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Hi! My name is Mary-Kate Garcia and I am a lifelong lover (and learner) of music from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. I graduated from Westminster Choir College in 2022 with a degree in Music Education. From a very young age, I was a self-taught musician. I was able to teach myself composition, piano, guitar, and ukulele. Developing these skills inspired me to pursue music as a career. In 2016, I began giving private lessons to students in the Philadelphia area. Since 2022, I have been working in the Bethlehem Area School District working as an elementary music teacher where I get to share my love of music around the community.

My goal is to help you find your voice and strengthen your abilities. With my background in music education with nearly a decade in private lesson experience, I am confident that I can help you meet your goals! My approach is to give each student a unique experience that is tailored to your specific needs. I have a comrehensive knowledge of many styles and techniques to help you find your authentic voice.

Melody has been singing for as long as she can remember. As a child she competed in multiple singing competitions, took lessons with many teachers (including at The Lesson Center!), and spent much of her life on tour with her father, (a world-renowned Prog Rock drummer) and her mother. Music has just always been a constant in her life. Melody then went to college at the New York Film Academy for musical theatre and screen acting. Since graduating in 2018, she’s been in multiple musicals around New York City including Hope Cladwell in Urinetown The Musical, Olive Ostrovsky in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Katherine Plumber in Newsies and Catherine in Pippin. She’s also played Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and modeled/commercial acted in Shopify’s recent international campaign. Melody also plays Casey on the children’s series The Ellie Sparkles Show (1.9 Million Subscribers on YouTube). She’s also performed at several NYC hotspots including 54 Below, The Green Room 42, Don’t Tell Mama, and The West End. She is currently represented by The Talent Express. Melody adores working with children as well as teens. She aims to help young performers work on tone, pitch, breath control, as well as acting to help really tell the story through song. She also teaches audition preparation so the student feels relaxed and confident when auditioning for any stage or screen performance. Melody also can teach beginner piano and ukulele lessons as well. 

Dan, a native of the Lehigh Valley, graduated with a BM from the Manhattan School of Music in 2013 with a focus in Jazz Saxophone performance.  Dan has been teaching music with the Lesson Center for 7 years, to students ages 6 and up.  His teaching style incorporates analysis, music theory and ear training in conjunction with learning repertoire and emphasizing technical mastery.  Dan specializes in teaching saxophone, piano, flute and jazz improvisation.  Additionally, Dan performs regionally with his father, pianist Skip Wilkins, and with his own group Horizons Quartet, for which he composes music.
 

A beautiful Lyric Coloratura Soprano, Eunmi performed world wide with opera roles, including ‘Donna Elvira’ in the opera Don Giovanni at the National Theatre of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, ‘Knabe’ in Die Zauber Flöte at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia as a guest artist, ‘Gilda’ in Rigoletto, ‘Mimi’ in La Bohème at Wilshire United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, and the title role of ‘Choonhyang’ in the Korean opera Choonhyang-Jun at First Presbyterian Church in Allentown.

She has performed as a soprano soloist in a number of oratorios, including Handel's Messiah, Haydn's The Creation at New York Presbyterian Church in NY, Saint Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio with the Peniel Concert Choir in New York, and has performed at numerous gala concerts as well. 

She performed for Harmony for Peace at Powell Hall in St. Louis, at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and at Lincoln Center in New York, and with the JL Chamber Choir in Seoul, South Korea. Recently, she performed with the Penn Symphony Orchestra at the University of Pennsylvania’s Irvine Hall for the Verdi & Puccini Gala Concert. 

She received her Bachelor of Music Degree from Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea for voice and opera, and has a teaching certification degree for students K-12. Currently, she continues to study with famed voice teacher Bill Schuman in New York, as well as continues to perform and teach.

Scott was drawn to music at a very young age, from rock to jazz to blues. He started trumpet at the age of 10 and performed in many elementary and middle school concerts, later going on to concert, marching and regional band performances in high school throughout northern NJ. But it wasn't until he discovered the guitar at the age of 15 that he found his true calling. By his senior year in high school he was teaching already out of his parents' basement to a few friends and classmates that wanted to learn the instrument. In college he continued to teach part time while studying music theory, performance and composition in various classes. For the next few decades he played in numerous area rock bands, both covers and originals throughout the Lehigh Valley and continued his love of teaching music in various local music establishments.

