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Welcome to Our All New
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Music School Update:
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Summer Music Fun!
We will be offering a variety of fun and educational musical activities during the summer. These activities will be in addition to the regular piano lessons. The special days will be once a week over a 12 week summer season, beginning the week of May 28th. The time will be from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M., with the exception of a few field trips that may last a little longer. Some weeks the day will be Monday and some will be on Tuesday. We will have a schedule with the date and activities available on Monday, April 30th. A new summer private lesson time schedule will be available at this time, also on a first serve basis. Some of the activities will include:
Much, Much More! The more weeks you enroll in, the less the cost will be. Here is the plan:
Miss Megan & Miss Paulette will be supervising these sessions along with our staff assistance. These summer sessions will be a lot of FUN!! Meet Our Teachers |
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Meet Dave Mussatto!!
Born and raised in Clinton, Indiana, Dave started taking accordion lessons at the age of 7, continued for 18 years by 3 different teachers. The final teacher was jazz accordionist "Leon Sash" in Chicago, IL. Dave's family started a band when he was 12. Both he and his father played accordion. His mother played the clarinet and his sister played the drums. Dave and his Mom, Dorothy, still play together for various occasions.
Dave has taught music lessons since the age of 18 which included accordion, piano and organ. He has worked for several companies, but has now made his home at Music Matters! He has been working for us since November 2003! It's amazing how time flies when you're having so much fun!
Currently, Dave has 3 classes at our New Port Richey location on Tuesdays.
Please call regarding class schedules and times.
New Port Richey: (727)834-8856
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| Meet Shane Edwards!
Shane teaches a styling class which includes adding extra notes to your music. He helps to give you ideas on how to set up your instrument for the song that he hands out each week. All of Shane's students love his style and method of teaching. He has the talent of making a simple EZ-Play song sound like a huge orchestra and shows a lot of different ways to make a song your own. Shane teaches at our New Port Richey AND Sun City Center locations. For more information, please call: New Port Richey: 727-834-8856 Sun City: 813-633-9688 |
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Barbara Abendroth has been in the Music business her entire life. She began organ at age 8, taking lessons in the Chicago area. Barbara went to Valparaiso University for two years, then moved to Florida where she finished her degree in Marketing Management.
Barbara played organ in a local restaurant for six years before working in organ and piano sales. She began teaching class and private lessons about 20 years ago. She's familiar with all organ brands and models and teaches all levels from beginner to advanced styling. Barbara has been teaching at The Organ Orphanage, N/K/A Music Matters, for the past ten years. All classes are small groups with plenty of special attention.
Nick is a Philadelphia born drummer & percussionist. He is a creative musician, tasteful and articulate with extensive experience working free-lance on the east coast of the United States. He is accomplished in all musical styles. Nick received his Associate of Arts from Atlantic Community College in NJ.
Education: A graduate of Bachelor Degree at the University of San Agustin Conservatory of Music in the Philippines (her native country) with majors in voice culture and music education, minor in piano.
Qualifications: Experienced choir trainer, music teacher, voice/piano teacher, and musical director in the educational and private sectors, teaching both children and adults.
Experience: 1979 Regional Champion at the Literary-Musical vocal solo contest in the Philippines. 1994 1st place award at the Philippine Independence Day vocal solo contest in New York City. She performed in different theatrical and opera stage shows, both local and international events. Alsie is an associate organist, cantor and director of the children's choir at both St. James The Apostle's Catholic Church and St. Thomas Acquinas Catholic Church in New Port Richey. She is also a substitute Music Teacher at Bishop Larkin Catholic School in Port Richey. Additionally, Alsie has sung at many events including concerts at Lincoln Center in New York City and has won several vocal solo contests. She has performed in several theatrical and opera stage shows such as : The King and I, Carmen, Merry Widow, Maddam Butterfly, and many others.
Originally from the Washington D.C. area, Chris now resides in New Port Richey, FL. He has been playing guitar for over 26 years. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he now teaches guitar professionally for Music Matters and plays in and out of bands. Chris teaches many different styles of music. Give us a call for details!