Our Staff

Alice Hemdan, a native Floridian from Milton, Florida, is a recent newcomer to the Ft. Myers area and comes with 61 years of experience as a pianist and 45 years of experience as a piano instructor. Her degree is in piano performance from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. She also is currently the full-time pianist/accompanist […]

Tyler is a dedicated guitarist and seasoned performer who began his musical journey at the age of 13 when he first picked up the electric guitar. Over the past decade, his passion for music has grown into both a career and a calling. Professionally trained, Tyler has developed a strong foundation in technique, theory, and […]

Maria Fe Soto is a passionate voice and double bass teacher from Peru with over eight years of teaching experience. She began her musical journey at age nine with the National Children’s Choir of Peru and went on to perform with major ensembles such as the National Choir of Peru and the Bicentennial National Youth […]

Heidi has a very outgoing personality and is often accompanied by her puppy Gershwin! She is the perfect teacher for those students who require a little more stimulation during the lesson. She often plays duets with her students at lessons an recitals. Heidi began studying piano at the young age of six, and ranked 2nd […]

Colette is an avid lover of music, a teacher of music, and a professional musician. She now has 40 years of experience in vocal and instrumental instruction for various age groups and learning levels, as well as performing professionally in voice, piano, and guitar.  Colette earned a Bachelor’s degree from Morehead State University in music […]

Joanne holds a Batulers of Music and Master of Music degree from the Philadelphia Musical Academy. She was the accompanist at the Episcopal Academy where she worked with middle ad upper school choirs, musical productions, and chapel where she played the pipe organ. She has frequently performed with Brandywine a classical piano duo, and the […]

Fran graduated from the University of Southern Maine with both a Batchelor of Music in Performance and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. She has taught in Public schools and privately for 20 years. Fran performs professionally in various classical and nonclassical groups playing cello, clarinet, and guitar as well as singing. She teaches […]

Daniel Klimoski hails from Hadley Massachusetts, where he grew up in a musical family. His first lessons on the piano began at age 6. His sister, Donna, the first woman accepted to the New England Conservatory on clarinet, was his clarinet teacher at 7 years old. Upon graduation Magna cum Laude from Berklee College of […]

Beth is a graduate of Stephans College and Indiana University with degrees in Music Education – with a piano concentration. She teaches in a very “motherly” style and her students love her as a teacher, so much so that her students often continue with lessons until they go to college. Beth has played professionally in […]

Sean is a composer at heart. His parents purchased him a piano and by 13 he was winning regional piano competitions. At this age, he expanded his musical abilities and played guitar, bass, and drums. Sean teaches classical, Rock, and jazz styles. He incorporates current music into his lessons often going as far as learning […]

“Ms. Jen” received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award while still in high school. She studied music at the University of North Texas and the University of South Florida where she earned a Bachelor’s degree of Music in Jazz Studies Performance. Jennifer continues to perform with the Florida Orchestra, the SWFL Symphony, The Sarasota Orchestra, and […]

Jason attended Berklee College of Music and the University of Wisconsin. He feels that music theory often takes a back seat during music lessons and incorporates theory as part of each lesson. Jason spent years teaching in the public school system and transitioned to teaching at a private school so he could actually teach music! […]