Scott feels there is no "one correct" way to learn the nuances of such a diverse instrument as the guitar and everyone progresses at their own pace. While some students prefer a structured approach using a method book and sight reading, others function better with a more visual approach using guitar "tabs"  ...but either way, daily repetition of fundamental exercises and general music theory work best and are required of the student to get the most from each week's lesson. The main objective is to always relax, have fun and enjoy the process!

Although he studied and played music since the age of ten, it wasn’t until retiring from his career as a medical professional that Fran started living his best life as a full time music teacher and performer. Performing in bands of various genres, cutting tracks in recording studios, playing in pit orchestras for theater musicals, playing for worship services, and helping songwriters arrange their compositions has given Fran a firm grasp on the skills and education needed to take advantage of the broad range of musical experiences available to those who love music. 

Fran’s educational philosophy is to help develop the physical skills needed to play the instrument, to teach the mental knowledge necessary to understand music and music theory and then apply those to the particular student’s goals. Every student’s goal will differ according to age and level of expertise, and the goal itself will evolve as the student progresses. But inherent in every goal should be the joy of playing and sharing music. That’s why Fran and his students often like to “go rogue” and deviate from the standard lesson books and learn to play music that the STUDENT is interested in playing, as well as genres of music that Fran would like the student to experience: anything from classical to movie and video game soundtracks, pop/rock and jazz. 

Having raised four children into adulthood Fran is comfortable with any age student. He finds as much joy in playing “Mary Had A Little Lamb” as music from “In the Heights”! Playing and learning music should be FUN! Fran currently teaches piano, guitar and electric bass guitar (his favorite!).
 

James is a professional musician and audio engineer who has studied numerous styles and techniques over his 15 year career. His unique approach to music and teaching was influenced greatly by The Lehigh Valley Performing Arts High School, where he was both a bass & guitar major. James went on to pursue film scoring and the recording arts at The Los Angeles Film School, where he received his collegiate degree in 2013. James has been active in multiple facets of the musical industry since, and continues to write and engineer music for various projects in diverse genres, holds camps / seminars for children and adults and performs live. James has a fun And eclectic approach to learning music and cannot wait to guide you in your artistic journey whether you are a seasoned veteran, an intermediate student preparing for an audition, or a total beginner just starting your musical endeavors.

Growing up in New York, Jonathan knew he wanted to pursue a career in music at an early age. After several years of taking private guitar lessons, he decided to further his education at Berklee College of Music. With his focus on guitar studies, he went on to finish his performing arts degree, at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California. At Musicians Institute, he also had the opportunity to study music business and music technology.            
After more than a decade living as a professional musician in Los Angeles, Jonathan is excited to continue his music career in the Lehigh Valley.                
Jonathan is a multi-instrumentalist and is well versed at teaching many styles of music, as well as recording techniques with the use of Digital Audio Workstations to produce music. With a wide variety of teaching techniques, he is capable of helping students with anything from sight reading Bach, learning a chord melody of a favorite standard, or even producing the next Pop or Hip Hop song.
He looks forward to sharing his skills, insight, and unique teaching approach with students of all capabilities. As a music teacher, Jonathan’s goal is to inspire and hone the skills it takes to become an independent artist as well as encourage students to find their own voice as musicians
 

Luis is a guitarist and composer born and raised in Bethlehem, PA. He started off his musical journey playing traditional Puerto Rican folk music with his family and playing for the church on Sundays. These experiences developed in him a strong appreciation for the art of improvisation and the use of music as a tool for expression and meditation. At Kutztown University, he continued his musical career as a proud member of the KU Jazz I Ensemble and the five-time Downbeat Award winning Blues and Rock Ensemble I. He then earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance in Spring 2021, and continues to write and perform in a diverse multitude of genres including Latin, jazz, blues, rock, R&B, funk, and neo-soul. 

