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Specializing in trumpet, keyboards, and guitar, he performs frequently in Hartford, New Haven, & New York. His music for film has been a part of festivals in Berlin, Cardiff, Los Angeles, and more. At the University of Connecticut, he studied composition and trumpet with Grammy-winning artists Kenneth Fuchs and Louis Hanzlik, and piano and arranging with Earl MacDonald. Believing that music should be collaborative & expressive, Grant's focus is growing students that are both proficient musicians and enthusiastic creators! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/e2f02178-5b35-4430-b3ea-0e9b58f86928/Sandy.jpeg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Sandy holds a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance from Humboldt State University in CA. She has 8 years of experience teaching private lessons and general music to all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Sandy teaches piano and ukulele lessons. “Hi, my name is Sandy! I'm not just here to teach you how to play, I'm also here to make sure that you ENJOY what you play. My goal is not to craft students into the perfect performer, nor to force a proficiency through strict and rigid practice structures. Instead, I aim to work with my students to find where their interests lie, and curate their lessons to best suit them. Because first and foremost, we play music for ourselves, and if we aren’t enjoying it, what’s the point? Music is something that we choose to do, not something that we have to do.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/6eee8c91-2075-42e3-8d73-4b2d6c189bfc/Photo+Jul+26%2C+12+58+34+PM.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Teresa is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance. She also holds a Master of Music degree from Ithaca College in Violin Performance with a Suzuki Emphasis. Teresa teaches classical violin, viola and beginner piano and has a lifelong love of popular, Broadway, ethnic and folk music. Teresa particularly enjoys helping students become aware of their own ability to learn, to discover, and to create. Teresa has performed with the New Haven and Waterbury Symphony Orchestras, and at the Shubert, Oakdale and Bushnell with popular performers such as Harry Connick, Jr., and Johnny Mathis. She lives in Cheshire with her family and farm animals, pigs, ducks, and chickens. She welcomes students of all ages to come and learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/d3413862-85d0-4d5c-ab90-be70180ae48b/IMG_0076.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Justin is a percussionist and composer from Hartford, who specializes in drum set. He has been playing drums in the CT and NY area since 2009, opening for acts including Panic at the Disco, Local H and Consider the Source. He loves playing all genres of music, and has been in bands ranging from "Hard Rock" to "Alternative Jazz Hip Hop". Justin graduated from UConn with a B.A. in Music, studying Percussion. He performed with the UConn Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Women's Choir. Since graduating, Justin has been enthusiastically sharing his love of music through education and performance. He believes that improvisation and composition are important to unlock creative freedom in any musician. Other than percussion, he also teaches beginner piano, guitar, and ukulele. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/ebe52331-5c7a-4af5-aa4e-df16eb17ea69/IMG_4326+2+%281%29.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Ben Yuscavage is a teacher of piano, drum-set, and percussion for over 10 years with students of all abilities and experience levels. He loves making music, and loves helping people to perform and appreciate music even more. Ben performs throughout Connecticut in classical, jazz, pop, and theatre venues. Some of his favorite musical experiences include recording Harry Connick Jr.'s "The Happy Elf" album, performing with the United States Army Field Band, playing kit on his wife’s debut EP, and teaching through The Hartt School Community Division. During the week, Ben is a band and orchestra teacher for talented young musicians. He began his musical journey singing in church, piano lessons at age 5, and playing on his older brother's drum set. He's gained musical experience in countless fields and attributes his strengths and successes to his patient teachers. Ben's teaching pedagogy gives equal focus to mastering fundamentals, performing favorites, and exploring new styles. Students of Ben perform in recitals, compose new songs, win auditions, fall in love with music, record originals and covers, and practice hard. Students have an equal ownership of where lessons lead and Ben makes sure they have every resource they need to become the musician they've always dreamed of. There's no goal unattainable and lessons will enhance new musicians and veteran artists alike. If you're curious about piano, drum set, or percussion lessons and need a teacher who works hard for you, Ben is excited to meet you and join you on your musical journey. Outside of teaching and performing, Ben is a video & audio editor, father of 2 dogs and a cat, video game enthusiast, and probably drinking something from Panera Bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/501edb95-6663-4972-a0fd-0e6e4effdcce/IMG_3937.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out David’s musical career began in 2017, when he recorded saxophone in a friend’s living room for their indie band’s EP. Since then, he has performed in venues across the country for various bands, most notably with the Rock This Town Orchestra, led by guitarist Anthony Bambino. In 2020, he graduated with a BA in Audio & Music Production from Western Connecticut State University. There he studied saxophone and flute under broadway musician Dave Noland. Merola used his time at university refining his skills in both jazz and traditional styles of music. Through the CT Office of Higher Education, Merola acquired a certification to teach music in CT public schools. He currently works as the general music teacher at the Middle School of Plainville, where his primary role is to teach piano, guitar and recording techniques. David is co-director of the MSP Jazz Band, and he also plays an active role in instructing members of the band and chorus at the middle school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/d96d041f-1132-4235-8498-dd43416c831b/IMG_2092.