joy of music at an early age, having been born into a family of musicians. After receiving classical instruction by Dallas Symphony First Chair Cellist, Alex Djinov, he began to delve into genres other than classical, and picked up numerous instruments along the way, taking guitar lessons …

Ike Spivak is a Downbeat award-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and producer from Denver, Colorado. While pursuing an undergraduate degree from the University of Denver, he was honored with first place in the college big band division of the Next Generation Jazz Festival. DU also awarded him…

Aaron Spoor is a Maryland-based Classical Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who has a wide range of expertise as a Music Educator. He is a composter, performer, and recording artist in addition to working with students of all ages and levels: from young beginners through teaching in the University setting…

Michael Springer is a musician specializing in piano, guitar, and bass instruction. He began studying piano at age 6 and continued his musical journey by joining the school band, choir, and orchestra, as well as playing in a rock band and church band. Michael attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and…

First picking up the guitar in 1998, Ryan developed a love for all genres of music throughout the course of his career. Starting with rock, punk, and metal, he was eventually drawn to bluegrass, jazz, and more progressive music as well. Ryan has now been teaching professionally for over 10 years specializing …