As an educator, Luis is passionately committed to investing in each students’ education and growth. He teaches music as a language and hopes to engage them in activities that challenge them to be creative, disciplined, flexible, and cooperative with others.

Luis is bi-lingual and can teach in both English and Spanish. Luis es bilingüe y puede enseñar tanto en inglés como en español.

Thomas has been an accomplished performing musician in the greater Lehigh Valley area since 2017. Thomas has attended Moravian College as a Jazz Major and is currently working on a degree in Music and Audio Production from Lehigh Carbon Community College. Thomas has a passion for teaching and helping other musicians grow and develop.

Andrew has been teaching in the Bethlehem Area School District for over ten years.  He has experience teaching beginners to college level students with a focus in Brass instruments.  He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Moravian University and holds a certificate in Restorative  Practices.  Andrew has been serving in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Band for almost 20 years and performs with Various groups around the Lehigh Valley including the East Coast Sound Brass Quintet.
 

Emma is a 2022 graduate of Moravian University with a Bachelor of Music in Composition. Majoring with a concentration in jazz vocal studies, she performed and studied with accomplished jazz vocalist Najwa Parkins, saxophonist Neil Wetzel and composers Larry Lipkis and Berklee graduate Ben Goldberg. She was a 2017 and 2018 winner of the NYSSMA Call for Electronic Music Compositions and is currently working as a freelance composer and gigging vocalist for both original and cover material. Her specialties include contemporary vocals, songwriting, composition and audio recording techniques.

Erin has been teaching band, jazz, orchestral and piano lessons for more than ten years, working closely with the instrumental programs within BASD, East Penn and Southern Lehigh and has had her students placed as principals in Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, and Trumpet. Her versatile training and flexibility help her connect with students of all ages, from beginners to adult students looking to explore a new hobby.

Erin earned a B.A. in music education from Eastern University, while also playing and performing on the Main Line outside of Philadelphia. Most recently, she completed her master's degree in 2018. 
She was the Director of Fine Arts at Salem Christian School, teaching both instrumental and vocal music to students ages k-12 and brings a wide array of experiences and expertise to her teaching, engaging younger students and pushing older students to explore music on a deeper level. Erin uses the interests of her students to help them understand and develop a passion for music. 
 

Gray is a classical violist native to the Lehigh Valley; having majored in instrumental music (viola) for four years at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, Gray’s well-rounded musical background enabled them to access opportunities in the performance industry prior to collegiate studies, including chamber ensemble experience for four years at Lehigh University coached by Dr. Michael Jorgensen, as well as the opportunity to participate in the world premiere of Swara Leela, the first ever concerto composed for sitar and tabla with orchestra and choir at Lafayette College, conducted by Dr. Jennifer Kelly in 2017. Now, Gray is a recent graduate from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, where they graduated with a BMA and honors in viola performance under the tutelage of Dr. Timothy Deighton for four years, and wrote an honors thesis on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the musicological canon. While in undergrad, Gray also led a project involving the collaboration of multiple master’s degree students to create a new edition and critical report for the recently discovered Bridgetower Jubilee String Quintet. Gray’s experience over the years includes performances with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra, Lafayette College, PMEA competitions, Young People’s Philharmonic Orchestra, the Elysium String Quartet, and more. On the side, Gray was (and still is!) passionate about musical theatre, and has experience both performing in and directing student pit orchestras for several shows, including Evita, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Sweeney Todd. They are also very enthusiastic about video game and film soundtracks and love to draw, write, and play games in their spare time. 

Gray strongly believes in prioritizing students’ individualized needs throughout their musical pursuits, and always strives to cultivate a positive and safe learning environment that engages and challenges students to develop into their best musical selves. 

Hey there! My name is John. I was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Growing up, I wanted to be like my father, who could seamlessly play "Rush" songs. I started playing the drums at the age of 9, and my love for music only grew stronger from there. I would sit in my room listening to the radio and recording my favorite songs to practice on a cassette tape. My musical interests include everything from funk and soul to hard rock and metal.

