MEET OUR TEACHERS!
Our teachers are experts in their chosen instruments and know how to establish a working rapport with their students. They inspire, motivate and challenge the student to achieve, while keeping the experience fun and enjoyable.
Katie has earned her Master's Degree at Westminster Choir College, and is a pianist and vocalist experienced in choral education, elementary music and musical theatre.
Katie teaches voice, piano and ukulele lessons.
KATIE WILLEY
VOICE AND PIANO
Jordan is a multi-instrumentalist with many years of composing and performing experience. As a teacher he encourages exploration and improvisation, guiding his students' development on their musical journey.
JORDAN STACKHOUSE
GUITAR, BASS
Gabby earned her degree in music education at Lebanon Valley College, majoring in flute, in addition to honing her piano and vocal skills. Gabby’s goal is to help develop the musician in her students and show them how music can enrich their lives.
GABRIELLE GIARRATANO
PIANO, VOICE, FLUTE
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!
DYLAN GLEASON
GUITAR, BASS, PIANO
Keiko graduated from Ferris University in Yokohama, Japan, with a Bachelor of Arts. She started taking piano lessons at the age of 5 and has over 20 years' experience teaching piano in Tokyo and New Jersey.
Her students range from preschoolers to adults, from beginners to advanced. Keiko modifies her approach based on her students’ personalities and interests.
KEIKO AU
PIANO
Mary Amato teaches songwriting, ukulele and guitar and enjoys nurturing joy in music making.
She also has experience as a performing singer-songwriter and as a performance coach. In her lessons, she shares strategies for overcoming stage fright and teaches positive ways to embrace the sharing of music.
MARY AMATO
GUTAR, UKE, SONGWRITING
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.
DAVID LONGWORTH
DRUMS (In Home & Online)
Erika is teaching remote lessons as she pursues her Master's Degree in Jazz Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory.
She is a graduate of Music Education at John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, and teaches piano, and voice.
ERIKA HALLENBECK
VOICE AND PIANO (online)
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.
JESSE RIVERA
GUITAR AND PIANO
Matthew teaches online cello lessons 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.
MATTHEW HENEGAN
CELLO (online)
Gustavo is an NJCU jazz performance/Music Education major with experience playing and teaching in Jersey City and Newark. He hopes to one day see some of his own students playing up on the big stage! He is excited to teach students of all ages and levels about the joy of music and its amazing depth!
GUSTAVO CARABALLO
GUITAR, UKULELE, BASS GTR
John founded In Tune seven years ago as a neighborhood music school where kids, adults and teachers can all share the joy of learning and playing music. He is an active Suzuki guitar teacher in addition to teaching morning adult lessons.
JOHN BROPHY
GUITAR