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Meet Our Expert Instructors

PIANO & VOICE, KEYBOARD, SINGING LESSONS, VOCAL COACH

Olga Seibel's love for music started when she was 5 years old, and has grown into a great passion. She gained her sixteen-year music education while growing up in Russia, graduating from the Saint Petersburg conservatoire. Olga has enjoyed teaching children and adults piano and singing, immediately after completing her third year in the conservatoire. She has had seventeen years of teaching experience since then. She also worked as a singer for 4 years in Saint Petersburg Academic Chapel, performing soprano both as a member of chorus team and solo.

Her teaching methods include, along with piano and singing, all elements of musical grammar, theory, and art of performance. She believes that instead of simply teaching a student an instrument, the instructor should help the student to discover their own talents and boost creative development. This will allow the student to enjoy the art of expressing themselves through the music they play.

GUITAR, ELECTRIC, ACOUSTIC, BASS

Frank Spinuzza has been playing guitar for over 25 years. Influenced by the fluid styles and essence of progressive rock and jazz performers, such as, Al Di Meola, Pat Martino and Wes Montgomery, he obtained his Associates in Art degree in music and a business degree from Roosevelt University. Frank has played with many local bands and appreciates many of the styles of guitar playing.
 

Studying music from an early age, Frank has versatile teaching methods which combine theory, methods, and techniques that help music students build musical awareness and understanding which help establish real confidence to playing guitar.

 

PIANO & VOICE, KEYBOARD, SINGING LESSONS

Kristin Broyles grew up in a family where music was just as important as eating or breathing. The family traveled to many churches performing as a southern gospel group, The Sandiford Family. She began piano lessons at 3 years old and continued until the age of 18. Her teaching experience started under her mother's tutelage, when she was old enough, taking on some of her mother's younger students. From there she branched out and began teaching private lessons. Since then, she has had many students, teaching all ages.

Although she has had many musical experiences and accomplishments, teaching piano continues to be a passion of hers. She strives to make every lesson a positive experience and to learn each student's unique learning style and teach them accordingly.

She uses positive reinforcement for practicing and tries to keep her students as motivated as possible. She place great emphasis on theory and classical music. She wants her students to learn not just the notes of the music but everything else that goes along with it, such as dynamics, voicing, and tempo.

When not teaching, Kristin enjoys going to church to get closer to her Lord, spending time with her husband and 4 year old son, and scrapbooking.


“Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music."
-Sergei Rachmaninov

DRUMS & PERCUSSION

Sean Holmes has been playing drums and percussion since 2001 and enjoys teaching private lessons.

I am well versed in playing all forms of drum kits and orchestral drums (including teaching both matched and traditional grips), as well as xylophone/bells/marimba, steel pan drums, hand drums (bongos, djembes, etc.), and other forms of auxiliary percussion instruments. I teach several different musical styles, including but not limited to: Classical, Jazz, Rock n' Roll, Reggae, Latin rhythms, Electronica/Techno, New Orleans drumming, Blues, and Hip Hop.

I am more than willing to work with school band instructors on their pre-established curricula as well as developing a unique curriculum of my own for each student based on their strengths and needs. I am currently playing drums for a band called We're All Virus. We are in the process of producing a full length album with Evan Coffman of Starlight Studios, and are currently seeking national record label recognition.

We're All Virus - "My Confusion"

Sean currently attends Florida Gulf Coast University, with a major in Psychology a minor in Philosophy.

STRINGS & CLASSICAL GUITAR, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, ETC.

Anthony Herrera is a professional educator who has served the community of Southwest Florida as an elementary teacher and private music instructor for over 15 years.

He majored in music and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of
New Mexico. Anthony has provided private instruction at Mr. Music for more than ten years where he focuses on making lessons fun for students.

GUITAR, ELECTRIC, ACOUSTIC, BASS

Jim Shinn is a native of Fort Myers and started his music education in the Lee County School System. He played trumpet in the sixth grade and continued all through high school. Jim took up the guitar at age thirteen. Although mostly self-taught, he has taken many private lessons over the years. One notable guitar and voice teacher was Alan James, lead guitarist and singer for Roy Orbison.

In the year 2000, Jim became the Praise Band Leader and guitarist at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church. He is currently playing Bass guitar at Good News Baptist Church in Fort Myers. Although he holds an Associates Degree in Business Administration, his passion is helping students to have a fun and exciting experience, while learning to play guitar.

