22 independent music instructors currently teach at MockingBird Music - more bios will be added soon!

Chris Enright, Piano Instructor • Playing piano for 16 years • Bachelor of Arts, Berklee College of Music, additional studies at New England Conservatory and the University of Maine. • Has been teaching since 2004. • Specializes in jazz, jazz fusion and rock. • Has performed at Berklee Performance Center, the Isabella Gardiner Museum and the International Jazz Educators Conference. One of the primary skills Chris has gained from the study of music is the ability to see how things that are seemingly different are actually interrelated. “Music provides the student with a sense of perspective. A musician gains the ability to see what different styles of music have in common as well as their differences.” With tastes that range from the classic 60’s jazz of Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock to the more contemporary sounds of the Bad Plus, Brad Mehldau and Kurt Rosenwinkel, the pianist is looking forward to carving out his own niche as an original composer and performer. In the meantime Chris gets great satisfaction by teaching and “seeing the thrill students can get out of music.” He encourages his students to work through the tough parts of becoming a musician citing the challenges even professional musicians face as they develop their musical identity. In his words “it’s worth it.”

Adam Goldberg, Piano Instructor • Graduate of Emerson College • Playing piano for twenty five years, since the age of 3. Formal study for 15+ years. Has been teaching since 2003. • Musical specialties include classical, jazz, rock and pop. • As a singer/songwriter has appeared at Club Passim, the Orpheum Theater in Boston, the Blackthorne Tavern, the Foxboro Orpheum Theater and at MusikFest Pennsylvania opening for the rock band Live. He is currently planning his third CD release of original material. Adam’s approach to teaching focuses on enabling the student to have fun while learning. He believes that, in order to keep the student enthused about their instrument, lessons should at first be informal and include repertoire that the student is familiar with and enjoys. He then gradually shifts the focus to a more formal approach to include specific piano technique and music theory. Adam’s earliest musical memory is his dad singing BeeGee’s songs. His favorite artists include Bob Dylan, Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin. He also enjoys sports, and recording technology. He dreams of someday owning a Bosendorfer piano.

Greg Hawley Piano,Voice, Guitar Instructor Bio Coming Soon!

Mark Massery, Piano Instructor • Graduate of University of Massachusetts with a minor in music. Additional training under the tutelage of Michael Schiffer at the Berkshire Community Music School. • Playing piano for over 27 years. Also plays alto saxophone. • Has been teaching piano sine 2002. • Musical specialty: blues and jazz. • Has performed at locations throughout the Berkshire Mountains as well as First Night Boston and New York’s fabled Bitter End nightclub in Greenwich Village. • Favorite artists include Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Billy Joel and James Taylor. “I believe music is a means of self expression that brings the musician peace of mind,” states Mike. “It plays a key role in our humanity.” Mike encourages his students to not only practice on their own, but to get out and play with as many people as possible. “Every person one plays with brings a unique perspective and new experience. It helps us all to keep an open mind.” Mike also believes in the benefits that physical fitness brings to the musician. An avid golfer, he also plays soccer, SCUBA dives, hikes, rides horses and throws a mean Frisbee. He hopes to get into the recording studio soon to record some of his many original tunes.

Julia Roche, Piano, Voice, Flute, Clarinet, & Sax, Instructor • Has been studying and playing flute since 1997, has been studying and singing formally since 1997, has been studying and playing piano since 1999. • Bachelor of Arts Candidate, Music Major, Rhode Island College • Favorite artists: Mozart, Kenney Chesney, Bach, Justin Timberlake and Rascal Flats To say that Julia has lived a life in music is an understatement. At age four she dreamed of playing the French Horn. Since then she has studied not only that instrument, but also the clarinet, oboe, trombone, bassoon and drums. Her area of expertise, however, lies in the flute, piano and voice! From elementary school through high school she has been a member of the band, orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz band, drum corps and chorus. By the time she graduated she had taught music as a substitute teacher and was Assistant Choir Director in the Bellingham elementary, middle and high schools. Now in her third year at Rhode Island College she is studying flute under Maryellen Guzzio-Kregler, piano under Lila Kane and Modern Voice under Eric Whittaker. She is a member of the Rhode Island College Women’s Choir. “Music is a never ending learning process”, states the multi-instrumentalist. “Everyday I gain a greater appreciation for it. My favorite part of teaching is passing on the knowledge I have gained and seeing students apply it and love it.”

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