The right person(ality) makes all the difference.
Every aspiring young mind is unique, and everyone processes information differently. It’s crucial to match your kiddo’s vibe with a comparable / compatible personality. Some minds crave structure and order, while others thrive on creative chaos. Our diverse and eclectic blend of teachers helps provide a strong chance that student and teacher will gel on similar wavelengths.
Though our educational styles may differ, all instructors work with their pupils to create a highly customized curriculum specifically tailored to the individual needs and interests of our students.
Chris Sgammato
Multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, producer, and excessively-caffeinated teacher Chris Sgammato has toured the continental U.S. extensively as a featured solo artist and in various ensembles. He has almost 20 years of teaching experience with thousands of young artists, and continues to perform around the country while doing so.
Chris is available to teach vocals, saxophone, clarinet, flute, guitar, keyboards, bass, ukelele, drums, and audio production.
Dani Jaye
Dani Jaye is a violinist/fiddle player specializing in classical, rock, gypsy jazz, funk, pop, bluegrass, folk, and Celtic styles. Dani specializes in improvisation, sight reading, composition, songwriting, and music theory. Whether her students desire to play in a band, orchestra, or compose their own music, Dani’s teaching methods are catered to the individual needs and aspirations of each student.
Dani provides instruction on violin, guitar, viola, piano, ukelele, and mandolin.
Kelsey Sharp
Kelsey Sharp is a classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter from Champaign, Illinois. She has many years of experience both on the stage and behind the curtain. She specializes in improvisation, sight reading, composition, and music theory. Kelsey released her first album last fall, which presented a mix of old-school indie-soul, funk, blues, and rock. She loves leading her students to create customized lesson plans around their particular needs.
Kelsey is available to teach keyboards, voice, flute, sax, clarinet, guitar, bass, accordion, and drums.
Cody Somoano
Cody Somoano is a pianist, vocalist and singer/songwriter from Tampa Florida who specializes in music theory, improvisation, chart-writing, sight reading, and ear training. A Tampa, FL native, Cody Somoano has played various venues all throughout Florida for over a decade, from St. Petersburg to Orlando, as both a solo artist and in various ensembles. Studying music collegiately at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, Cody continued to hone his craft playing venues on Broadway, writing charts for numerous ensembles in the Nashville area, and performing with many vocal and instrumental ensembles throughout the country collegiately. His love for music, music theory, instruments, and teaching, is evident in the way he creates a fun, encouraging and impactful lesson experience for each and every one of his students.
Cody is available to teach vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums.
Kyle Sareyani
Kyle Sareyani, aka, Mr. Whiskers, is a multi-instrumentalist hailing from Rockland, ME. Growing up playing flute, guitar, and drums, his passion for music pushed him to earn a BFA in Music Performance, Composition, and Analysis from the University of Maine Farmington. Once he finished with his studies, he moved to Tampa, FL, to pursue a career performing and teaching in the sunshine state, where he currently resides. Having been graced by the opportunities to take the stage with artists like Ghost-Note, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Wu-Tang Clan, and countless others, Mr. Whiskers is guaranteed to offer a well rounded and expert level of music education for any and all pupils who seek his counsel.
Kyle is available to teach Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, Brass, and Music Production
Zach Short
Meet Zach Short, a musician in the Tampa Bay Area for 9 years. Originally hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Zach made Florida his home in 2017. He has taught for the past 7 years as a guitar, vocal, bass, and drum instructor. Zach is a seasoned musician who plays all over the Bay Area both original and cover music.
Zach is available to teach Vox, Guitar, Keys, Bass, and Drums.
Toni DePass
Toni DePass is a dynamic music educator, professional double bassist, and youth rock band coach based in St. Petersburg, Florida. With nearly two decades of experience spanning both classical performance and contemporary music scenes, she is known for bridging tradition and innovation in music education.
Whether in the classroom, the rehearsal space, or on stage, Toni empowers the next generation of musicians to explore their creativity, develop their skills, and amplify their voices.
Toni is available to teach Guitar, Bass, and Rock Band Clinics.
Sam Barber
Sam is a cool dude. We finna tell you about him real soon.
Angelica Egozcue
Miss Angelica has enjoyed teaching and collaborating musically with children of all ages since 2006.
Her musical passions originated in a love for percussive music and instruments. She is a Certified Early Childhood music educator and studied Classical Guitar and performance,Music education and pedagogy along with a minor in percussion at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico- San German Campus.
Angelica is avaialble to teach Guitar, Keys, Bass, and Drums.
CC Graham
CC Graham is a former chemist and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for teaching. She holds two degrees - a B.A. in music and a B.S. in chemistry - and though she started her career in nuclear chemistry, she missed the human connection of music and moved back to Tampa to rekindle her passion for music.
CC is a classically trained pipe organ player and is therefore well-versed in classical music history, music theory, and aural skills, and emphasizes these essential techniques in her lessons.
She has performed with the Florida Orchestra as part of the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, as well as played solo contemporary gigs. She has years of experience teaching music to all ages, from young children to collegiate music tutoring.
CC is available to teach keyboard, guitar, bass, and voice lessons.
Kayla Blackman
Kayla Blackman is a powerhouse vocalist with a storied history steeped in music. She has an original album “Raw” available on all streaming platforms, and has extensive show history in and around the Tampa Bay area - including multiple appearances at Gasparilla Music Festival, a lengthy tenure with University of South Florida’s choir and theater programs, and various music venues.
Her signature sound blends R&B, pop, soul, and gospel music. Whether entertaining an intimate crowd or taking the stage at a festival, she brings authenticity, energy, and passion to every performance.
Kayla is available to teach Vox, Guitar, and Keys.