GUITAR, PIANO, VOICE, BANJO, UKULELE, MANDOLIN

 

Dennis Cassella comes from a family of musicians. At an early age he began playing the trumpet and french horn. He quickly realized however that his first love was guitar.

 

He attended Millersville University where he studied music education with an emphasis on guitar pedagogy.

 

Dennis has taught for more than twenty years and performed all over the United States and Canada. He has opened for bands such as the Tramps and worked for ten years as a studio musician at Caprice International Records where he released his first recording project. He is adept at playing and teaching guitar, piano, mandolin, bass, banjo, and ukulele.
 

Dennis studied classical guitar while pursuing his music education degree at Millersville University. He has studied and taught many styles of music from classical to jazz to rock and roll to a wide range of students and believes that no one method is appropriate for all students and customizes his lessons to the student while still maintaining the need to teach the core elements of technique and theory.

STRINGS, VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, ETC.

 

Jonathan Lawrence

Jonathan Lawrence was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida. He earned a bachelor's in music education at Stetson University. He currently teaches music in the Lee County school system and is also the Assistant Concertmaster of the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra.

TRUMPET, FLUTE, CLARINET, SAX, BASSOON

 

Shirley Santos

Ms. Santos is a professional music instructor working at a local charter school. She specializes in teaching instrumental music to middle school and high school students. She heads up the marching band program at school and also offers beginning guitar classes to her students.

We are privileged to have Shirley as a part of our team of private music instructors at Mr Music. She currently teaches brass and woodwind students here at our location.

ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC GUITAR

Nico Santora

Nico is a hard working and reliable freelance producer, composer, and an avid guitarist. Trained at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, CA, Nico has a keen ear for melody and harmonies. He says, "I feel I have found my calling as a teacher of music."

Using time-tested published course materials offered at Mr Music, Nico also incorporates some excellent guitar chord and modal instruction that he has designed himself. He's passionate about helping people to learn to play the guitar, both for those who seek personal enjoyment from the instrument, as well as those who are pursuing a career in music.

BRASS & WOODWINDS, SAX, CLARINET, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, ETC.

Michael Genslinger is a music teacher for Lee County School District. He graduated from Stetson University School of Music with his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance in 2009 and is an active performer. From his jazz experience performing for Carnival Cruise Lines, to his classical experience performing in orchestras, Michael is a very well-rounded musician.

On his free time, Michael enjoys watching sports and spending time with family.

Spaces are limited and scheduling is done on a first come, first served basis.

More Information and Recommendations

Your instructor will recommend a course based on your experience and personal goals. This almost always includes a lesson book that you purchase separately and take home with you. Please be sure to bring your book with you to each lesson. With the exception of piano and drum students, you will need to bring your instrument with you to each lesson.

 

Practice at home is the key to your success!

Mr Music offers the very best experience available in the Fort Myers area for private music lessons. Our instructors are top-notch professional private instructors with years of experience. However, there is no "magic pill." The key to your success is your commitment to attending your lessons consistently and equally important, your practice schedule at home. If possible, set aside a particular time each day that you devote to practicing on your instrument. You should be practicing at least 15 to 30 minutes each day, at least five days a week.

 

Accessories & Books

If you don't already have a music stand at home, please purchase one at Mr Music. We carry a good variety of stands ranging from $19.50 to $79.00. For all instruments other than piano/keyboard, we also highly recommend an electronic tuner. For all instruments we recommend that you have a metronome. This is a device to help you develop your timing skills. We have a great selection of these devices in stock at all times.

 

You need to have an instrument at home on which you can practice each day. If you need an instrument, we will do everything possible to help you get the best value in just the right instrument. We sell and repair many of the most popular musical instruments.

 

When 30 Minutes is Not Enough

Our experience tells us that a 30 minute lesson once a week is ideal for most students. However, if you feel that you would benefit from more lesson time, please be sure to discuss this with your instructor. He or she will provide an honest assessment and make the appropriate recommendations.   

 

VIP Pricing for You!

Students or parents of students who are currently taking lessons at Mr Music automatically qualify for additional discounts on most instruments, equipment, books, and accessories!

 

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Do you need help with your instrument or have questions? Please call (239) 561-5611 or stop in during store hours if we can help you with your musical needs in any way.

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