Barry S., B.M.
Piano, Composition, Jazz Band & Jazz Keyboard Workshop Instructor
Piano, Composition, Jazz Band & Jazz Keyboard Workshop Instructor
Barry has been playing piano since the age of five. While in high school he was a member of
the Jazz Band where he performed for the great trombonist Slide Hampton. He attended the
Governor's School for the Performing Arts with a concentration in Jazz Piano. He was also a
member of the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra from 2005 - 2006 where he performed at numerous
Jazz venues including Zanibar Blue in Philadelphia. Additionally in 2006, Barry was part of the
Piano Dedication Concert at Burlington Township Performing Arts Center where he performed as
part of a multi-keyboard ensemble and soloist under the direction of Stanley Cowell.
the Jazz Band where he performed for the great trombonist Slide Hampton. He attended the
Governor's School for the Performing Arts with a concentration in Jazz Piano. He was also a
member of the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra from 2005 - 2006 where he performed at numerous
Jazz venues including Zanibar Blue in Philadelphia. Additionally in 2006, Barry was part of the
Piano Dedication Concert at Burlington Township Performing Arts Center where he performed as
part of a multi-keyboard ensemble and soloist under the direction of Stanley Cowell.
Barry has accompanied many pit orchestras for various musicals and is currently working on
composing a full-length musical. Recently, he served as the musical director for a production of
Seussical. While studying at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Barry was the
pianist for the award-winning Scarlet Knights Jazz Trombones and the Rutgers University
Ensemble which performed at the Blue Note in New York City. Barry enjoys teaching music
because he wants to pass on the knowledge of this universal art form that many others have
bestowed upon him. Barry joined Music Notes Academy in September of 2008.
composing a full-length musical. Recently, he served as the musical director for a production of
Seussical. While studying at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Barry was the
pianist for the award-winning Scarlet Knights Jazz Trombones and the Rutgers University
Ensemble which performed at the Blue Note in New York City. Barry enjoys teaching music
because he wants to pass on the knowledge of this universal art form that many others have
bestowed upon him. Barry joined Music Notes Academy in September of 2008.
The teaching faculty of Music Notes Academy, appearing in alphabetical
order, is comprised of artist teachers, performing musicians, college
professors and school educators who all have unique and specialized musical
backgrounds.
Music Notes Academy music instructors are university and conservatory
educated musicians who are committed to delivering educational excellence
to all students via a comprehensive and sequential curriculum centered and
focused towards each student’s learning styles, musical goals, interests and
aspirations.
All of our instructors travel to the student's home to teach music and teach
music within a comprehensive music curriculum. All instructors may not
appear on our website, call us for complete listing.
order, is comprised of artist teachers, performing musicians, college
professors and school educators who all have unique and specialized musical
backgrounds.
Music Notes Academy music instructors are university and conservatory
educated musicians who are committed to delivering educational excellence
to all students via a comprehensive and sequential curriculum centered and
focused towards each student’s learning styles, musical goals, interests and
aspirations.
All of our instructors travel to the student's home to teach music and teach
music within a comprehensive music curriculum. All instructors may not
appear on our website, call us for complete listing.
Christopher is no stranger to the music industry with 23 years experience performing, teaching, producing,
mixing and working in the music business. Chris studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA
and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seton Hall University and a Master Certificate in Music Business
and Technology from Berklee College of Music where he graduated with High Honors.
mixing and working in the music business. Chris studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA
and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seton Hall University and a Master Certificate in Music Business
and Technology from Berklee College of Music where he graduated with High Honors.
Christopher M., B.A.
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Rock Bands, Music Production & Music Technology Instructor
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Rock Bands, Music Production & Music Technology Instructor
Working in the areas of A&R, publicity, radio promotions and management additional credits include records
by artist's Fat Joe, Ice-T, Cassidy and Jamie Drastik. Christopher's performance expertise includes genres
such as Rock, Jazz and Pop and can usually be found writing and recording music for a multitude of artists,
including his songwriting partnership company, It Factor Music. Whether he is playing guitar, bass, keyboards
or producing and arranging, Christopher brings a multitude of experience and excitement to his profession.
Christopher began teaching with Music Notes Academy in February of 2008.
by artist's Fat Joe, Ice-T, Cassidy and Jamie Drastik. Christopher's performance expertise includes genres
such as Rock, Jazz and Pop and can usually be found writing and recording music for a multitude of artists,
including his songwriting partnership company, It Factor Music. Whether he is playing guitar, bass, keyboards
or producing and arranging, Christopher brings a multitude of experience and excitement to his profession.
Christopher began teaching with Music Notes Academy in February of 2008.
