Who Are We?
Mike Aehle, bluegrass banjo instructor. Since 2016
Mike Cosentino, classical, acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele instructor, since 2022 Michael Cosentino is a classically trained guitarist with 22 years of experience in a variety of musical styles. He started his studies under John Mcclellan at the St. Louis Symphony Music School and continued to earn a BM of music performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he
Tom Malone, guitar, electric guitar, bass. Tom is a seasoned instructor and is now back on staff as an instructor. Tom Maloney has been playin’ the blues for a long time and has entertained blues lovers all over these United States, Europe, (Germany w/the Soulard Blues Band) and South America.
Abby Flanagan, fiddle and violin. Abby began playing fiddle in the third grade when she was introduced to French Canadian tunes and the local fiddle traditions of Maine. Abby loves introducing people to the world of fiddle, showing them old tunes that are new to them. She mostly teaches by ear (but can also teach sight-reading) and working on ear-training techniques to help students develop the skills to ultimately learn tunes on their own. My approach to beginner fiddlers is broad and applicable to a variety of student interests, focusing on bowing technique, melodic ear-training, and intonation. My approach to intermediate or advanced lessons is geared towards the Appalachian old time tradition and honing an individual sound. Abby can also teach beginning violin, with the focus on technique and fundamentals.
