Our Music Teachers

The professional musicians we work with are all experienced educators who know their craft and their pedagogy.  Teachers may be available for In-home, in-studio, online, or a combination of the 3! Not sure which option is best? Find out more!

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Sean Conlon
Sienna Averett
Anastasiia Sidorova
Dallas Taylor
John Caserta
Richard Bartholomew III
Rob George
James Melton
Shan Chua
Meg Short
Sabrina Lea

“…a great experience and I highly recommend…”

“I’ve been learning with Sean for a year and a half.  His patience and acknowledgment helped me expand my musical knowledge while also having fun.  Learning with Sean was a great experience and I highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in learning more about music.”

Aaron R.

Collingswood Sound Music, Music Lessons, Music Classes, Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons, Drum Lessons, Singing Lessons
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Aaron R.

“I’ve been learning with Sean for a year and a half.  His patience and acknowledgment helped me expand my musical knowledge while also having fun.  Learning with Sean was a great experience and I highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in learning more about music.”

“I got a role in my school’s play and now I’m always singing.”

“I was really scared to start doing lessons because I thought I wasn’t good. Sienna made me feel confident and made lessons a lot of fun. I got a role in my school’s play and now I’m always singing. Thanks for being my teacher!”

Sophia B.

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2019-05-15T13:06:00-04:00

Sophia B.

“I was really scared to start doing lessons because I thought I wasn’t good. Sienna made me feel confident and made lessons a lot of fun. I got a role in my school’s play and now I’m always singing. Thanks for being my teacher!”

“I can’t believe how much better I have gotten since I started…”

“I love having Sienna as my teacher! I’ve never been so excited to come to my piano lessons every week, and I can’t believe how much better I have gotten since I started with her.”

Samantha O.

Collingswood Sound Music, Music Lessons, Music Classes, Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons, Drum Lessons, Singing Lessons
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2019-05-15T14:30:09-04:00

Samantha O.

“I love having Sienna as my teacher! I’ve never been so excited to come to my piano lessons every week, and I can’t believe how much better I have gotten since I started with her.”

“..a teacher that is dedicated, calm, and good with kids…”

“Sean is a talented musician and teacher who taught my daughter both drums and piano. Each week, he made the lessons fun and inspired her to learn more. We recently moved away from the area, and I wish I could find a teacher that is as dedicated, calm, and good with kids as Sean is!”

Kirsten L.

Collingswood Sound Music, Music Lessons, Music Classes, Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons, Drum Lessons, Singing Lessons
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2019-05-15T14:33:40-04:00

Kirsten L.

“Sean is a talented musician and teacher who taught my daughter both drums and piano. Each week, he made the lessons fun and inspired her to learn more. We recently moved away from the area, and I wish I could find a teacher that is as dedicated, calm, and good with kids as Sean is!”

“I would recommend anyone take voice lessons…”

"Sienna is kind and caring with her students, and she is very knowledgeable about music. I was concerned my eight year old daughter was too young to focus for an entire lesson, but Sienna had no problem teaching her. My daughter is always excited to go back to lessons. I would recommend anyone take voice lessons with Sienna."

Jennifer C.

Collingswood Sound Music, Music Lessons, Music Classes, Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Voice Lessons, Drum Lessons, Singing Lessons
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2019-05-15T14:35:59-04:00

Jennifer C.

"Sienna is kind and caring with her students, and she is very knowledgeable about music. I was concerned my eight year old daughter was too young to focus for an entire lesson, but Sienna had no problem teaching her. My daughter is always excited to go back to lessons. I would recommend anyone take voice lessons with Sienna."
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Sean Conlon on stage

Teaches In-Home, In-Studio and Online Lessons

I teach guitarbasspianodrumsvoice, banjoukuleletrumpet, and mandolin.  I moved to Philadelphia to study music at University of the Arts where I graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Performance (Guitar) as well as a Masters of Arts in Teaching.  While at Uarts I was lucky to be able to study all of the specific fields of music which initially drew me to the school; performance, writing, recording, and teaching.  I am truly happy to say that all 4 of those are still present in my day-to-day life.  I write and perform music with my band, The Phonies as well as solo music and various collaborations with other Philadelphia songwriters.  I've been lucky to perform music in a wide variety of styles.  I have been teaching private lessons (originally only guitar and piano) for 7 years.  My goal in teaching music is to help each student reach their musical goal, no matter what they may be.  If you aren't quite sure, that's ok too!  I'll help to figure it out.  No matter what goals my student may have I always try to approach the material in a way that empowers the student to learn more information on their own…. Read More About Sean!