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Dr. Karen Van Houten has been involved in music as a performer, music director, vocal coach, church musician and music teacher, with experience in both public and private school settings. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree (music education/voice) from Anna Maria College, a Master of Music (vocal performance) from Johns Hopkins University/Peabody Conservatory and a Ph.D. (vocal performance) from NYU. She taught middle school music for 7 years, has been a private voice/piano teacher for 25+ years and serves as Artistic Director for her performing arts company, Simple Gifts Productions. It is in this capacity that she has produced 20 years of dramatic/musical theatre productions, recitals, dinner theatre cabarets and Got Talent showcases, with performers in grades K-12. She has also worked for Long Island’s USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts and John Engeman Theater. While Dr. Van Houten has trained singers of all ages, she has had particular success with child and teen performers. Her students have won national singing competitions, performed on Broadway, in national tours, as National Anthem soloists for professional sports teams and in leading roles in school and regional productions. For over three decades, Dr. Karen Van Houten has been providing training for students who have professional aspirations, just love to perform or simply want to improve their skills! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/77ccc968-29ec-4046-997d-75d23be0fde6/20231207_145833+2.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Angie holds a Bachelor's of Music in oboe performance from the Hartt School. A prolific oboe & flute player, she has performed throughout New England. Beginning her teaching career after college, she found a passion for helping woodwind and piano students to reach their goals while playing songs they enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/09334c6d-8d4f-469b-b664-d091d54e53b2/adamguitar.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out From nationally renowned orchestras to touring rock bands, multi-instrumentalist Adam Finkelstein has turned years of experience in the music industry into a unique and personalized approach to music education, empowering musicians from all walks of life to access the music within themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/de985bf2-86fa-4cfd-a6a6-eebfda5b2626/pic+of+me+guitar.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Nick is a guitar player and instructor based in New Haven county. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in jazz studies from Western Connecticut State University. Nick started playing guitar at age 10, beginning with rock tunes and the blues. Since then, he has studied a wide range of styles including jazz and classical music with renowned teachers such as Christopher Morrison and Joe Tinari. Nick has played at venues around Connecticut with rock, blues, jazz, and funk bands. He has also played many gigs as a solo guitar player playing everything from the Beatles to Beethoven. Nick has experience working with students of all ages and skill levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/4a1775c6-378a-441d-88c9-be898145ca08/Photo+Feb+21%2C+5+56+53+PM.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Luke enjoys teaching all styles of music, and truly enjoys fostering excitement about music in students of all ages. He is an accomplished professional guitarist that has worked in many styles doing pop, funk, blues, folk, rock, jazz, and world music in a plethora of settings. He has opened for legendary acts such as Al Green, Sun Ra, and Los Lobos, performed on Broadway, composed and recorded for television and film, worked with dance ensembles, cruise ships, theatre companies, and bands. His latest obsession, gypsy jazz, has been keeping him quite busy these past couple of years. Luke has traveled to the Netherlands to study with Paulus Schafer and Fapy Lafertin, at their Sinti camp, traveled across Europe performing and learning. He has also studied with Jack Peterson, Billy “spaceman” Patterson, Gonzalo Bergara, Stephane Wrembel, Paquito Lorier and performed with many of the above as well. Luke was an instructor at Django in June in 2017 and recently came out with his first gypsy jazz album entitled, “Silk and Steel” which. Jazz Profiles Says is “an homage to Django’s influence accompanied by Luke’s statement of independent creativity.” And The New York City Jazz Record states that his “take on the style is to inject some very modern energy along with judiciously placed non-jazz undertones. That’s the crucial difference between maintaining and enriching a legacy.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/2e66611f-5a41-467d-8022-b1e38776a57e/eedf35ba-5c92-4d97-b6ba-edf0a3feef36-1_all_7198.png Our Teachers - Make it stand out Elana is a seasoned vocalist and guitarist with over two decades of performance experience, sharing her music across the region and beyond. She’s opened for Christine Ohlman and produced her own showcase at the Milford Arts Council. As both a solo artist and collaborator, Elana brings her passion to the stage and studio alike. Since 2022, she’s been teaching students of all ages—both privately and in schools—helping each one discover and develop their unique voice and performance style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/10de8326-a23f-4352-8b8d-15d3cd6faac5/image0.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out Colin is a bassist and composer/producer from the New Haven area. He began his musical journey on the saxophone in middle school before switching to the electric bass and attending the Educational Center for the Arts magnet program for high school. While there he began to study the upright bass, eventually moving on to SUNY Purchase to study jazz, and picking up guitar and piano along the way). While there he was fortunate enough to study privately with Scott Colley, Todd Coolman, and Doug Weiss, as well as perform in ensembles coached by Hal Galper, Ritchie Morales, Ralph Lalama, and David Dejesus. Since then he has performed locally with Fever (wedding/top forty band) and Nick DiMaria (jazz/fusion), as well as around New York and New England with the likes of Sal Valentinetti (The Voice) and Bilaal Avaz (American Idol). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/9753fb57-365a-4d15-b0e0-2bf0789375a3/IMG_8559.jpg Our Teachers - Make it stand out As a child Austin was privileged to grow up in a household with two music-loving parents. There, he was exposed to a broad variety of music from his parents’ generation, taken to concerts, and inspired by his guitarist father. Austin began seriously playing guitar in high school, and went to the University of Rhode Island to pursue a bachelors in music education. He studied classical guitar under John Dennewitz and Adam Levin, and jazz guitar under Eric Hofbauer, who is still a big influence on his playing. 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Weekdays July 13th - July 24th Location: West Main Music Academy (470 West Main Street, Cheshire) Students entering 3rd through 6th grade: $279 / Mon - Fri / 12pm - 1:00pm Students entering 7th through 12th grade: $349 / Mon - Fri / 1:30pm - 3:00pm Performance: Evening of Friday, July 24th (time TBD) In this instructor-led group program, students will form a band consisting of a variety of instruments and will rehearse and perform with other musicians. The program will culminate in a public performance - The Big Gig! This program offers the experience of playing in a band, meeting other students and musicians, and taking your musical skills out of the practice room & onto the stage. WMMA teacher Justin will be leading the band once again this year! The “Gig” performance will be open to families and friends and will be held on the evening of Friday, July 24th. (Time TBD). All instruments, skill levels, and abilities are welcome to join! Register here. 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Rehearsals will run weekdays July 21st - August 1st from 12pm - 3pm at West Main Music Academy Performance will be held Friday August 1st at 6:00pm at The Reading Room (134 Elm Street, Cheshire) Ticket sales will be open on July 21. $10 advance purchase, $12 at the door. When registering, please include shirt, pant, and shoe size (for costumes) in checkout notes. This program will be led by Dr. Karen Van Houten. Dr. Van Houten is a voice and piano teacher here at West Main Music Academy and brings an extensive musical theatre background to our program. As an artistic director, Karen has has produced 20 years of dramatic/musical theatre productions, recitals, dinner theatre cabarets and Got Talent showcases, with performers in grades K-12. (Click here for full bio) For more information contact us at 203-806-1342 or grant@westmainmusicacademy.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/fbc29eff-5598-4063-8cdc-2d2b9f388a0d/Untitled.png Summer Productions - Alice In Wonderland Fall down the Rabbit Hole into a musical adventure! This musical theater program is for students entering 6th - 10th grade, with scripts tailored to the cast. $375 nonrefundable program fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registration will close on April 30th. REGISTER HERE Cast placement auditions will be held at West Main Music Academy on Friday, May 16th from 3pm - 6pm for all registered students. Rehearsals will run weekdays August 4th - August 15th from 12pm - 3pm at West Main Music Academy Performance will be held Friday August 15th at 6:00pm at The Reading Room (134 Elm Street, Cheshire) Ticket sales will be open on August 4th. $10 advance purchase, $12 at the door. When registering, please include shirt, pant, and shoe size (for costumes) in checkout notes. This program will be led by Dr. Karen Van Houten. Dr. Van Houten is a voice and piano teacher here at West Main Music Academy and brings an extensive musical theatre background to our program. As an artistic director, Karen has has produced 20 years of dramatic/musical theatre productions, recitals, dinner theatre cabarets and Got Talent showcases, with performers in grades K-12. (Click here for full bio) For more information contact us at 203-806-1342 or grant@westmainmusicacademy.com https://www.westmainmusicacademy.com/sound-collective daily 0.75 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/5cd0f97f-692c-4808-95de-47134ecfdbde/unnamed.jpg Sound Collective - Sound Collective Sound Collective is a weekly gathering designed for Community Music, Jam Sessions & Guided Practice with instructor, composer, and musician Dante Vallee 6-8pm every Friday night! Right here at WMMA. Monthly membership: $75 for enrolled students / $90 for non-students Registration is required. Please call, e-mail, or visit our front desk to register. CLICK TO SIGN UP VIA EMAIL or call 203-806-1342 Join one of our veteran teachers as he hosts a collective of musicians, from beginner to advanced, in guided community practice sessions every Friday evening. Dante is a self-taught musician and composer/producer who teaches several different instruments here at West Main Music Academy. Graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2013, he has been teaching throughout the past decade alongside his passion for music and helping other to navigate the depths of such pursuits. Sound Collective sessions will involve practice, exploration, & exposure to other musicians/students in a space designed for music-making and learning. Add this program to your weekly private lessons to take your playing to the next level! Participants will have access to our “house gear” during these sessions - free of charge! Drums, guitars, basses, pianos, and more available* This program is open to all ages - for those under the age of 11, a parent/guardian must be present. Registration is required. CLICK TO SIGN UP VIA EMAIL Monthly membership is a recurring flat fee which will be auto-charged to a stored credit card each month. You may pause or cancel your membership anytime by e-mailing Grant at grant@westmainmusicacademy.com Mid-month sign-ups will be prorated for the first month only. We do not pro-rate for planned absences from this program. *House instruments are not available for loan and must remain in our studio - for info on rentals and sales, please contact our front desk. https://www.westmainmusicacademy.com/recitalsignup daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://www.westmainmusicacademy.com/recitalschedule daily 0.75 2025-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d26358ec492dd000195581a/ec85a6bf-4748-43e0-8ee8-984cd817c596/Untitled+%284%29.png Winter Recital Schedule - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.