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| Teaching is an awesome responsibilty!.... Our teachers love to teach!! We are patient and focused teachers, keeping our students on a positive track to improvement. We encourage adults as well as children, to study under our guidance and bolster their confidence. Additionally to participate in the inherent joy and satisfaction which comes from studying and playing an instrument … more specifically, great music!
Midtown Music teaches a wide variety of instruments. If you are a teacher looking for a home, please contact us and we'll see if there is space for you! Violin, Cello, Upright Bass, Classical Guitar, Brass, Woodwinds, Electric Guitar, Drumset, Voice, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Electric Bass, Hand Percussion Band Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Rock Ensemble 
| Barry Arvin Young | Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar | Barry is a road tested professional Rock n' Roll veteran. With more than 30 years of experience, he has toured all over North America playing different styles of music and has helped launch many others in a career of music. He is a family man that has been teaching and developing new artists at Midtown Music for nearly a decade! Barry can teach several types of music, using theory, technique, improvisation or ear training. He is also a very valuable source of knowledge in the areas of performance and music gear. You can usually catch him in performance as a solo artist, fronting his own band or as a side man for various other acts throughout New England! | 
| Lauren Hottinger | Guitar | Lauren is an Alumni here at Midtown! She ia a student of Barry Arvin Young and has become a song writer who performs locally. While attending school she has discovered that she likes to pass on the knowledge she has received and is taking on beginner students to get them started on the road of a life-long love of music. | | 
| Tom Hall | Classical and Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Guitar Shop | Tom Hall has been a member of the Midtown family for over 7 years! He is one of our busiest musicians! His students are be taught how to emote, as well as, 'shred' on the electric guitar. Raised on heavy metal, he's a rocker with Heart...., Queen, Ozzy, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Yes or any other number of 'Clash' bands in the Portland area! As in-house guitar repair tech, he also gives lessons in guitar repair and guitar set-up! | | 
| Sarah Gagnon | Piano, Voice | Sarah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southwestern A/G University in Dallas, TX with a degree in Music Performance and Church Ministry. Sarah has been singing and playing piano for over 14 years with experience in both classical and contemporary music styles. She has participated in musical theatre and music performances in both vocal and instrumental areas and has experience in directing choirs and ensembles, song-writing and playing in a contemporary band. Sarah and her husband, Eric, moved to Maine from Texas in July 2008 and are currently associate pastoring in Saco. | | 
| Alex Adams | Jazz Guitar Rock Guitar Ensemble | Alex can rock with the best of 'em and has the training and discipline techniques to help any guitarist further their knowledge on their way to musicianship. He is our Ensemble Coach and can play multiple instruments which helps him navigate new players through the world of 'Rock Band'. His latest voyage will come ashore in May on the goodship "Power Chord Players"!! "I am an accomplished guitarist and instructor with over ten years playing guitar and three plus years teaching privately, from my home studio in Gray and in music stores in the Lewiston area. I've worked at Music Maniac and am currently an instructor at Midtown Music. I started playing guitar at around age 12 and haven't missed a day since, I started out on my own and then spent time studying with some of Maine's finest teachers including Paul French, Bob Thompson and Denny Breau. I've performed in many styles from Cuban and Salsa Music to 80's Hair metal. I am currently continuing my education at the University of Maine at Augusta in music performance and education. Through the program there I have had opportunities to play with world class musicians like Master percussionist Norm Bergeron and Trumpet player Chuck Winfield (of Blood, Sweat & Tears) and have had the fine fortune of meeting many other impassioned young musicians. | | 
| Deb Peck | Brass & Woodwinds | Native of Biddeford Deb Peck has taught generations of musicians here. As a school band director, Deb manages to help the little guys and gals shine in local school programs. Teaching many different instruments at the same time she can nurture her students to the concert level of performance! | | 
| Benjamin Goodwin | Intermediate & Advanced Piano | Ben is an enthusiastic piano player/teacher who's knowledge of music theory and teaching method is quite extensive. With a Bachelor's of Music Degree from USM, he brings a philosophical to the students he teaches which can be applied to any aged student. All aspects of music will be covered as the student advances in skill; from the very basics such as posture and hand posistion, to playing pieces strictly from sheet music compared to playing by ear as well as thinking about theory from both an absolute and relative perspective. Complete uderstanding is the key to student sucess and continued interest in piano playing as well as conveying a love for music and jazz history. Classical repertoire is encouraged in conjunction with any specific genre of music a student wishes to enjoy. | | 
| Christine Gabree | Violin, Cello | Christine Gabree began studying strings at the age of nine. At Boston University, she studied with several Boston Symphony Orchestra violinists and earned a Bachelors degree in Music. After college, Christine played in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra for sixteen years. She was then concertmistress of the Lowell Philharmonic for one season followed by a year of Suzuki teacher training. Christine has recently completed a Masters degree in Education, specializing in Special Education, and she has a CHRC and provisional Maine teaching certification. Christine enjoys teaching and playing classical, Irish, and popular music. With ten+ years teaching experience, she enjoys combining her variety of training and experience to create a fun, nurturing, and individualized approach to instruction. | 
| Duane Edwards | Upright, Jazz & Electric Bass | Duane is an accomplished bass musician and teacher currently residing in Biddeford, Maine. He studied jazz at the University of Maine at Augusta with Boston bassist Greg Loughman, Thelonious Monk Institute Award recipient Steve Grover, the composer Richard Nelson, and saxophonist Frank Mauceri. Duane has also studied with jazz heavyweight Ben Allison. Duane has performed throughout New England and Canada, in a variety of groups with styles ranging from rock to jazz to Cuban. Duane currently teaches at River Tree Arts, National Music Workshops, and with us here @ Midtown Music! | | 
| Tom Welch | Banjo Mandolin | If pickin' and a' grinnin' sounds like fun, you'll love hangin' out with Tom. A performing veteran of the banjo and mandolin Tom plays with a variety of local acts and is a lawyer by day! He has made it his goal to pass on the legacy of the only instrument that hails the USA as it's origin...The Banjo! He has also helped many foster their passion for the mandolin. | 
| Tom DelRossi | Drumset & Percussion Ensremble | Tom is a graduate of The University of Maine in Augusta with a Bachelors of Music. Since coming to Maine from the Boston area Tom has had the opportunity to perform with dozens of Maine artists and bands. Currently he maintains an active schedule working with the likes of The Evan King Group, Johnny No Shoes, Jazzy Chaz & the DelRossi Posse and one of Portland's Premier Wedding Bands The Waiters. In addition to playing out Tom is a faculty member for National Music Workshops as well as Mid-Town Music in Biddeford.
"I feel that a good teacher is a great tool not only to further ones musicianship, but also as a person young students can look up to. I believe that good role models are needed for the youth and this can be found with the right teachers."
www.tomdelrossimusic.com
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| Jonathan Raymond | Brass & Woodwinds Ensemble | Jon Raymond has been with the Midtown organization for 4 years. He loves to play, teach and make learning fun and exciting! He brings a level of encouragement into the class room rarely seen and can help any student find their voice through music. Jon's home is filled with the music of his children, who play piano, violin and trumpet!! Jon believes music is important to the developement of a healthy life-style! |
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