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Teaches In-Studio and Online Lessons

I teach voice, pianosongwriting, and early childhood education classes.  I graduated from the University of the Arts with a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance, with honors and the highest academic award. While at UArts, I specialized in performance, music education, music theory, and vocal health.  I studied singing jazz, classical, pop, musical theatre, and various other styles, which I incorporate into my teaching. I teach my students to have a strong technical foundation which is important to learn in order to be able to sing every style with ease. I love teaching because it is an incredible feeling to share my passion of music with students, and to help them to find their own sound and style. I also write my own music, and am working towards releasing an album in 2018. From an early age, I always loved being on the stage, and can now be found performing at venues all over the Philadelphia area, performing my own original music or covers… Read More About Sienna!

Anastasiia Sidorova

In-Studio & Online Lessons

My name is Anastasia Sidorova and I am a professional Opera Singer and voice  and piano teacher from St-Petersburg, Russia. I recently graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music with my Masters Degree and I performed with Opera Philadelphia, Wolf Trap Opera, Verbier Festival, Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, Russian Chamber Art Society in Washington D.C. and Academy Of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia I am equally passionate about my personal career and teaching voice. I pass on what .....Read More About Anastasiia!

Dallas Taylor

Teaches In-Studio and Online Lessons

Dallas Taylor is a modern jazz trumpeter working as a freelance musician in Philadelphia, previously performing in the EBE Entertainments’ L.A Stars wedding band in Philadelphia, PA. Dallas teaches piano, trumpet, and songwriting. He has been the lead trumpet player of the UArts Z Band, which recently won the national collegiate jazz competition in Down Beat. Dallas Taylor was a member of the Z Band when it won the Monterey Jazz competition in 2017. Later the group performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Dallas played at Verizon Hall Kimmel Center as principal trumpet with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra and at Yankee stadium for the NYCFC in Gallant Entertainments band, City Beats. Through Gallant, he has performed for many private events throughout New York City. Dallas began his musical pursuits on piano, which he has… Read More About Dallas!

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In-Studio & Online Lessons

My name is John Caserta, I teach drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, music production & songwriting. I have been playing music for over 20 years and recently graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia for Music Performance, with a minor in Music Business Entrepreneurship & Technology. I have taught privately for 10 years and believe that the best way to teach a student is to find their interests and build upon them. I believe that every musician/person has their own sound/voice and that finding that voice can be a very exciting and fruitful adventure. I teach...Read More About John!

Richard B

Teaches In-Studio and Online Lessons

I teach Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Ukulele. I have been teaching a huge range of students for around 8 years or so. I tried various instruments as a teen and loved playing with other musicians. I decided to attend Cumberland County College for General Music (Guitar). I performed with a cover band as well as an original band called Sunset Rise. I have been lucky enough to record with my band for free at Rowan University while I was studying Classical Guitar Performance under Joseph Mayes. In addition to that experience at Rowan, I also taught at various music stores and privately part-time. I currently am the guitarist in a...Read More About Richard!

Rob George

Teaches In-Studio and Online Lessons

I teach guitar, bass piano, ukulele, banjo, & more. In it's simplest form, the guitar can be described as nothing more than a box attached to a few strings. Yet somehow, this instrument has the capability to move audiences to tears. To me, that's true magic. Music is a wonderful form of self expression, and I aim to help my students find their unique voice on the...Read More About Rob!

James Melton

Teaches In-Studio and Online Lessons

Hi! I’m James and I’m a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. I teach guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, and music production/songwriting I play a variety of genres and went to school in Philadelphia to study Jazz, getting my masters degree in 2023. I play a bunch of gigs, usually supporting other vocalists and instrumentalists. Occasionally, I’ll perform my own music. I write, perform, and record jazz, blues, R&B, and pop music and feel comfortable teaching many styles of music. My teaching style is...Read More About James!

shan chua

Teaches In-Studio and Online Lessons

Hi everyone! I teach voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele. Currently, I am reaching towards a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance and a Masters in Music Education at the University of the Arts. There I am studying the teachings of classical, jazz, musical theatre, RnB, soul, folk, pop music, etc. but I love all types of music! I aim to teach the practice of proper instrument technique, knowledge of music theory, as well as building creativity, comfort and confidence within my students. Music is a.Read More About Shan!

Meg Short

Teaches In-Studio, In-Home, & Online Lessons

I teach piano, voice, trombone, & more. I am a composer, performer and music educator from West Chester, PA! I teach piano, voice, songwriting, composing, music production/recording & trombone! I bring my extensive knowledge of music theory and composition to each lesson, so that my students can take the elements they learn from our lessons and apply to any song or piece they choose to learn. I understand that each student is different, so I tailor each lesson to the individual's needs....Read More About Meg!

Sabrina L

Teaches In-Studio

I teach piano, voice, guitar, bass, ukulele group classes & more. I began my formal piano training at the age of 6, and continued my piano and musical studies throughout high school and college; also receiving training in vocal, ukulele, electric/ acoustic/ & Spanish acoustic guitar, and electric bass. While in college, I received my degree in Child Psychology with a minor in specialized music therapy. Starting in....Read More About Sabrina!