Instructors
Gary Rusnak
Piano and Keyboard
- Studied at The University of Akron
- Played for a variety of Broadway Productions, including Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables
- Conducted for The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber concert tour (U.S., Japan, and Australia)
- 30 years experience teaching instrumental and vocal music privately and in public schools
- Tailors lessons to help students achieve individual goals while gaining a strong understanding of music fundamentals
David McHenry
Guitar and electric bass, all styles
- Studied music at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music
- Founder of Open Ears – Open Minds (a society for Music Appreciation)
- Emphasis on Classical and Jazz, but teaches all styles including folk, bluegrass, and rock
- An appreciation of music inspires students and provides the foundation for success on their instrument
Warren Henry
Guitar and Bass Guitar
- Studied music at The University of Akron
- Professional musician for 26 years
- Teaches guitar and electric bass in Jazz, Rock, and Blues
- Emphasizes music theory that students can apply to their playing
- Focus on fundamentals and the student’s individual strengths
- When you love music – the rest comes naturally
Mike McClosky
Guitar and Bass Guitar
- Masters Degree in Music Education, University of Akron
- Named Outstanding Undergraduate Guitarist, University of Akron
- Teaches Classical, Rock, Jazz, and Fingerstyle guitar, and Rock and Jazz bass
- Emphasis on reading, music theory, and fundamentals
- 20+ years performing professionally
Al Bauhof
Guitar
- Studied classical guitar and music theory at Kent State University
- Self produced recordings available on CD Baby
- Many years of performance experience
- Focus on Theory, Harmony, and Composition as well as Technique
Megan Denman
Piano
- B.M. Piano Performance Baldwin-Wallace College
- M.M. Piano Performance University of Akron
- Judge for CSU Junior Piano Festival 2008, 2009, 2010
- Staff accompanist at Baldwin-Wallace
Amelia Giles
Violin and Viola
- BM Violin Performance, Manhattan School of Music
- MM Violin Performance and Chamber Music, University of Michigan
- Teaches a combination of traditional and Suzuki methods of violin playing
- Member of the Canton Symphony Orchestra and Akron Symphony Orchestra
Norman Tischler
Woodwinds
- Bachelor Degree in music Education, New York University
- Graduate courses at Cleveland State and Ball State Univ.
- 2008 Cleveland Free Times “Best Horn” winner
- Focus on fundamentals and the student’s individual strengths
- Public school Band Director experience
Harry Madorsky
Guitar
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Illustration and Fine Arts from University of Colorado
- Performs and records professionally as singer/songwriter
- Music archivist with knowledge of history in all styles
- Incorporates current music to teach fundamentals
Rob Thorndike
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Voice
- Bachelor’s of Music in Guitar Performance and Music Education at Youngstown State University.
- Has taught private guitar and drum lessons in both schools and studios since 2005.
- Served as Percussion Pit Instructor for the Warren Junior Military Band.
- Focus on fundamentals and music theory as it applies to the students’ music interests.
Jacquelyn Mouritsen
Voice
- Master of Music in Vocal Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music
- Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude in Speech Pathology, Brigham Young University
- General Artistic Director of Great Lakes Light Opera
- 10 years of experience singing
- Teaches technique, artistry, and performance skills with particular emphasis on healthy sound production
- Can teach a variety of styles