I moved to Pennsylvania in 2004. I started to learn bass and guitar and would switch off depending on what my bands needed me to do. As music software and digital audio workstations progressed, I liked producing hip hop beats and recording guitar and bass over them and now go under the moniker "Johnny No One" on all major streaming platforms. I've played all around the Lehigh Valley and New York to support artists and playing with my cover band "Every Other Sunday."

I have many years of experience working with children and those with special needs and consider it one of my specialties. I value patience, kindness, and steady growth through the development of the fundamentals, all while trying to make sure it's fun.  I firmly believe that music is the best form of communication and meant to transcend language itself and bring people together. I'll do everything I can to teach others how to communicate in this way. 

Hello, my name is Miss Sarah and I am a multi-instrumentalist. I teach and coach piano, violin, voice, ukulele, theory, and songwriting with a strong background in performing. I have provided individual music instruction to students of all ages in the Lehigh Valley since 2005 and have dedicated myself to the musical arts for 30+ years. 

I have found that music is an essential and ever-evolving journey which is why I believe it is important to not take a “one lesson fits all” approach. I cater each lesson to the goals and needs of the individual, to offer a personalized learning experience. The lessons I offer are based in technique and artistry, sight-reading, theory, ear training, and song work; while also exploring the individual's area of study whether that is songwriting, performance, preparing for auditions, therapeutic music support, working on orchestra pieces or anything of the like. 

Music has been my entire life for as long as I can remember. Having grown up in a family of accomplished musicians, I began studying at the age of 5 and performing shortly after that. I have toured and performed extensively all over the US and throughout the UK, Europe, and the Caribbean and I believe that these experiences have given me a deep understanding of not just the application of musical arts, but also the human experience through music and I look forward to sharing that with you.
 

Andrew has accomplished more than a decade of professional experience as a live entertainment pianist throughout the Lehigh Valley. Starting piano at the age of 4, his dedication to music education has allowed him to understand a versatile repertoire and a wide variety of genres. 

The joy and love for music is evident in each personalized lesson, whether you’re looking to play for fun or go on to perform music at a higher level. Through a blend of traditional technique and creative approach, Andrew believes any goal is achievable!

Scott has been a private Drum and Percussion instructor since 2003, and has also been teaching beginner to intermediate Piano since 2012.   He has worked with students of all ages, from adults to children as young as five years old.  Scott studied drums for 6 years under Lehigh Valley Teaching Legend Chip Bachman.  He also studied percussion at Moravian College after graduating high school. Scott has performed with many Lehigh Valley bands, covering a diverse range of music, including: country, blues, top 40, punk rock and heavy metal. Composing music for his personal  projects has always been a passion. Scott loves to instill this creativity and love for music in his students!
 

Tamzen has a BM in Music Education from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music and has experience teaching classroom music, band and choir for preK-8. Her specialties include piano, voice, and her private students vary from age 4 to over 80! Though she is a classically trained pianist and vocalist with a deep love for Classical masters Mozart & Beethoven, Tamzen also really enjoys teaching musical theater and pop/rock. She encourages her students to both play by ear, and learn to read sheet music & chord charts. Tamzen also has an MM in Music Composition from Western Michigan University because she loves both composing her own music and arranging favorite songs for her students, especially tunes from video games & anime. Her favorite modern musical influences are Billy Joel, Alan Menken, Taylor Swift and Nobuo Uematsu. Tamzen's goal as a teacher is to instill a lifelong love of music in each student by creating unique lessons that fit all different personalities and desires.

Tim is an accomplished musician, composer and educator who has a deep passion for music and for imparting that passion to others. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from West Chester University where he was a percussion major while also studying music theory and composition. He has performed with several top ensembles including the 10-time world champion Cadets drum and bugle corps. Many of the private students he has taught and ensembles he has directed have gone on to achieve top awards and honors in various musical competitions nationwide. 

Tim specializes in teaching drums and percussion in all styles of music while also providing instruction in piano, strings, brass and woodwinds. As a teacher, Tim believes in challenging students while also allowing them to thrive in a fun and nurturing environment. He customizes his lessons based on the student’s main goals and interests and on giving them the ability to apply their skills to playing songs, performing in groups with other musicians and utilizing their creativity.
 

