Instructors

Luke Brindley / Guitar, Songwriting

Luke graduated from Rutgers University, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, with a BA in Music specializing in guitar performance and composition. He studied for 4 yrs with Ken Wessel, guitarist in Ornette Coleman's Prime Time. He has toured internationally with various groups. He currently tours nationally and has released five CDs available on and at lukebrindley.com.

Tim Cretella / Guitar, Songwritingr

Tim graduated from VCU with a BA in English Literature. He has toured along the East Coast since the age of 17, and currently plays regularly in the Metropolitan area. In his past three years of teaching guitar, he has developed a knack for breaking down the theories of music to his students through songs they enjoy listening to.

Anthony Fiacco / Guitar

Anthony has been teaching for five years. He performs regularly on the East Coast and recently released his first EP. He specializes in rock and pop guitar styles.

Rick Hodes / Drums, Percussion

Rick studied percussion performance at East Carolina University and studied for 8 years with Bill Messershmidt, Sec. Leader of the Army Band. He been playing drums for 20 years and teaching for the last 7 years.

John Morrison / Guitar

John has over 22 years experience in music with over 15 years in guitar. He studied guitar locally under Rob Ross and has over a decade of experience in performing, recording, and songwriting. John has performed at notable DC area venues such as Jammin' Java, The Kennedy Center, and the 9:30 Club. Lessons are focused on sight reading and ear training in addition to learning songs and building tools for songwriting and creativity. Over 10 years experience in teaching.

Chris Rafetto / Bass, Guitar, Piano

can be found touring the country with local rockers Honor By August. Teaching for 7 years, he is well studied in music theory and composition specializing in bass guitar with accomplishments in acoustic guitar and piano.

Vince Scheuerman / Guitar, Songwriting

Vince is the singer, songwriter and guitar player in Army of Me. He has toured extensively in support of Army of Me's latest record CITIZEN (Atlantic Records) headlining clubs, playing festivals, and touring with acts such as Dave Matthews Band, OAR, Blue October, Switchfoot, Good Charlotte, The Used, The Almost.

Caitlin Schneiderman / Guitar, Songwriting

Caitlin Schneiderman is a guitarist and songwriter from Clifton, Virginia. She has been teaching guitar in the area for the past three years and performing for the past twelve years. She has studied with Chris Smither at Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio and specializes in finger style guitar and songwriting. She teaches students of all levels.

John Schucker / Guitar

John is a graduate of The Berklee College of Music in Boston MA with a BA in composition and film scoring. For the past twelve years he has divided his time between teaching private lessons and local and national performances on bass and guitar with artists such as Bobby Parker and Alan Scott. John teaches all levels and contemporary styles with a focus on improvisation and theory.

Buddy Speir / Guitar, Piano

Buddy graduated from Shenandoah University, Cum Laude, with a BA in Commercial Music. He has been performing up and down the east coast with a number of acts, the latest of which is the Fairfax based band Welbilt. He has taught numerous students over the past few years, specializing in intermediate and advanced guitar and music theory. All styles are welcome...