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At DeAngelis Studio of Music, we are sensitive to the fact that every student is an individual–from your needs and level of skill and experience, to your musical tastes–and therefore the experience gained by each student will be unique. Your music teachers will work with you to make a plan that will fit your needs (or your child’s) and musical preferences. They will ask you about favorite type of music (ranging from rock, pop, jazz, country, blues, classical, and more) and then will set goals to help you accomplish whatever musical aspirations are expressed.
Each of our music teachers are unique and artistic individuals, who are passionate about music and excited to share their knowledge with you. Many have received their education from prestigious institutions, have gone on performance tours of the U.S. and Europe, and have well over 15 years of professional performance and teaching experience. Most importantly, our teachers, your teachers, are dedicated to learning about your personal musical goals and helping you to achieve them. With at least three music teachers for every instrument, we are confident that we have the right teacher to meet your music lesson needs. Check out the bios below to learn more about our amazing music teachers!
Mike D. – Guitar & Bass
Mike has been teaching for over 22 years with a music education background which includes Berklee College of Music and 13 years private instruction.
Mike has been in the live scene since the age of 14 and has shared the stage with the bands Mr. Big , Poison, Alice in Chains, 3 Days Grace, and has toured from Maine to Miami and as far west as Chicago.
Mike also has extensive studio experience with Grammy award winning engineers/producers Dave Leonard and Jay Friggaletto. He gigs during the weekend with his cover band in the areas top venues.
As an extremely versatile musician, Mike teaches everything from Rock, Funk, Blues, Metal/Shred to Reggae and Alternative styles, and is well-versed in Treble & Bass Clef and Tablature. He has taught in Atlanta, South Florida, Los Angeles as well as the Greater Boston Area.
Eric – Guitar, Bass & Piano
Eric has been playing guitar for over ten years and has been studying music since the age of five, having started on piano. His background in education includes being instructed by his Berklee College of Music professor father, and private instruction with various teachers throughout his teenage years.
Eric is well-versed in blues, jazz, funk, fusion, classic rock, and pop, as well as being competent in metal, and shred. He has also been thoroughly trained in music theory, ear training, counterpoint, and arranging. Eric is a versatile guitarist/bassist with a passion for songwriting and improvisational playing.
Dean – Guitar, Bass, Violin & Horns
Dean has been performing and teaching guitar for over twenty years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in guitar performance and a master’s degree in music education from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Dean has extensive experience with a wide variety of guitar styles including rock, blues, classical, pop, metal and shred. He also has a broad knowledge of music theory, ear training, reading and improvisation. Dean employs a variety of methods to help his students realize their individual goals and visions.
Dean has taught music in the Haverhill public schools since 1998 and is currently the director of the middle school band program. He also performs on the local club scene with his cover band “The TAKE.”
Adam – Guitar & Vocals
Adam is a guitar and vocal instructor. With a degree in music and a passion for helping others, Adam helps his students overcome their fears and gain confidence and stage presence. Adam started playing guitar at the age of 11, which soon evolved into vocal training at DeAngelis Studio as a teenager and on to college for his music degree. With his love for songwriting and performing, Adam has shared the stage with many national acts playing well-known venues around the east coast and has many “real world” tips and experiences to share with his students.
Adam teaches all genres ranging from pop, pop/rock to hard rock, and even some jazz. He has a simple way of breaking things down and making things fun and useful for students.
Gareth – Guitar & Bass
Gareth, who has been with DeAngelis Studio for over a decade, started off as a vocalist in our Rock School Band program. He went on to study bass, guitar and songwriting with Michael DeAngelis. As an integral member of DeAngelis Studio since he was a child, music is in his blood and he has now joined the ranks as a professional instructor. Gareth has a unique way of making music easy to understand and knows how to motivate and get the most out of his students. He enjoys all genres of music and can relate to his students and personalize their lessons to give them confidence and skills to reach their goals.
Craig – Drums
Craig, a graduate of Berklee, specializes in Rock and Jazz styles.
Craig’s vast live experience includes various forms of music, from rock to jazz, fusion to funk, to free improvisation. His strict teaching methods and free improvisation have helped to form the basis for his style of teaching and playing — Improvisation to develop a musician’s own style and identity, and a rudimentary vocabulary to help form a basis for expression.
Craig’s education and live performance experience will help his students be well-prepared for working in bands and provide them with a continued music education.
Alyssa – Drums
Alyssa, a former Student at DeAngelis Studio, started playing drums at a very young age and has also studied at Berklee college of music,majoring in performance.
Playing in different types of bands throughout the years. Alyssa is very versatile in many genres of music including: rock, funk, jazz ,hip-hop and fusion etc.
Gaining a deep understanding of playing Alyssa has a unique approach to teaching students of all levels. Creating an environment to help students become their best selves behind the kit. Focusing on proper technique, timing and improvisation in order to help students become better and confident in their abilities.
Julian – Drums
Julian began his music journey at a young age in Marching Band, Latin percussion and even xylophones. Julian’s love for music grew to include a background in Metal, Jazz , Progressive , Funk , ensemble music and even music production / engineering. Julian is also known for being very fast on the kit as well as hitting the drums with exclamation. He has a vast rudimental vocabulary, and is known for his chops. He currently plays in a progressive metal band named “Citadel” .
