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My name is Justin Butler. I am 37 years old and I am from St. Louis, MO. I am a professional musician and music producer/audio engineer as well as a part time singer-songwriter. My two main instruments are the guitar and the drums, and I have been playing both for 24 years.

Ansel Cohen is a freelance cellist hailing from Santa Rosa, CA. Residing in New Jersey he is always in search of new and exciting avenues of collaboration and musical expression. As a live performer, he’s shared the stage with Fuerza Regida, Sofia Carson, Mark O'Connor, Ruff Ryders, Kimberley Locke, and Josh Groban.

Hello! I'm Kevin and it's nice to meet you. Before I dive into myself, my one goal in teaching is to give you a happy and healthy relationship with music. That's it! If you walk away from our lessons, be it one or for years, I want you to always have a relationship with music that makes you smile. When you go see a movie, you appreciate the score.

Parker Olson is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and had the honor of studying with Charles Settle, Tom Sherwood, and Bill Wilder in the Atlanta Symphony. He was the tenured Principal Percussionist of the Billings Symphony for 2023-24 Season and has performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, and the Boston Philharmonic.

Hi, I'm Rob Steadman of Uptown Drumming. I have been behind the Drum Kit for 20 years, 13 of those years as a professional touring a recording drummer. I have taught students of all ages and all abilities to great success. Whatever your goals, whether you delight in mastering this complex instrument, or whether you hope to be a professional yourself one day, I can help you get…

Hi! I’m Chris — a NYC-based drummer, music director, and educator who’s spent the last decade-plus performing, touring, and helping build shows with Blue Man Group. I’ve played thousands of shows across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, trained new performers, and held multiple Music Director roles with the company.

I teach fun, personalized guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, and I've been at it since 2011. Choosing the right teacher for yourself or your child can potentially make the difference between a weekly obligation and a meaningful learning experience that can enrich your life!

Hi! I’m Brian Zimmerman, a lifelong musician, passionate educator, and the founder of Bravo Beats. I’ve been playing drums and percussion for over 20 years, and teaching for more than a decade. Music has taken me across stages, classrooms, studios, and recording sessions—and now, it brings me into the homes of families across Bergen County.

Nicole grew up in a small town on Long Island, New York. She had an active young mind with a love for music and rhythm. Luckily, she began her musical journey with private piano lessons at age five. Having lessons this young certainly helped her understand the student experience of learning how to use your skills and discipline to be successful as a musician.