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Adam Haines - Founder & Piano Teacher
Adam founded Mobile Music in 2008, as a way to share his passion for music and the arts with his community. Adam presently teaches music in a public school on the Main Line, serves as Organist/Choirmaster at Arch Street UMC, 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. |
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Justin Oquendo- Administrative Assistant
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 Koller, 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! |
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Harry Forlenza-Bailey- Guitar, Piano, Woodwind, Brass A music educator with deep, heartfelt dedication. F-B has a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Trombone from Temple University (2014) and a Master’s of Music in Trombone Performance from the University of Denver (2018). A former Band Director, F-B has taught piano, guitar, trombone, trumpet, saxophone, flute, clarinet, drums, violin, viola, cello, bass, and more with 15 years of experience. His approach is regarded as flexible to each individual student to understand what they are learning, and how to develop further as musicians and performers. F-B many instruments and performs on many local and national stages, and works as a composer and arranger of music from his home. F-B is happy to be a part of the Mobile Music faculty.
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Bill Baraldi- Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Percussion Performing for over two decades, Bill loves sharing his passion for music with all of his students. Bill holds a Bachelors in Music Business from West Chester University, where. A skilled instrumentalist, Bill created an instrument repair business, Delco Music Co., to provide repair services to his students and the broader music community. Bill’s music can be heard locally in the Philadelphia Region, and he brings over a decade of performance experience to share with his students. Bill's extensive work in the recording studio, instrument repair, and as a performer and teacher bring a wealth of skills to his students. Bill enjoys making music lessons fun and engaging, with each lesson tailored to the students goals and needs.
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Steve Brod- Piano studied Piano Performance and Music Theory at the University of Virginia and enjoys performing regularly throughout the Philadelphia Area. In addition to his passion for performing, he holds a Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Arts and Business, attending the Aspen Music Festival three times. His teaching style is encouraging, easy-going, patient, and understanding. Steve enjoys motivating his students to excel at the music they love, by encouraging regular performance opportunities in or out of their own homes.
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Lydia Michelle Bujok- Piano studying piano since the age of 5, is a classically trained pianist, teacher and performer. A passionate accompanist, Lydia has accompanied both local adult and children’s choirs. She is the recipient of accolades and awards from The Royal School of Music and The NJMTA Music Competitions. Lydia enjoys recording her compositions in styles of contemporary, classical, pop and R&B. A dedicated and ambitious teacher, her hope is to impact her students by providing a thorough Music Education, and to touch their lives of her students with her extraordinary music.
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Micaela Campos- Piano,Ukulele Coming from Detroit, Michigan, Micaela holds a BA in Music and Biology from Kalamazoo College where she studied piano with Silvia Roederer and jazz piano with Ron DiSalvio. During her time at Kalamazoo College, she played in the Kalamazoo College Jazz Band, the Kalamazoo Phillharmonia and in pit orchestras for theater productions in the area. Her education at Kalamazoo College also gave her the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Aberdeen, where she took classes and performed with musicians in the Aberdeenshire region. Micaela has taught and directed school and summer camp classes ranging from preschool music classes to rock band classes, in addition to providing private piano and ukulele lessons to people of all ages. Her collaborative and student-led approach encourages her students to create and work on musical goals that suit their interests. As a result, her lessons give her students the tools and knowledge needed to become creative, joyful and collaborative musicians. Currently, Micaela has been playing at churches, at local open mics, pit orchestras and retirement communities in the area in addition to teaching piano. Micaela can't wait to help her students get creative with music!
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Steve Canale- Piano
Look who was on Saturday Night Live! Steve is a graduate of both Weslyan University and Temple University, completing graduate studies in music . Steve brings over 20 years of experience as a Music Teacher in Public Schools in New York and Pennsylvania. An accomplished pianist, Steve has appeared on Saturday Night Live, accompanied on Broadway and served as accompanist for the esteemed Danitra Vance & Mello-O-White. Steve can be heard performing at local churches and and serves as Club Pianist at Shannondell at Valley Forge.
Look who was on Saturday Night Live! Steve is a graduate of both Weslyan University and Temple University, completing graduate studies in music . Steve brings over 20 years of experience as a Music Teacher in Public Schools in New York and Pennsylvania. An accomplished pianist, Steve has appeared on Saturday Night Live, accompanied on Broadway and served as accompanist for the esteemed Danitra Vance & Mello-O-White. Steve can be heard performing at local churches and and serves as Club Pianist at Shannondell at Valley Forge.
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Steve Crino - Composition, Music Theory, Percussion & Piano As an educator, composer, pianist and drummer, Steve's musical interests encompass a wide variety of styles and disciplines. He is passionate about teaching students of all ages and levels in piano, drums, music theory and composition. Steve's educational mission is to not only teach students how ot play an instrument, but to give them the tools to understand music in general. His approach allows students to take their general music knowledge with them to any instrument they may be interested in playing in the future, allowing them to transition to other instruments with ease. Steve is a doctoral candidate at the Peabody Conservatory, where he also completed degrees in Composition (M.M.) and Music Theory Pedagogy (M.M.). |
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Owen Crowley - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass, and Songwriting - is a passionate multi-instrumentalist and performing artist. He has a BA from Temple University and continues to play in various local alternative rock groups like Perpetuals. Some of his favorite venues to play in Philadelphia are World Cafe Live downstairs, Hard Rock Cafe, The Trocadero, and Legendary Dobbs on South Street. You can find Owen working on his Alternative Rock/Pop album, promoting his socials, and getting ready to piece together music videos for his new debut under the name Enley. Having performed in over 100 live shows over the last 12 years he is always jumping at the opportunity to share the love he has for music with others through teaching.