Noah is a member of the last graduating class of Moravian College, the Class of 2021. Completing a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Recording and Technology, he currently works for ArtsQuest on the production team as a live sound engineer. During his time at Moravian he studied jazz and classical guitar under Tom Kozic and John Arnold respectively. He also studied trumpet under Anthony Desantis. Additionally, he was involved with choir, marching band, wind ensemble, improv ensemble, guitar ensemble, jazz combos and BIG Band. Having played in various ensembles ranging from orchestras to indie rock bands, this lad is committed to helping others learn the fundamentals of music while keeping a strong emphasis on self expression, experimentation, and above all: having fun.

When he is not engulfed in music or audio related activities this lad enjoys the simple pleasures of biking, bowling, cooking, manga, poetry, literature, vinyl and good company.

Ashley is a music educator who has been teaching with The Lesson Center for ten years.  With her Bachelor's of Music Education, she is trained to teach beginners on stringed, woodwind, and mallet percussion instruments, and all levels on voice and piano.  In addition to her private experience, Ashley taught classroom music for five years and has a range of experience with special needs individuals.  One of her biggest goals for her students is that they find a lifelong love of music, through lessons that are tailored to their needs and goals.

Liam is a musician based out of the Lehigh Valley and graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. Liam has been playing guitar for nine years and cello for three years. In addition, Liam has experience playing and teaching a wide variety of other instruments including piano, violin, bass guitar, ukulele and voice. 

His passion for music started at a young age and heightened in 2015 when he began to perform at various open mics and venues across the area. He brought his passion for open mics to IUP and hosted IUP open mic nights as a member of the BACCHUS organization for three years. He has played guitar with the IUP jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra, and guitar ensemble. He has also worked as a collaborative guitarist for Catasauqua High School Drama Club's production of All Shook Up and Footloose, as well as IUP's production of Pippin. Liam has developed a strong passion for teaching. 

He has taught private guitar for IUP's Community Music School and participated in the IUP String Project for three years, studying string pedagogy and teaching cello privately. In addition to these areas of music, Liam also enjoys writing and producing music with acoustic and electronic instruments. He plans to further develop his skills as an educator and performer by continuing to pursue careers in both fields.    

My name is Deb and I have been teaching for 40+ years now. I teach piano, bass, guitar, ukulele, flute and voice. 

I have performed in many different venues in the tri-state area with many different musicians in genres that include jazz, rock, blues, classical. And though my studies have been classical and jazz based, I enjoy teaching and playing all genres.

Throughout my teaching career, I have also worked with students from ages 3 to 85 years old. Rather than using one particular method, I find that designing a lesson program around the student is the best road to success. Theory, harmony and composition are all studies I present to my students, emphasizing outlets for them to be creative. I encourage my students to take part in recitals and collaborative performances with other students whenever possible as it is a wonderful catalyst to keep improving as a new or young musician. 

Over the years I have developed many wonderful relationships with my students. I enjoy watching the progress each individual makes in both a private and group setting and try to find the best way to educate and share the knowledge and experience I have gained throughout the years with each student. 
 

Grant began his musical journey at an early age, completing three years of classical guitar study by age 10. He then discovered electric guitar and 70’s rock music and another musical chapter opened up to him as he approached his teenage years. Since then he has founded or performed in numerous bands, while simultaneously pursuing and advancing his nylon string classical guitar skills. He can currently be seen performing with one of the Lehigh Valley’s top bands, Band of Brothers, at numerous locations throughout the Valley, as well as performing for wedding ceremonies and reception cocktail hours on his nylon string guitar.

Grant’s passion for helping other people and his easy-going personality make him popular with young beginning students, older, or more advanced students, or any combination in between. He feels that building a rapport with each student is an important part of their advancement, as music is a personal journey and the student must feel comfortable in the learning environment. Grant strongly feels that patience and understanding is key to engendering a student’s love of music and enhancing their learning abilities and believes that pressure should not be a part of the lesson experience. After all, it’s the student’s time to explore a new avenue of life, one that will hopefully lead to many years of profound enjoyment.

