Aaron Olson
Aaron has had a lifelong appreciation for music, which has led to almost 13 years of study and performance of all genres of music leading to a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree. Although his primary instrument is the trumpet, he can play and teach brass, percussion, piano and woodwind instruments. Thr…
Read MorePeter has played Tuba since 1990 and Guitar since 1994, and has studied with players from the Houston Symphony, Boston Symphony, and Houston Grand Opera Orchestra. Since 1998, Peter has taught one-on-one lessons and master classes on Tuba, Euphonium, Baritone Horn, and Trombone. He has taught in multiple sc…
Read MoreStuart Pollard
Brass, Drums, Euphonium, French Horn, Guitar, Horns, Percussion, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Voice
City: Washington, DC
Instructor Stuart Pollard is an accomplished, multi-instrumental music educator originally from Pontypool, South Wales who resides in the Northern Virginia Area. As a brass specialist, he offers lessons on all instruments in this section including trumpet, euphonium, trombone, French horn and more. He also …
Read MoreAlec Powell
Alec Powell is an accomplished musician and music educator with over 10 years experience working with students of all ages and abilities. Alec earned his masters degree in music education from Boston University in 2016 and earned a bachelors degree in saxophone performance and music education from the Eastman…
Read MoreBenjamin Ray, trombonist and brass pedagogue, received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Kennesaw State University in 2010. An active section coach, he currently works with Lost Mountain and Palmer Middle Schools, as well as Kell High School.
Formerly, Benjamin worked as the Assistant Band Di…
Ash Rise
City: Washington, DC
Ash Rise is a Brass Specialist and Piano Instructor serving the greater DC and Northern Virginia areas. He began his studies in middle school band class. He started lessons in high school, in his hometown of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, with Mary Beth Orr, the 3rd horn player in the Grand Rapids Symphony. He ha…
Read MoreAlexander Rodriguez
City: Miami/South Florida
Alexander Rodriguez is a dedicated music educator with over 15 years of experience, making a significant impact in the Miami Dade county area. His musical journey commenced at the age of 5 when he spent time at the opera house where his grandmother worked. This early exposure ignited his passion for music, wh…
Read MoreDylan Rye
City: Washington, DC
Dylan Rye is a brass specialist and piano instructor with Lessons In Your Home and has been an active teacher since 2012. He has worked with both sectionals in school ensembles and private students in his teaching, and he is versed in trumpet (primary instrument), trombone, tuba, euphonium, and french horn. …
Read MoreAndrew Santillo began his musical journey 16 years ago as a member of the choir in his local church and elementary school in Bridgewater, New Jersey. After moving to Alpharetta, Georgia at the age of 9, he began playing the saxophone in his school band class, which would continue for several years. After deci…
Read MoreDan Sebastian
City: Washington, DC
Dan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He credits his time at Baylor University for teaching him the value of a supportive and nurturing environment balanced with hard work and dedication. Dan has had the unique opportunity to be able to study with …
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