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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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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.
Amel Christy- Piano is a pianist from Indonesia, and is pursuing her master’s degree in Music Performance, studying with Sara Davis Buechner. Amel was a recipient of the Exceptional Musical Artist Award from Universitas Pelita Harapan College in Indonesia in 2014.
She received awards from the local Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artists Competition and the University of Northern Iowa Concerto Competition.
Besides performing solo, Amel had the opportunity to accompany the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club for the 2016-2017 school year. She was also part of the UNCSA Bernstein’s Mass Production in 2018. Recently, she has completed the University of Penn Data Analysis and Visualization Boot Camp during her last semester at Temple University. Amel loves teaching students of all ages, sharing her love of the piano. Amel loves ice cream, in particular the butter pecan flavor.
She received awards from the local Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artists Competition and the University of Northern Iowa Concerto Competition.
Besides performing solo, Amel had the opportunity to accompany the UNI Varsity Men’s Glee Club for the 2016-2017 school year. She was also part of the UNCSA Bernstein’s Mass Production in 2018. Recently, she has completed the University of Penn Data Analysis and Visualization Boot Camp during her last semester at Temple University. Amel loves teaching students of all ages, sharing her love of the piano. Amel loves ice cream, in particular the butter pecan flavor.
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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.). |
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.
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.
Willa Rose - Douglas Voice
Willa Rose Douglas is an active performer and teacher in the Philadelphia Community, and a recent graduate form Temple University, earning a BA in Voice Performance. While at Temple, Willa performed in operas, with The Temple Concert Choir and A'Capella Ensemble. Willa is a classically trained singer-songwriter performing in theater, and serving on the board of and performing with Gemini Voices Co. Willa enjoys teaching to meet her students interests, infusing Pop, Jazz Classical and Musical Theater and more genres into her lessons.
Willa Rose Douglas is an active performer and teacher in the Philadelphia Community, and a recent graduate form Temple University, earning a BA in Voice Performance. While at Temple, Willa performed in operas, with The Temple Concert Choir and A'Capella Ensemble. Willa is a classically trained singer-songwriter performing in theater, and serving on the board of and performing with Gemini Voices Co. Willa enjoys teaching to meet her students interests, infusing Pop, Jazz Classical and Musical Theater and more genres into her lessons.
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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Tonya Fletcher- Piano
Hailing from Guyana, South America, Tonya began studying the piano at the age of 3. She fell in love with music and the keyboard, and is excited to share her love of music with her students. An accompanist, Tonya enjoys collaborating with other musicians in the Philadelphia area. She is a graduate of Temple University, and recently completed a Coding Boot Camp at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently building a Music Web Application. Tonya’s enthusiastic personality excites her students about their learning. |
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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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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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Ben Rogers-Petro - Guitar, Piano & Strings With no doubts that music is his passion, Ben is a Music Theory Major with Piano Concentration at Temple University. Ben began taking piano lessons with his brother when he was six, and now studies the instrument with Mikhail Yanovitsky, while his brother pursues a rap career. Ben's primary instrument is piano, but he is well versed in violin, guitar and strings. Ben can be heard at local churches, playing live at events and also frequents as a wedding musician. Ben is enthusiastic about music and is excited to share his deep love for music with students, while having fun along the way.
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.
Grace Torna - Piano & Voice
Since she can remember walking and talking, Grace has dreamed of building a life centered around her calling in life - music. Grace is currently a junior in the Boyer College of Music at Temple University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music with focuses upon vocal studies, music theory, and music technology. Grace began studying classical piano at the age of five years old and started taking classical voice lessons at the age of 9. Grace appreciates versatility when it comes to music - whether she is singing at the Vatican, playing keyboard in the orchestra pit for her school’s musical, performing alongside a Philadelphia-based rap trio, or writing and recording original songs, she is fulfilling her passion to share the gift of music with others.
Since she can remember walking and talking, Grace has dreamed of building a life centered around her calling in life - music. Grace is currently a junior in the Boyer College of Music at Temple University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music with focuses upon vocal studies, music theory, and music technology. Grace began studying classical piano at the age of five years old and started taking classical voice lessons at the age of 9. Grace appreciates versatility when it comes to music - whether she is singing at the Vatican, playing keyboard in the orchestra pit for her school’s musical, performing alongside a Philadelphia-based rap trio, or writing and recording original songs, she is fulfilling her passion to share the gift of music with others.
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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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