Instructor: Corey Beauregard

Corey has played guitar for over 15 years, and has actively played in rock, jazz and acoustic projects for over 10 years. He is competent in many genres, including rock, jazz, bluegrass, country, fusion and metal. He specializes in teaching via applied music theory and developing improvisation techniques. Ideal for beginner, intermediate, and some advanced students.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Music Theory

Instructor: Gordon Swanson

Trained in classical music – viola and choral music – Gordon has been playing guitar since grade school, and in jazz and rock groups starting in college. With formal guitar training in jazz, Gordon can help beginning and intermediate players with applied music theory, chord structure, scales and improvisation.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Bass, Music Theory

Instructor: Colin Stevens

Colin has been playing guitar for over 10 years and currently plays in a progressive rock band called Sunset Mission. His influences include Animals as Leaders, Heart, Black Sabbath, and others. Colin is currently studying guitar and music production at Berklee Online.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Music Theory, Music Production

Instructor: Sean Horan

Sean has 20+ years of guitar and music theory experience. He studied guitar, music theory and sound recording at the University of Massachusetts Lowell under professors John Wheatley (of the Supremes), Mark Michaels, Rick Schilling and Robert Keeler. With a background in Song Writing, Blues, Rock,Folk and Jazz, Sean's teaching style stresses a mindset in creativity, music theory as well as hand strength and dexterity. His musical influences include John Mayer, John Petrucci, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, James Taylor, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Music Theory, Song Writing (including lyrical guidance)

 

Instructor: Ralph Rotondo

Ralph Rotondo brings over four decades of teaching, performing, and mentoring experience to his music students. A graduate of the University of Lowell's prestigious Jazz Studies program, Ralph is a passionate educator and versatile guitarist who combines his classical tuba background into the unique voice of the seven-string guitar. Influenced by the style of George Van Eps, Ralph has developed a rich, multi-voiced approach to the instrument.

His playing spans a wide range of styles including Jazz, Classical, Funk, Blues, and Afro-Caribbean music. Throughout his musical journey, Ralph has studied with renowned artists and educators such as Jerry Bergonzi, Charlie Banacos, Harvey Diamond, and Attila Zoller. He has also participated in master classes with jazz legends Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Max Roach, Billy Taylor, and Ted Dunbar.

Ralph’s teaching experience is equally broad, with faculty roles at Indian Hill Art Center, The Groton School, The Lawrence Academy, and the Creative Arts for Kids program in Reading, MA. He has taught in both public and private school settings, run his own teaching studio, and led numerous ensemble and afterschool music programs.

Whether introducing a beginner to their first chords or guiding advanced students through jazz improvisation and theory, Ralph’s teaching reflects his deep musicianship, technical excellence, and dedication to helping each student find their own musical voice.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Music Theory

Instructor: Storm Keaney

Storm has been in the music and theater scene for over 10 years. He's been trained in musical theater vocals, Acapella, and other forms of live vocals. His main inspirations come from Steampunk and Cabaret bands, goth culture and media, old literature, and Broadway. Currently, he's a one-man theatrical steampunk show. He's performed in countless theater productions from middle school though highschool and has spent two years in an acapella group. His specialities lie in fundamentals training and audition/theatrical musical preparation, but can train anyone of any voice level!

Lesson Offerings: Voice

Instructor: John Georges

With over 50 years of teaching experience, students are guided, not only in mastering the drums, but also in achieving broader life successes through music. John's proven methods enhance both drumming skills and personal growth, making for a transformative learning experience.

Professional performances include television, nightclubs, music studios, weddings, and shows with small to Big Bands. (Big Band is in my soul, big time).

John studied with Joe Morello of The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Alan Dawson, Boston's renowned legend, Fred Buda of the Boston Pops, Gene Roma, Gary Chaffee, and Joe Hunt at Berklee College

Lesson Offerings: Drums

 

Instructor: William (Bill) Buckley

William was born into a musical family. His father was a Classical composer, and his mother was a vocalist with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. His early musical education was rooted in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. At age 13, William transitioned from Violin to Guitar. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the esteemed Berklee College of Music, where he earned a BS in Music Production with a minor in Performance. He has been teaching guitar professionally for more than 40 years.

In addition to his work as a private instructor, William has largely focused his efforts as a session guitarist for studio work and musical theater. His experience includes past tours of “Rock of Ages,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Book of Mormon,” and “American Idiot: The Musical” (to name a few). William is the full-time guitarist for 2025 Boston Music Awards Country Artist of the Year, “Samantha Rae”, as well as “Another Tequila Sunrise - A Tribute to the Eagles.” As a freelance “Hired Gun,” he has spent the past 10 years supporting various musical artists across the United States and Canada.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Bass, Music Theory

 

Instructor: Tim Corrigan

Tim is a classically trained musician that has been playing guitar for over thirty years. He has worked as a guitar instructor for over ten years. He has played in multiple bands since high school has years of experience with live performance. Tim is well versed in teaching a variety of genres, from rock, indie all the way to jazz. He has strong experience working with players at all levels and catering lesson styles to best fit student’s needs. Tim is well versed in music theory having studied under multiple instructors and is a passion of his. Tim is influenced by many guitarists such as John Mayer, Steve Lukather, Jonny Greenwood, Slash, Jimmy Page and a wide variety of others.

Lesson Offerings: Guitar, Bass, Uke, Music Theory