Music Teachers
ELENA TORREY
~ Flute ~ Piano ~
If you love the sound of the flute, and would like to learn how to play, I'd be happy to get you started!
I grew up in Amherst, Mass. where I began taking music lessons at the age of eight. When I was twelve years old, my family moved back to Colombia, where I did my junior high and high school, and continued music studies at the local university and conservatory. At the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati I earned my Master of Music degree.
I have over 20 years experience teaching and coaching students of all levels. I've played with chamber groups and orchestras all over the world, and also been Music Director for several groups and ensembles, including several youth orchestras. If you want details, you can check out my webpage: www.mariaelenatobon.com
After 17 years of successful practice in New York City, I recently married and moved to Peterborough, and I'm thrilled to teach Flute for the Peterborough Music Company.
Along with my classical training, I've played many styles of music including Latin, Pop and Contemporary. I can help you create and enjoy the music you love!
MARK JENNINGS
Percussion ~ Piano ~ Music Theory & Composition
Mark’s gained percussion, vocals and keyboard experience from his 43 years of performing and touring in various bands and stage shows. Mark is currently the music director and drummer for the “The Nines”, a local 10 piece R&B band and currently owns and is the engineer of Tap Root Studio, a digital audio recording facility. Mark is the former owner of Keystone Drum Shop in Northampton, Massachusetts. Mark’s students have been accepted to the Julliard School of Music in New York, Berklee School of Music in Boston, Oberlin college in Oberlin, Ohio, The Army band and other liberal arts colleges across the country.
Mark earned his BA in Music Theory and Composition at Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire. He has experience with MIDI sequencing programs, electronic music generation with drum machine, tone generators, sampler, synthesizer and keyboard controller units. Mark is currently working towards his Masters Certificate with Berklee School of Music. Additionally, A private tutorial, drums and percussion, Cleveland Music Settlement School and Cleveland Institute of Music with teachers, Robert Matson and Richard Weinert of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. Carmine Pepe (1969-1971), Gary Chaffee (1994) and Classical Piano, Felix Margolin (1998).
Mark Lives with his wife, three horses, five cats and 40 odd chickens on a farm in southern New Hampshire where, when he is not tending the gardens or poultry, he gives private drum, theory and piano lessons . Mark gigs out regularly, with his ten piece “classic rock” function band as well as pick-up gigs for jazz ensembles, reggae, country and other assorted bands in the area. In addition to his own private piano lessons, Mark’s continuing professional development includes master classes with Gary Chaffee, noted Yamaha clinician and with Russian piano teacher Felix Margolin. Non-musical activities include farming, weightlifting, reading classical history, stamp collecting, cat herding and keeping his wife happy.
Additional performance experience includes:
- Drummer and bak-up vocalist for Bill Shontz’s “Green-Up Band”
- Extensive studio recording experience, most recently for noted children’s performer Bill Shontz; Animal Tales (1993), Teddy Bear Picnic (1997), Read a Book (1999).
- Album with Irish rocker Larry Enright (1996)
- Album with Kathleen Arco and ken Laroche and various other jingles and project recordings (1996).
- Album with Lester Hirsch (1998).
- Christmas album with Kevin Sysyn (1998).
... and STILL MORE GREAT MUSIC TEACHERS!
Tristan Riggs
Nicole Trottier, Saxophone
Dan Farina, Trumpet
Maria Belva, Voice
JT Lawrence, Mandolin, Dobro, Banjo, Guitar (all blue grass instruments)
Randy Kellogg, Harmonica, Violin/Fiddle, Guitar, Bass
Jonathan Smith, Banjo
Lou Roten, Fiddle
Store/Studio Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm ~ Saturday 10am-2pm