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Susan French
​​Violin

Susan has a Master’s degree in Violin Performance from University of Michigan, and has taught at Montclair State, Long Island City Academy of Music, and Berkshire Music School.  Her performing experience includes Concertmaster for First National Broadway tours of An American in Paris, Lincoln Center’s South Pacific and Evita. Susan teaches violin and viola and is Suzuki book 2 trained.
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Diana Scime-Sayegh
​Piano

Diana is a graduate of Eugene Lang College at New School University, and attended Sarah Lawrence study abroad in Florence, Italy.  She has been teaching piano for 15 years and is well versed in classical, pop and show tunes.  Her goal is to help students move forward and to foster a fun and exciting relationship with music and the piano.  Her musical experience includes solo performance at Carnegie Hall.
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Henri Reiss-Navarre
​Guitar

Henri is a Graduate of Muhlenberg College in Music Performance, with a concentration in Classical and Jazz Guitar.  He is an excellent musician and instructor on electric, acoustic, slide, classical and steel guitar, electric bass, banjo and ukulele.  He has performance and production experience in Big Band, Jazz Improvisation and Musical Theater, and is an engaging, dynamic instructor.

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Anthony Marsden
​Voice & Piano

Anthony is currently competing his Master’s Degree at Manhattan School of Music and is a highly enthusiastic teacher, performer and choir director with a wide range of experience.  Anthony also teaches beginning-intermediate piano.  Please welcome Anthony!
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Katie Willey
Voice, Piano, Kids' Classes

Katie is currently completing her Master's Degree in Music Education at Westminster Choir College, and has experience as a choral conductor, elementary general music teacher, piano accompanist, and musical theatre music director. Katie teaches piano and voice lessons as well as the Play Guitar! and Play Uke! classes.
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Dylan Gleason
​Guitar & Bass

Dylan is an experienced performer and musician, and a graduate of Hunter College.  Dylan is eager to pass on his knowledge and experience to young musicians, and teaches guitar, piano, bass, drums, Garageband, ukulele and Start a Band!
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Chris Gold
​Woodwinds

Chris is a graduate of William Paterson University Jazz Studies. He teaches saxophone, piano, guitar, flute and clarinet, and music theory. With influences from Charlie Parker and John Coltrane to The Beatles, Chris shares his love and knowledge of music to his students.
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Russ Kaplan
​Piano

Russ is a pianist experienced in jazz, rock and musical theatre, and co-composed the Broadway musical 'In Transit'.  He is the leader of the modern jazz band Russ Kaplan +7, and has performed and recorded with numerous other jazz, funk, rock, and country bands.
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David Longworth
​Drums

David is a methodical and patient drum teacher and mentor with real-world experience.  He has played with Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Ben E. King, Phoebe Snow, Percy Sledge, Joan Osborne, The Drifters and many others.  David teaches our in-home drum lessons.
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Jesse Rivera
​Guitar & Piano

Jesse studied piano and composition at Rutgers University, and teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, piano and drums. Jesse's musical training coupled with on-stage experience (Limelight, Knitting Factory, CBGBs)
has helped him guide and inspire many young musicians.
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 Shanice Aquino
​Voice & Flute

Shanice is a graduate of Boston University where she studied Vocal Performance.  She specializes in classical and musical theater styles, and also teaches flute, piano, guitar, and ukulele.  Shanice is excited to share her knowledge and passion for music with the students of In Tune!
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Will Eversden
​Drums

Will is a graduate of the LA College of Music (Formerly LA Music Academy).  His professional career began at 14 and he has since done everything from orchestral/classical to musical theater to top 40 work - years of practical experience that he is eager to pass on to In Tune's students.
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Abigail Pierre
​Violin & Ukulele

Abi plays violin in the Chamber Orchestra at Seton Hall University, where she is pursuing a degree in Biochemistry. ​ Abi is very experienced teaching younger students, and teaches piano, violin and ukulele. She is excited to inspire within her students a love of music.
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Courtney Sappington
​Guitar

Courtney is a graduate of Musician’s Institute, has taught at NYU, Rockland Conservatory of Music, and is currently Guitar Instructor at Newark Academy.  He has toured with stars from Sly Stone to Ben. E. King, and has played on Broadway and with Keith Richards, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, and others!
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John Brophy
Guitar

John founded In Tune four years ago and is thankful to work with such amazing teachers and students.  His goal is to help students learn while having fun.  John teaches guitar, the Suzuki method, and is learning how to tune the school's many pianos.
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Ruth Tumpalan
Violin & Piano

Ruth earned her Master of Music at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is Suzuki Trained through Volume 4.
She has been teaching individual and group lessons to students for more than 10 years.  She has performed as featured soloist in concerts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
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Matthew Henegan
​Cello

Matthew is teaching remote cello lessons this Fall while he pursues his Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music.  Matthew is very passionate about cello, and tailors his teaching style to fit the needs and goals of his students.
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Erika Hallenbeck
Voice & Piano

Erika is teaching remote lessons this Fall from New England Conservatory as she pursues her Master's Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance!  She a graduate of Music Education at John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, and teaches piano, guitar, vocals and ukulele.

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What Our Students Are Saying

Thank you for fostering June's love of music—she gained so much confidence and it was quite amazing to see the difference between her first In Tune recital and this one. She really looks up to Erika and would not have come so far if it weren't for her, and for the caring atmosphere that you've created. I'd also like to say what a great teacher Jesse has been for me as well. As an adult, it's been wonderful to get back into the swing of playing with his help.  Looking forward to fitting in a few sessions in the midst of a busy summer!  In Tune really is a uniquely special place, so thank you again for all that you do! - Elizabeth & June

Thank YOU very much for your excellent teaching staff who helped Lyric attain her best at school and for recital. I am bursting with PRIDE. - Thank you again!  Terrie 

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