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Marco, musician, composer, producer and teacher, studied music theory at
Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, with guitarist Harry
Leahy and conga drumming and Afro-Cuban percussion with Bobby Sanabria in
New York City. Marco spent many years as a guitarist, teacher, songwriter and
band leader, continually performing in national and European venues.
Marco has produced and released numerous commercial recordings and has
garnered critical praise in the New Age music scene. His CD releases, on his
own Xonic label, have sold in the tens of thousands, are reviewed and
distributed nationally and have received syndicated and satellite radio airplay.
Marco continues to perform on guitar with his band The Long Gone Daddies, an
all acoustic and American Roots string band which features music from 1940's
swing, country, bluegrass, R&B and hits from the 1960's. Additionally, Mr. Dolce
is an experienced educator and teacher of English with a New Jersey teaching
certification. Marco joined Music Notes Academy in February of 2009.
Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, with guitarist Harry
Leahy and conga drumming and Afro-Cuban percussion with Bobby Sanabria in
New York City. Marco spent many years as a guitarist, teacher, songwriter and
band leader, continually performing in national and European venues.
Marco has produced and released numerous commercial recordings and has
garnered critical praise in the New Age music scene. His CD releases, on his
own Xonic label, have sold in the tens of thousands, are reviewed and
distributed nationally and have received syndicated and satellite radio airplay.
Marco continues to perform on guitar with his band The Long Gone Daddies, an
all acoustic and American Roots string band which features music from 1940's
swing, country, bluegrass, R&B and hits from the 1960's. Additionally, Mr. Dolce
is an experienced educator and teacher of English with a New Jersey teaching
certification. Marco joined Music Notes Academy in February of 2009.
Marco D., B.A.
Guitar Instructor
Guitar Instructor
Sean R., B.A.
Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, Piano & Composition Instructor
Woodwinds, Strings, Brass, Piano & Composition Instructor
Sean graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor's degree in Music
Education. Sean is a member of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
and New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA). Sean has taught
instrumental music in New Jersey public school districts including Paramus,
Ridgewood, Hackensack and Morristown. An experienced teacher of saxophone,
clarinet, strings, piano and music composition, Sean is also a conductor and is the
music and artistic director of The Glen Rock Pops.
A composer of merit and with seven completed symphonies, Sean has additionally
composed, transcribed and arranged repertoire for bands, orchestras and various
chamber ensembles and solo compositions. His compositions and arrangements
have been performed and recorded by the Paramus High School Orchestra,
community bands in Bergan County, New Jersey, including the Teaneck
Community Band and The Glen Rock Pops.
A distinguished member of ASCAP, Sean has written various scores for several
independent films such as Save and Once in a Full Moon. Mr. Ryan recently
completed the music for the independent film One Angry Man starring legendary
comedian Jackie Mason.
Education. Sean is a member of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
and New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA). Sean has taught
instrumental music in New Jersey public school districts including Paramus,
Ridgewood, Hackensack and Morristown. An experienced teacher of saxophone,
clarinet, strings, piano and music composition, Sean is also a conductor and is the
music and artistic director of The Glen Rock Pops.
A composer of merit and with seven completed symphonies, Sean has additionally
composed, transcribed and arranged repertoire for bands, orchestras and various
chamber ensembles and solo compositions. His compositions and arrangements
have been performed and recorded by the Paramus High School Orchestra,
community bands in Bergan County, New Jersey, including the Teaneck
Community Band and The Glen Rock Pops.
A distinguished member of ASCAP, Sean has written various scores for several
independent films such as Save and Once in a Full Moon. Mr. Ryan recently
completed the music for the independent film One Angry Man starring legendary
comedian Jackie Mason.
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Throughout his music career, Chris Matty had the opportunity to study under music teachers and mentors
such as Jim Leahey (son of jazz great, Harry Leahey), Jazz guitarist John Harrity and Berklee professor
Robin Stone. Chris began teaching Music at Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, NJ, as an assistant
percussion instructor under Brian Wheeler and received accolades in many regional competitions and
championships.
such as Jim Leahey (son of jazz great, Harry Leahey), Jazz guitarist John Harrity and Berklee professor
Robin Stone. Chris began teaching Music at Hillsborough High School in Hillsborough, NJ, as an assistant
percussion instructor under Brian Wheeler and received accolades in many regional competitions and
championships.
Christopher worked as an audio engineer for keyboardist and record producer David Rosenthal (Billy Joel)
and session drummer Jonathon Mover (Joe Satriani) in recording studios throughout the metropolitan area
and is an advanced user of Apple's Logic Studio and Propellerhead's Reason. On the business side of music,
Chris's professional experience ranges from A&M Records and IdolMakerz Entertainment to C&D Artist
Management.
and session drummer Jonathon Mover (Joe Satriani) in recording studios throughout the metropolitan area
and is an advanced user of Apple's Logic Studio and Propellerhead's Reason. On the business side of music,
Chris's professional experience ranges from A&M Records and IdolMakerz Entertainment to C&D Artist
Management.