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Matthew Culbertson - Piano
Matthew is at heart, a storyteller. Whether drawing from works of classical literature, jazz innovations or contemporary music. He received his Bachelor in Music from Montclair State and a Masters in Piano Pedagogy from Temple's Boyer School of Music. His overarching goal is to bring beautiful and exciting works, both old and new to students and wider audiences. Matthew enjoys encouraging his students to be creative musicians, and to express their emotions and develop their own interpretations. |
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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. |
Samantha DiPompeo - Brass, Piano & Voice
Samantha graduated from Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance with her BS in Music Education, Voice Concentration. During her time at Temple, she played French Horn in the Wind Ensemble and performed with Temple's Concert Choir. Beyond Performance, her passion is sharing her love of music. She currently teaches K-6 General Music in a Philadelphia Charter School, and serves as Section Leader at Arch Street United Methodist Church in Center City.
Samantha graduated from Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance with her BS in Music Education, Voice Concentration. During her time at Temple, she played French Horn in the Wind Ensemble and performed with Temple's Concert Choir. Beyond Performance, her passion is sharing her love of music. She currently teaches K-6 General Music in a Philadelphia Charter School, and serves as Section Leader at Arch Street United Methodist Church in Center City.
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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.
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Sarah Eom- Piano & Clarinet currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at Temple University’s Boyer College, is studying under Gi Lee. A native of Seoul, South Korea, Eom started her musical training at the age of 12. She is a member of the Temple University Symphony Orchestra, Boyer Wind Symphony and has performed with the Center City Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. She also has performed with the National Orchestra Institute, where she worked with David Allen Miller, Ruth Reinhardt, and Marin Alsop. She recently performed under Kensho Watanabe with the temple University Symphony Orchestra at the Kimmel Center, the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra. One of Sarah’s biggest passions is imparting her love of music with to her students. She enjoys making lessons exciting and fun for her students.
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Keturah Russell- Piano A classical pianist with over 20 years of musical experience. She began teaching herself piano at age four and took lessons at age six. She has taught music to hundreds of students in groups and one on one. She is a composer, arranger and music producer and a graduate from Hampton University, where she studied Communications and Psychology. Her multifaceted background is the foundation for her creativity and effectiveness during piano lessons!
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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.
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.
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Aaron Hench Bass, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele & Voice A multi-instrument instructor, Aaron holds a BA in Music Education from the Boyer College of Music of Temple University, with concentration in voice. Aaron can be found playing bass in a rock band of singing bass in a choir. He is currently teaching High School music in NE Philadelphia. |
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Walter Krissel Bass, Guitar- is a passionate freelance musician, improviser, and educator. Currently pursuing his bachelors at Temple University, Walter strives to perfect his craft as a musician and student. , Walter brings his enthusiasm and skill on his instruments to every lesson. As a multi instrumentalist, Walter specializes in guitar and bass, concentrating on jazz and rock music. With over 9 years of experience on the guitar, Walter enjoys sharing his love of music with students and listeners alike.
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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.
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Liss Leigh Piano, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, & Music Composition- is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator. She hails from the West Coast, and holds two Bachelors of Music in jazz performance and composition from Sonoma State University, and is a recent graduate from the Masters of Fine Arts program in music composition at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She can be seen playing in jazz combos at various venues, or touring with bands as a supporting member, while also leading her own group of original music. liss has taught students of all backgrounds and ages for over ten years, specializing in piano, bass guitar, upright bass, and composition. She finds so much joy in helping students find their artistic voice and helping them discover the magic of making music.
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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.
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Connor O'Neill, Guitar -Connor has developed a love of music through over 15 years of playing guitar and 6 years of teaching. He received a Master’s in Music degree from the University of the Arts in 2019. Connor is experienced in performing jazz, soul, blues, rock, country/folk, musical theater, and classical music. He has performed in jazz clubs like South Jazz Kitchen, Heritage, and TIME, as well as larger events at venues like the Kimmel Center and Barnes Museum. Connor hopes to spread his passion for music through connecting to students and showing them a way to express themselves.
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Justin Oquendo- Piano & Woodwind 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 Koller, 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!
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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.
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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.
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Milton Taylor- Piano, Guitar, & Drums was born in Kingston Jamaica where he became interested in music at a young age after playing the piano while attending St Jude’s Primary School. As his interest in music grew he started to pursue a teaching career where he studied music at the Edna Manley School of the Visual and Performing Arts where jazz pianist Jill Gibson taught him. Milton has been a concert pianist/accompanist for several years and holds a bachelor’s degree in jazz and popular music studies. Teaching music is a very rewarding experience for Milton as he says he gets great pleasure from seeing his students perform and impact their audiences.
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Alice Yang- Piano Falling in love with music from a young age, from watching the progression of her mother's piano students, Alice received her Bachelor's in Piano Performance from the National Taipei University of Education. A recent graduate of Temple University, Hsin-Han earned a dual Master's in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano and Chamber Music. Some of her performance credits include: Chamber Pianist at Barry University, Colby College and Curtis Field Concert Hall. Her greatest love is helping her students master the music they love.
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