Sunday, February 24, 2013

Tricia Paffan - Voice, Piano, Guitar, Workshops

Another welcome to our new teacher! Tricia will be joining us as a voice, piano and guitar teacher, and she will be leading some new workshops, so stay tuned.

Tricia was born and raised in northeast Philadelphia, and has been performing since she was 7 years old competing in various vocal competitions around the city. While in high school Tricia loved theater. Her lifelong dream was to one day perform on Broadway. However, she decided that having a college education was more important. Tricia is a recent graduate from Temple University Ester Boyer School of Music and Dance, acquiring a Music Education degree with a vocal concentration. Tricia greatly enjoys giving lessons in voice, beginning guitar and piano. She finds teaching to be extremely fulfilling. Tricia is also a lead singer in two cover bands and is in the process of writing music and singing in an original band. Tricia was born to be on the stage and could not imagine a life without her music.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Cameron Stahl - Saxophone, Songwriting, Jazz

Welcome to our new teacher, Cameron Stahl. He will be teaching saxophone, songwriting, jazz, theory, and improv.

Cameron Stahl is a Music Educator, Songwriter, and Saxophonist in the Bucks County area. He is a recent graduate of West Chester University and attended Central Bucks High School South. At West Chester University, Cameron became actively involved playing in the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band, Statesman Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert band, and select jazz combos. For four years he studied jazz and the art of playing saxophone with Dr. Greg Riley. Cameron also realized his passion for songwriting and popular music while at West Chester, and currently teaches songwriting and recording camps in the summer for Grammy winning producer Jim Cravero. Currently, he is a substitute teacher and, actively writing music and practicing in his spare time.