Meet Our Talented Teachers
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1/2 HOUR, 45 MINUTE OR HOUR LONG
LESSONS ARE BASED OFF OF A FUN CURRICULUM: WE TEACH CLASSICAL, JAZZ, POP, ROCK, CLASSICAL
Adam Haines - Founder & Piano Teacher Adam founded Mobile Music in 2009, as a way to share his passion for music and the arts with his community. Adam has served as a Public School Music Teacher on the Main Line of Philadelphia for 17 years, has worked as a Liturgical Musician for over 20 years, and continues to perform in solo and collaborative settings. Adam has studied piano since the age of 5, and holds a Bachelor's in Music Education with concentrations in Piano and Voice from West Chester University, a Master's of Education from Cabrini College and completed Graduate Studies at UArts. Adam has released two albums of original compositions, Divine Whispers in 2005, Intersessions in 2016, and continues to compose. Adam grew Mobile Music on the belief that the arts are essential to full and well-rounded life, and to bring music to you.
Adam Haines - Founder & Piano Teacher Adam founded Mobile Music in 2009, as a way to share his passion for music and the arts with his community. Adam has served as a Public School Music Teacher on the Main Line of Philadelphia for 17 years, has worked as a Liturgical Musician for over 20 years, and continues to perform in solo and collaborative settings. Adam has studied piano since the age of 5, and holds a Bachelor's in Music Education with concentrations in Piano and Voice from West Chester University, a Master's of Education from Cabrini College and completed Graduate Studies at UArts. Adam has released two albums of original compositions, Divine Whispers in 2005, Intersessions in 2016, and continues to compose. Adam grew Mobile Music on the belief that the arts are essential to full and well-rounded life, and to bring music to you.
Zoe Bennett - Piano
Zoe is a classically trained soprano from West Chester Pennsylvania. She began her undergraduate studies at Westminister Choir College, and later transferred to West Chester, where she is anticipating graduation in December of 2024 with a degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education. Zoe is passionate about being the best teacher she can be, while understanding developmental differences among students of all ages. She strives to ensure the comfort of her students by encouraging an eagerness to learn and grow.
Maria Dell'Orefice - Piano & Strings
Maria holds a BA in Piano Performance from Baylor University, and is continuing graduate studies at Temple with Dr. Charles Abramovic. Maria thoroughly enjoys performing solo and chamber music, and has extensive accompanying experience. She recently performed Oliver Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. Maria has studied violin since the age of 8, and position as Principal Second Violin in the Philadelphia Youth Symphony, and served violinist and pianist for the Baylor Symphony Orchestra and violinist in the Waco Symphony Orchestra. Maria has extensive experience teaching students of all ages, and enjoys guiding them towards a greater understanding of music by having fun with their instrument.
Dr. Azer Damirov- Violin Award-winning artist has performed with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles both in the USA and abroad in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall (NYC), Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater (CA), Kimmel Center (Philadelphia PA), Walt Disney Hall (Los Angeles CA), and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington DC). Azer’s passion for teaching has also been a big part of his career. He has been teaching violin over 10 years- providing individual and group instrumental lessons in music schools and serving as an adjunct faculty (Artist-in-Residence position) of performance studies (solo and chamber) at Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University. These have provided him considerable experience teaching one
on one and classroom settings discovering and enhancing their innate knowledge through an individual approach to each student.
Simone Dorsey- Piano, Woodwind, & Voice coming from a family of musicians and creatives, Simone's love for music grew at a young age. She began formally taking saxophone and piano lessons in her mother's studio at the age of 6, inspiring her to teach alongside her family. As a self-proclaimed "lifelong learner", Simone's passion for mastering new skills has fostered a successful career as a creative, leading her to perform regularly at Hershey Park. Simone strives to inspire the same playful curiosity and passion for learning in her students.
Christina Fish - Piano & Woodwinds
Christina attended Rowan University on scholarship, and holds a Bachelor's in Music with a concentrations in oboe, clarinet and piano. In 2005, she soloed with the University Orchestra as the winner of the Rowan Concerto Competition. Christina studied piano and woodwind pedagogy while remaining an active member of the University's MENC chapter. She has worked as a freelance musician throughout the region since 2004, including Principal Oboe for the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey. Christina serves in the pit orchestra at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman on oboe/english horn/clarinet. She currently works in an elementary school helping children with special needs.