Julian’s goal as a teacher is to make his students the best drummers they can possibly be. He will focus them towards learning essential basics, rudimental and muscle memory practices as well as timing. He will also put their focus towards speed , fills and chops so they are confident in what they play and be prepared for all music genres.
Amanda – Vocals, Piano and Theatre
Amanda holds her bachelor’s degree from Endicott College. her passion is teaching, and she loves working with both kids and adults. Her specialty is musical theater and acting and she also enjoys the challenge of learning foreign languages.
Amanda is a high-energy, highly focused individual with an eye for detail and a taste for the unique. She believes that being well-rounded is a crucial part to success. Amanda can teach all genres of music from Classical, to Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues – you name it. She works extremely hard towards achieving the goals of her students, never hesitating to be flexible to help with her students’ busy schedules. Amanda can teach both voice and piano, and of course, acting and theater.
Eric – Piano, Guitar &Bass
Eric has been playing guitar for over ten years and has been studying music since the age of five, having started on piano. His background in education includes being instructed by his Berklee College of Music professor father, and private instruction with various teachers throughout his teenage years.
Eric is well-versed in blues, jazz, funk, fusion, classic rock, and pop, as well as being competent in metal, and shred. He has also been thoroughly trained in music theory, ear training, counterpoint, and arranging. Eric is a versatile guitarist/bassist with a passion for songwriting and improvisational playing.
Joseph – Piano
Joseph’s love of music began dancing with his mother and watching his grandpa play the piano at a young age. At the age of 10, he started private piano lessons that focused on advanced finger techniques, reading and writing music, and studied genres such as classical and jazz. Drawing from these influences, he began songwriting and slowly crafted his own sound through years of discipline.
Joseph is a very patient and understanding person who wants to bring out his students’ creativity and help mold them into the musician they want to be. He is well versed in a number of genres and offers music theory, songwriting, improvisation, and ear training. Joseph’s goal is to create a lesson plan based on what kind of musicians his students want to be and strives towards developing their true potential.
Shaina – Vocals, Piano
Shaina, who was inspired at a young age by Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, began piano and voice lessons at the age of 12 at DeAngelis Studio. In addition to holding a BM in Music Business from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Shaina also attended Berklee College of Music’s Summer Program. Shaina has experience in a diverse range of music, including Classical, Musical Theater, Opera, Pop, Rock, and A Cappella, along with vast training in theory, ear training, counterpoint, and songwriting. Shaina teaches piano, voice, and ukulele and believes the key to success is practicing and having fun.
Hannah – Vocals, Piano
Hannah has had a love of music since a very young age. She started performing in musicals and taking lessons around the age of five. Working with various teachers throughout her childhood and teen years she has gained experience and knowledge, as well as a growing appreciation for music. She loves working with kids to share her love of music and pass it on to them.
Hannah is classically trained by acclaimed soprano Kelley Nassief. She studied with Kelley while studying voice and music education at Hofstra University on Long Island. She has experience in classical, jazz, musical theater, pop, a cappella, and much more. On top of music, Hannah also enjoys acting and performing.
Amanda – Vocals, Piano and Theatre
Amanda holds her bachelor’s degree from Endicott College. her passion is teaching, and she loves working with both kids and adults. Her specialty is musical theater and acting and she also enjoys the challenge of learning foreign languages.
Amanda is a high-energy, highly focused individual with an eye for detail and a taste for the unique. She believes that being well-rounded is a crucial part to success. Amanda can teach all genres of music from Classical, to Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues – you name it. She works extremely hard towards achieving the goals of her students, never hesitating to be flexible to help with her students’ busy schedules. Amanda can teach both voice and piano, and of course, acting and theater.
Adam – Guitar & Vocals
Adam is a guitar and vocal instructor. With a degree in music and a passion for helping others, Adam helps his students overcome their fears and gain confidence and stage presence. Adam started playing guitar at the age of 11, which soon evolved into vocal training at DeAngelis Studio as a teenager and on to college for his music degree. With his love for songwriting and performing, Adam has shared the stage with many national acts playing well-known venues around the east coast and has many “real world” tips and experiences to share with his students.
Adam teaches all genres ranging from pop, pop/rock to hard rock, and even some jazz. He has a simple way of breaking things down and making things fun and useful for students.
Shaina – Vocals, Piano
Shaina, who was inspired at a young age by Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, began piano and voice lessons at the age of 12 at DeAngelis Studio. In addition to holding a BM in Music Business from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Shaina also attended Berklee College of Music’s Summer Program. Shaina has experience in a diverse range of music, including Classical, Musical Theater, Opera, Pop, Rock, and A Cappella, along with vast training in theory, ear training, counterpoint, and songwriting. Shaina teaches piano, voice, and ukulele and believes the key to success is practicing and having fun.
Hannah – Vocals, Piano
Hannah has had a love of music since a very young age. She started performing in musicals and taking lessons around the age of five. Working with various teachers throughout her childhood and teen years she has gained experience and knowledge, as well as a growing appreciation for music. She loves working with kids to share her love of music and pass it on to them.
Hannah is classically trained by acclaimed soprano Kelley Nassief. She studied with Kelley while studying voice and music education at Hofstra University on Long Island. She has experience in classical, jazz, musical theater, pop, a cappella, and much more. On top of music, Hannah also enjoys acting and performing.