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Jeff S. is a seasoned instructor in guitar, song writing, music performance
and music business. Jeff welcomes students of all ages and experience
levels and has successfully taught beginners to major label recording
artists. A knowledgeable acoustic and electric guitarist, Jeff is versed in
fingerpicking and classical guitar techniques.
Jeff created and taught song writing and music business classes at
colleges, universities and music schools throughout the country, including
UCLA, Santa Monica College, Pasadena City College and The Harrison
School of Music.
As a working singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff is known for his
memorable melodies, intelligently crafter lyrics and heartfelt vocals. His
compositions have earned him over 30 awards from various national and
international songwriting contests and he is a former staff songwriter for
Bourne Music, a New York City-based music publisher.
Some of the artists Jeff has been compared to as a guitarist and vocalist
include James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, John Mayer, Bill Withers, Him Croce,
Keb' Mo' and Don Henley.
Jeff is a New Jersey native, however lived and performed in Los Angeles for
many years where he worked in the studio or shared the stage with
well-known artists such as Dave Koz, Little Richard, Norman Brown,
Hiroshima and N'Dea Davenport.
and music business. Jeff welcomes students of all ages and experience
levels and has successfully taught beginners to major label recording
artists. A knowledgeable acoustic and electric guitarist, Jeff is versed in
fingerpicking and classical guitar techniques.
Jeff created and taught song writing and music business classes at
colleges, universities and music schools throughout the country, including
UCLA, Santa Monica College, Pasadena City College and The Harrison
School of Music.
As a working singer, songwriter and guitarist, Jeff is known for his
memorable melodies, intelligently crafter lyrics and heartfelt vocals. His
compositions have earned him over 30 awards from various national and
international songwriting contests and he is a former staff songwriter for
Bourne Music, a New York City-based music publisher.
Some of the artists Jeff has been compared to as a guitarist and vocalist
include James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, John Mayer, Bill Withers, Him Croce,
Keb' Mo' and Don Henley.
Jeff is a New Jersey native, however lived and performed in Los Angeles for
many years where he worked in the studio or shared the stage with
well-known artists such as Dave Koz, Little Richard, Norman Brown,
Hiroshima and N'Dea Davenport.
Jeff S., B.A.
Guitar & Song Writing Instructor
Guitar & Song Writing Instructor
Jeff's catalog of over 400 songs and compositions spans virtually every genre, but many of
his tunes are amalgams of pop, blues, jazz, R&B, country and rock. Quite a number of Jeff's
songs have appeared in film by the N.C.A.A. (National Collegiate Athletic Association) as the
official anthem of their N.C.A.A. Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. Additionally, it is also
being featured in a video montage highlighting the career of Olympic gold medal soccer
champion Brandi Chastain.
Jeff has released two self-produced CD's of his original material, Me, Myself, and I and The
Spin on Jeff's own record label. Jeff is currently working on his third album and joined Music
Notes Academy in August of 2009.
his tunes are amalgams of pop, blues, jazz, R&B, country and rock. Quite a number of Jeff's
songs have appeared in film by the N.C.A.A. (National Collegiate Athletic Association) as the
official anthem of their N.C.A.A. Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. Additionally, it is also
being featured in a video montage highlighting the career of Olympic gold medal soccer
champion Brandi Chastain.
Jeff has released two self-produced CD's of his original material, Me, Myself, and I and The
Spin on Jeff's own record label. Jeff is currently working on his third album and joined Music
Notes Academy in August of 2009.
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"Teeaching and playing music always puts a
smile on my face; especially when I see that
the student is having fun, learning what they
want to learn and feeling the passion about
music that motivated me to pursue a musical
career."
smile on my face; especially when I see that
the student is having fun, learning what they
want to learn and feeling the passion about
music that motivated me to pursue a musical
career."
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Judi E., B.A., M.A.
Voice & Piano Instructor
Voice & Piano Instructor
Judi E., vocalist, choral singer and music educator was born in Manhattan
and has worked extensively on both the east and west coasts. As a music
teacher, productions included St. Martin of Tours Singers and Falcon Choir for
students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade.
As a choral singer Judi had the privilege of singing with the renowned Pacific
Chorale of Costa Mesa, the CalState Fullerton University Singers and the
CalState University Chamber Singers under the direction of John Alexander.
Judi has additionally sung with Andrea Bocelli, John Williams, Esa Pekka
Salonen and Keith Lockhart and has performed concerts in Germany, France,
Italy and the Czech Republic.
