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My name is Emily and I teach French Horn! I am from the US originally, but I currently live in Germany, where I am pursuing a master's degree at the Musikhochschule Trossingen. I have a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina as well as a Master of Music degree from Indiana University.

I am a composer, trumpet player based in Athens, Greece. Even though I had mostly classical training, I ended up being attracted a lot by western European avant-garde, experimental music, electronic music as well as folk music of the Balkans. Born in 1979, I started my personal, musical journey with guitar and songwriting at an early age.

As a passionate educator and an advocate of community engagement, Connor Thummel has taught privately and co-founded ensembles across the country. Before arriving in Boston, Mr. Thummel co-directed and performed with Benefit Brass, a Chicago-based non-profit brass ensemble that organized benefit concerts for charities.

Hello! My name is Jacob Hartis and I play the French Horn! I have several years of experience in private instruction and nearly 10 years of professional performing experience! I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from Young Harris College and I am expected to graduate in May with my Master's Degree in Music Performance at Georgia State University.

Hi all! I'm a music producer, with a project management and international relations background as well. I've worked with children, TA'd Engineering at Brown U., and teach students of all ages in music production, theory, and performance. I have a Master's in Production from Berklee College of Music, and 20+ years industry experience, based in NYC and New England.

My Background I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band.

Henry Harris is a graduate of Varina High School in Henrico, VA and is currently attending Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC. He is earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance with a concentration in Trombone. In hopes of building his skills in performance and also composition.

Hello! My name is Michael Digman, and I am currently a student at SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music looking for teaching experience. I am currently studying music education with a minor in Jazz Studies. My main instrument is trumpet, but I also am able to teach beginner guitar and trombone.

James Heaton is an experienced trumpeter, conductor and arranger based in Leeds. Beginning his career in Manchester as Principal Trumpet of the Halle Youth Orchestra, James has had a rigorous training in all musical genres, including jazz, classical and popular music; playing with renowned ensembles such as Leeds Symphony Orchestra, West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra, Doncaster…

I am not currently accepting new students at this time. If you wish to schedule a lesson with me, please communicate this with me and we can make sure to find a time that fits out schedules. I have been playing music for 20 years over a variety of instruments including piano, bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, vocals, kit, trumpet, flute, and many more.