Our Instructors
Gary Rusnak
Piano and Keyboard
Highlights and Methods
- Studied at The University of Akron
- Played for a variety of Broadway Productions, including Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables
- Conducted for The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber concert tour (U.S., Japan, and Australia)
- 30 years experience teaching instrumental and vocal music privately and in public schools
- Tailors lessons to help students achieve individual goals while gaining a strong understanding of music fundamentals
Guy Pernetti
Guitar and Lap Steel
Highlights and Methods
- Musician in residence for University Circle, Inc
- BA in Music and Technology, Master's degree in Education
- Focus on finger picking styles, slide, and resonator guitar
- Emphasis on music fundamentals and basic form, along with instrument technique
- Teaches to the student's individual interests
David McHenry
Guitar and electric bass, all styles
Highlights and Methods
- Studied music at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music
- Founder of Open Ears - Open Minds (a society for Music Appreciation)
- Emphasis on Classical and Jazz, but teaches all styles including folk, bluegrass, and rock
- An appreciation of music inspires students and provides the foundation for success on their instrument
Warren Henry
Guitar and Bass Guitar
Highlights and Methods
- Studied music at The University of Akron
- Professional musician for 26 years
- Teaches guitar and electric bass in Jazz, Rock, and Blues
- Emphasizes music theory that students can apply to their playing
- Focus on fundamentals and the student's individual strengths
- When you love music - the rest comes naturally
Mike McClosky
Guitar and Bass Guitar
Highlights and Methods
- Masters Degree in Music Education, University of Akron
- Named Outstanding Undergraduate Guitarist, University of Akron
- Teaches Classical, Rock, Jazz, and Fingerstyle guitar, and Rock and Jazz bass
- Emphasis on reading, music theory, and fundamentals
- 20+ years performing professionally
Al Bauhof
Guitar
Highlights and Methods
- Studied classical guitar and music theory at Kent State University
- Self produced recordings available on CD Baby
- Many years of performance experience
- Focus on Theory, Harmony, and Composition as well as Technique
Kirsten Homdrom
Piano
Highlights and Methods
- B.M. Piano Performance Baldwin-Wallace College
- Church Organist and Pianist, Hudson Ohio
- Teaching experience via BW Outreach Program
- Recipient of multiple college awards and scholarships
Dale Galgozy
Guitar
Highlights and Methods
- Teaches all styles of guitar and beginning bass
- Flatpicking and fingerstyle acoustic guitar technique
- Long career performing in NE Ohio
- Certified audio engineer for film
Norman Tischler
Woodwinds
Highlights and Methods
- Bachelor Degree in music Education, New York University
- Graduate courses at Cleveland State and Ball State Univ.
- 2008 Cleveland Free Times "Best Horn" winner
- Focus on fundamentals and the student's individual strengths
- Public school Band Driector experience
Harry Madorsky
Guitar
Highlights and Methods
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Illustration and Fine Arts from University of Colorado
- Performs and records professionally as singer/songwriter
- Music archivist with knowledge of history in all styles
- Incorporates current music to teach fundamentals
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