Shayna has extensive experience in both music and early childhood education (in preschools and Montessori schools), which come together to shape her expertise as a music educator for young children and beginning string players. She has held a range of music teaching positions, including: Director of the Suzuki Strings Program, and a private and group...
Joseph received his training in music education at Ohio State University. He has taught one-on-one music lessons since 2009 in both Cleveland and Columbus. He also taught for five years through Piano Lessons In Your Home, Inc. in Columbus, and has been teaching at The Music Settlement in Cleveland since 2018. He also taught at...
Frank graduated from Central State University with a degree in K-12 Music Education and Jazz Studies; he was the recipient of the Lewis Armstrong Jazz Award. He began playing clarinet in elementary school, and was 8 years old when he started on sax. He was a music teacher in the Cleveland Municipal School District for...
Mark studied organ, flute and classical guitar at Cuyahoga Community College before majoring in music theory and harmony. He also studied composition, advanced harmony, counterpoint and orchestration at Cleveland State University. He has been a composer and musical director in the film industry and has produced film soundtracks for The Hoods (1981) and other...
Dwayne is a music teacher, composer, musician and DJ. He has been a music teacher at Oliver H. Perry Elementary School (CMSD) in Cleveland since 1992, where he also conducts the school's Choir and Instrumental band, and leads the Drum Corp and Drill Team. Dwayne has taught music to children in many other venues throughout...
David is a long-time faculty member, having taught at BSMA for over 25 years. In addition to his private lesson work, he keeps our building clean and maintained. David is also on the faculties of the Community Arts School at Baldwin Wallace University and Cuyahoga Community College. An accomplished musician with performances at Severance Hall,...