Prior to becoming a music educator, Judi directed episodes of many
television programs including: News Radio, Punky Brewster, The Facts of Life,
Charles In Charge and What's Happening Now!
and has worked extensively on both the east and west coasts. As a music
teacher, productions included St. Martin of Tours Singers and Falcon Choir for
students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade.
As a choral singer Judi had the privilege of singing with the renowned Pacific
Chorale of Costa Mesa, the CalState Fullerton University Singers and the
CalState University Chamber Singers under the direction of John Alexander.
Judi has additionally sung with Andrea Bocelli, John Williams, Esa Pekka
Salonen and Keith Lockhart and has performed concerts in Germany, France,
Italy and the Czech Republic.
Prior to becoming a music educator, Judi directed episodes of many
television programs including: News Radio, Punky Brewster, The Facts of Life,
Charles In Charge and What's Happening Now!
Judi's educational background includes a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Harpur college, SUNY Binghampton and an M.A.
in Theatre and Speech, the Arts in Secondary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Judi also has her
K-12 Teaching Credential from CSU Fullerton and holds a Level One Orff-Schulwerk Certificate. Judi joined Music Notes
Academy in September 2009.
in Theatre and Speech, the Arts in Secondary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Judi also has her
K-12 Teaching Credential from CSU Fullerton and holds a Level One Orff-Schulwerk Certificate. Judi joined Music Notes
Academy in September 2009.
Angela B., B.M., M.M.
Voice & Piano Instructor
Voice & Piano Instructor
Ms. Angela B.'s most recent performances include a recital in France of French
Melodie, the role of Suor Genovieffa in Puccini's Sour Angelica, various solos in
Purcell's The Fairy Queen, a premier production of The Outlaw and the King by
contemporary composer Mark Zuckerman, Olympia in Offenbach's The Tales of
Hoffmann and as the soprano soloist in Handel's Messiah and Haydn's Lord Nelson
Mass.
Angela graduated with a Masters of Music in Voice Performance from Rutgers
University. A member of the Franco American Vocal Academy, Angela performed in
two French Melodie recitals and performed as Ninetta in the Opera du Perigord's
production of La Perichole.
Angela's teaching includes stints with FAVA - as part of the faculty she performs solo
recitals and is the program's voice teacher in their summer program in France.
Additionally, Angela has instructed voice at various community music schools for
over seven years, including Rutgers University. Angela joined Music Notes Academy
in November of 2009 and teaches voice and piano.
Melodie, the role of Suor Genovieffa in Puccini's Sour Angelica, various solos in
Purcell's The Fairy Queen, a premier production of The Outlaw and the King by
contemporary composer Mark Zuckerman, Olympia in Offenbach's The Tales of
Hoffmann and as the soprano soloist in Handel's Messiah and Haydn's Lord Nelson
Mass.
Angela graduated with a Masters of Music in Voice Performance from Rutgers
University. A member of the Franco American Vocal Academy, Angela performed in
two French Melodie recitals and performed as Ninetta in the Opera du Perigord's
production of La Perichole.
Angela's teaching includes stints with FAVA - as part of the faculty she performs solo
recitals and is the program's voice teacher in their summer program in France.
Additionally, Angela has instructed voice at various community music schools for
over seven years, including Rutgers University. Angela joined Music Notes Academy
in November of 2009 and teaches voice and piano.
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Music Notes Academy is a community music school and New Jersey in-home music lesson provider. Music
lessons, available for young children, adolescents and adults, are tailored towards each student, in the
comfort and convenience of the student's home, within our comprehensive music curriculum.
Our unique curriculum includes music theory, practical musicianship skills, such as sight reading and ear
training, proper instrument techniques, classical, jazz, contemporary and popular repertoire - students will
learn songs they want learn as well. Each week, students will receive comprehensive music instruction from
our experienced and educated music instructors. Our instructors combine structure and flexibility which offers
a great balance in music education.
lessons, available for young children, adolescents and adults, are tailored towards each student, in the
comfort and convenience of the student's home, within our comprehensive music curriculum.
Our unique curriculum includes music theory, practical musicianship skills, such as sight reading and ear
training, proper instrument techniques, classical, jazz, contemporary and popular repertoire - students will
learn songs they want learn as well. Each week, students will receive comprehensive music instruction from
our experienced and educated music instructors. Our instructors combine structure and flexibility which offers
a great balance in music education.
Students can additionally perform with our ensembles and bands, such as percussion ensembles and Rock Bands. Our ensembles and bands
perform in our annual Winter Concerts and Spring Student Recitals which commence in Madison, NJ in an auditorium on stage.
perform in our annual Winter Concerts and Spring Student Recitals which commence in Madison, NJ in an auditorium on stage.
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