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Marc Mangino
Marc studied music at The College of New Jersey and Westminster Choir College, earning his bachelor’s degree in Music Education. A certified Life Coach, Marc has over 20 years of teaching experience in various settings, including high schools, middle schools, and private lessons. He also authors innovative teaching materials and instrumental method books.
Jessica Peresta
Jessica is the elementary music teacher and curriculum coordinator at The Hill School in Fayetteville, AR and is the founder and CEO of The Domestic Musician, LLC, where products include the Curriculum Design Roadmap course, the HARMONY membership site, and the Elementary Music Teacher Blueprint course.
Michelle Gergich
Michelle Gergich, a flutist and conductor, has over 10 years of experience teaching music to students from ages 3 to adults. She is the Assistant Conductor of the Moorestown Community Band and teaches instrumental music at Mount Laurel's Countryside and Parkway Elementary Schools. Michelle also maintains a private music studio and holds advanced degrees in instrumental conducting and music education from Rutgers University and the University of Minnesota.
Joseph Lewis
Joe Lewis is an experienced music educator with a decade in teaching, specializing in musical theatre, choral music, SEL/DEIB, and middle school music. A Jeff Award nominee, he is also a renowned actor, singer, and recording artist in Chicago. Joe holds degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University and VanderCook College of Music.
Braden Pontoli
Braden Pontoli, a Los Angeles-based film scorer, conductor, and sound healer, blends classical training with multimedia collaborations, crafting meditative and invigorating compositions. Credits include collaborations with producer Peter Rafelson and extensive work with independent film directors and modern dance companies. With an MFA in Music Performance and Composition, his expertise spans genres.
Bob Walker
I have experience with Public, Private, and Charter School Teaching from grades 6-12 as well as Higher Ed. I have a strong dedication to the creation and live performance of original music in all genres. I also believe in continued practice and learning, as well as experimenting with the blending of styles and working in unique musical collaborations.
Tara Planeta
Dr. Tara Planeta holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and earned her Master's Degree in Violin Performance with Orchestral Emphasis from Arizona State University in 2003. She has also studied Suzuki and Traditional Pedagogy for numerous years with renowned pedagogues, and her own teaching style similarly reflects a strong emphasis on theory and technique.
