Our teachers
The days beside each name are the days that teacher is at the hall.
Director · Piano, theory · Mon, Tue, Thu
Charmaine started Allegro in the old church hall and still teaches piano and theory. She likes to begin with a song you already know, and she keeps the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for her students.
Trumpet · Tue, Wed
Arnell teaches trumpet to school band students and to adults who put theirs in a closet years ago. A first lesson starts with breath and sound, then a simple tune.
Flute, clarinet · Mon, Thu, Fri
Eloina teaches flute and clarinet to beginners of every age, and helps school band students with the parts they have been given. She teaches Monday and Friday afternoons for flute and Thursday for clarinet.
Acoustic guitar · Tue, Thu, Sat
Obed teaches acoustic guitar from first chords to fingerpicking, in whatever style the student wants to play. He teaches Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and on Saturday mornings.
Drums · Mon, Thu, Sat
Hyojin teaches drums on a practice kit and on a pad. Students learn to keep a steady beat before they learn a fill, and to listen to the room around them.
Piano, keyboard · Wed, Fri, Sat
Yogesh teaches piano and keyboard to children and adults. He teaches Wednesday and Friday afternoons and on Saturday mornings, and he likes a student's own list of songs to start from.
Cello · Tue, Thu
Sumitra teaches cello to students from age six and to adults who have wanted a cello for years. Cellos come in sizes, so she helps families choose before they buy or rent.
Violin, fiddle · Mon, Wed, Fri
Imogene teaches violin and mountain fiddle tunes, from the first bow hold on. She also leads the Saturday fiddle and banjo jam with Hershel.
Voice, choir · Tue, Wed, Thu
Nellie teaches voice to teens and adults and leads the community choir on Wednesday evenings. Her lessons start with breathing and a song you can sing, and she asks singers to rest their voices and drink water.
Electric guitar, bass · Mon, Wed, Thu
Shaun teaches electric guitar and bass to teens and adults, and to younger students who are ready for an amp. Earplugs are on the shelf for anyone who wants them.
Mandolin, banjo · Tue, Fri
Hershel plays mandolin and banjo the way they are played in these mountains, and teaches both by ear and from the page. He teaches Tuesday and Friday afternoons.
Ukulele · Mon, Thu, Sat
Layan teaches ukulele to children and adults, and leads the Saturday ukulele circle for beginners. A ukulele at home is all a first lesson needs.
A teacher listens, you talk, and we match you with a teacher and a weekly time.