His ability to break down the language of music into understandable concepts, using bite-sized pieces that make sense, allows students to build their knowledge of this new, exciting endeavor in an enjoyable way. And because he is also actively performing live music, he is able to help students with performance aspects of their playing as well, emphasizing what is needed for successful stage performances.

Although his degree is in Electrical Engineering (B.S. from Penn State), he has always simultaneously pursued his passion for music, taking several music courses in college as well. Grant’s life long quest for knowledge has driven him to constantly seek out new musical challenges and he enthusiastically accepts the work it requires to hone his skills for playing it.

Grant has also played trumpet from an early age, starting lessons in the 4th grade and continuing through High School, playing in both the Marching and Concert bands, and being featured as a soloist during Marching band shows. He brings that knowledge and experience to help brass playing students achieve their goals.

He has passed on his love of music to his three sons as well, teaching and helping them with their guitar, drums, and trumpet lessons.

John is a graduate of Berklee College of Music with a degree in Professional Music focusing on jazz guitar performance & composition. With extensive national touring experience in several musical genres including jazz, blues, rock, country, reggae  & world music, he has now settled down in the Lehigh Valley. He has been a private guitar teacher for over 20 years with experience teaching absolute beginner students to advanced students with focus on  guitar performance, music theory & ear training.

Jon has been teaching drums for over 16 years. As an internationally touring artist he uses the real world knowledge gained from touring and recording, for over 20 years, as the basis for his curriculum. Through a mix of traditional percussion instruction, song based learning, and his professional experience Jon is able to give his students a wide base of information and skills that will prepare them for any road on their musical journey.
 

Julie is an experienced singer-songwriter, bassist and pianist who has written and recorded her own original music and performed with musicians in various styles. She is versatile and passionate with a powerful voice; as a bassist she is creative , consistent and comprehensive. On piano she is dynamic and expressive. She loves to share her techniques and skills with others. Julie is not only a wise teacher but also a supportive and friendly performance enhancing coach who seeks to bring out the best in her students. Children AND adults will find her comfortable and inspiring.

In addition to teaching at the Lesson Center she is currently performing in the worship arts.

Mike has been teaching music for 40 years. Though specializing in strings he's an accomplished pianist, singer/songwriter and a pretty good drummer and sax player too, with instruction programs for all these areas. As a student Mike studied music under Steve Rivera and Craig Thatcher. After a year at Julliard School in NYC (1981) he went on tour as lead guitarist with rock group Outsider ('81-84), as guitarist/violinist for country group Dusty Roads ('85-'92), and teaching when not on the road.

In '95 while on hiatus from traveling, Mike earned an associates degree in Business Admin from Allentown College, then toured internationally with Mike Dugan & the Blues Mission ('96-2002) appearing with Robert Cray, BB King, Jimmy Vaughn and others.

Retiring from the national circuit in 2004 to spend more time with family, Mike still performs regularly with his variety band (Mike Stanley & Friends) and as a solo artist around the Lehigh Valley region. Originally from Quakertown, Mike served as a visiting instructor for the Perkiomen School and as music director for the Upper Buck Alliance for Creative Expression. (UBACE)

For 18 years I have been playing live music and have been teaching music for nearly a decade. I instruct lessons on guitar, piano, ukulele, songwriting, screaming, laughing, crying, and bass, particularly specializing in teaching students of all ages. Learning is a collaborative process. And I love being a part of the process of helping students realize their musical aspirations, whether that be making their own songs, singing songs with friends, playing songs for loved ones, recording, starting a band, playing shows, auditioning for schools, or prepping for talent shows. Whatever the goal of the student is, is my number one goal.
 

My name is Egan, and I am a multi instrumentalist who teaches and plays a wide variety of music. I started when I was 7 years old with an interest in rock drumming, and my obsession with music progressed into picking up the bass guitar, and eventually guitar. I have taught many styles of music for the past 6 years working at school of rock, and guitar villa and I’m always looking to expand. My knowledge ranges from basic to advanced theory for percussion, bass, and guitar. I  also have experience with teaching a wide variety of songs, music history, rudimentary exercises, sight reading, instrument maintenance, and beginner to advanced techniques. I’m very patient, and always want to work with the student at a pace that is beneficial for them.