Eunice Han- Piano has received her degree in piano performance from Backseok Art University in Korea. She has been the accompanist of high school and middle school choirs and a piano teacher at private Christian schools over the past several years. Additionally, she has more than a decade’s worth of experience in accompanying church choirs and currently is a part of church praise band. Her teaching philosophy consists of inspiring her students to enjoy playing the piano in their later stages of life. She encourages students to develop the ability to learn and count rhythms, allowing them to proficiently play rhythms without her guidance. She enjoys teaching students of all ages.
Gavin Laur- Piano has performed across the US, Italy and Russia including Pröseles Castle in Völs am Schlern, Italy and Jaani Kirk in St. Petersburg, Russia. He holds a BM in Piano Performance from Arizona State University and an MA in Liberal Arts from St. John's College in Annapolis, MD. He currently studies the Taubman Method of piano technique with Robert Durso in Philadelphia. As a teacher, Gavin believes that sharing a life-long love of music is the first priority in lessons. He works to meet each student's unique interests and personality, striving to provide the necessary tools for independent music making.
Emma Lokmer - Piano born in Croatia, started her music education at an early age with a focus on classical piano and music theory. She graduated from Boyer College of Music and Dance in Philadelphia with a Bachelor's degree in Music Theory and Piano Concentration, where she studied under the guidance of acclaimed pianists Mikhail Yanovitsky and Sara Davis Buechner. She actively teaches piano to students of all ages and levels. Emma continued to earn a Master's Degree in Music Theory from Temple University, where she served as Teaching Assistant for the Temple's Music Studies Department. She was awarded the Dr. B Stimson Carrow Tribute Award for outstanding pedagogical and performance ability during her graduate studies.
Sean O'Leary- Piano It's no wonder students LOVE Sean! An incredible jazz pianist, Sean makes lessons fun and creative. Sean studied music production and technology with a focus on jazz and contemporary music at the University of Hartford Hart School of Music. His combined knowledge of music performance and studio recording give him a unique perspective on what it takes to be a modern musician. Sean has been a student of piano since the age of eight, and in college had the opportunity to study with jazz legends Andy LaVerne and Nat Reeves. Since graduating, he passes his love and knowledge of music on to his students.
Justin Oquendo- Piano & Woodwinds received a BA in Commercial Music and Saxophone Performance with minors in Jazz Studies and Audio Engineering from Kutztown University. Studying under notable pianists Neal Kirkwood and Daniel Immel and Broadway performer Adam Kolker, Justin enjoys teaching classical and modern genres. Justin continues to play professionally in a variety of ensembles in Philadelphia and enjoys getting his students excited about music!
Tatyana Rashkovsky- Smolen - Piano & Voice A passionate teacher and musician, Tatyana loves sharing her talents and knowledge with her students. Tatyana was born in Moscow, Russia, where she received her Bachelor of Music at the Musical College of Moscow State Conservatory. Joining the LA Music Center Opera Company after moving to the US, some of her performance credits include: Die Vertraute in Electra, Enrichetta in Puritani and Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana. Tatyana continued her studies at Temple University, receiving a MM in Opera Performance. Tatyana is currently on faculty at St. David's Episcopal Day School and Director of the Youth Choir at Beth Chaim Reform Congregation in Malvern. One of her greatest joys is sharing her passion for and knowledge of music with her students.
Chris Schutz- Bass, Guitar, Piano & Voice Learn from an incredible performer! Chris has been teaching music lessons for close to twenty years since moving from his hometown of Kansas City to the East Coast. In addition to his passion for teaching bass, guitar and ukulele, Chris continues to tour, record and perform with a number of ensembles both in Philadelphia and across the United States. He holds a degree in Music Composition from the Community College of Philadelphia in addition to studying Music Theory at the Boyer School at Temple University.
Luke Watkins - Piano, Guitar and Voice Luke is a dedicated a passionate Music Educator with a lifelong commitment to fostering a love for music. Luke started learning piano at the age of 6 and expanded his skills to guitar and voice by 12. He pursued his musical education at West Chester University, where he majored in Piano Performance and Music Composition. During his time there, he honed his craft under the guidance of Dr. Carl Cranmer, a mentor whose influence continues to shape his playing. He showcased his talents at the Honors Recital and continued to study organ with Anita Greenlee. His deep appreciation for the transformative power of great teaching drives his approach to Music Education. His goal is to inspire and support his students helping them experience the rewarding journey of musical growth.
Our Teachers are Real Performers
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