Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Fiddle
Professional Artists
MEET OUR GUITAR STAFF |
Mr. Steve Parker, guitar, bass Steve is an accomplished performer on guitarist and bassist. He studied music at Broward County Community College and performed as a professional for over twenty years. Steve joined the MUSICAMERICA teaching staff in 2003
Mr. Mauricio Espinosa, guitar (classical and rock) Mauricio graduated with a degree in Music Education from the Universidad Industrial de Santander in Colombia after which he studied with master guitarist Mike Stern in New York and later with Leo Quintero. He is a professional performer having played for the Latin Grammy's Marco Antonio. Mr. Espinosa also in the music ministry at Sheridan Hills Christian Church and School.
Mr. Roscoe Peterson, guitar, bass, percussion Mr. Peterson has been a professional musician for 28 years. He has released two albums and served as studio artist on many diverse projects. Roscoe plays and teaches guitar, bass and drum set at MUSICAMERICA following his family tradition where every living member is or has been a professional artist.
Mr. Frank Aloi, guitar, bassoon Mr. Aloi received his formal training at Broward County Community College and teaches guitar in various styles in addition to having woodwind experience as a performer and educator. Mr. Patricio Carrasco, guitar, studio engineer Mr. Carraco attended Berkll College of Music studying performance and Full Sail University for Recording Technology. Patricio, is an active performer and experienced guitar teacher . Mr. Kevin Muncy, guitar, band instruments Mr. Muncy received his degree in Music from Florida State University and is an active studio and classroom teacher. Kevin is a member of Florida Bandmasters Association and the International Association of Jazz Educators. Mr. Muncy's specialty instrument is the saxophone.
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Piano, Keyboard
Professional Artists
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MEET OUR KEYBOARD STAFF |
Mr. Curt Abrahamson, voice, piano Mr. Abrahamson, owner and director of MUSICAMERICA holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in music from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. He has performed and taught music South Dakota, Iowa, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Florida. He served as State Charman for Music Educators and in addition to over twenty years of public school music teaching, Mr. Abrahamson was Coordinator of Music Instruction for the Kansas City Missouri School District and Regional Educational Director of MARS Music. He is a fequent clinician and guest choral director and has performed as a soloist and in numerous opera and stage productions.
Ms. Dana Hall, voice, piano, flute, kindermusik Dana received her BA in music from Temple University and moved to south Florida in 2007 after teaching music in public schools in Philadelphia. She is an experienced performer and educator with certification in early childhood music. Ms. Yuliya Anissimova, voice and piano Ms. Anissimova has been teaching voice and piano since graduating from the State Conservatory of Music in Kazakistan in 2002. She also studied music at the Almatry Music College. Yuliya is an active choral director as well as studio instructor. Mr. David Mendoza, violin and piano Mr. Mendoza holds degrees in music from Florida State University and Florida International University. David is an active performing artist and experienced teacher. A member of ASCAP, Mr. Mendoza is a successful composer and arranger. Mr. William Longo, band and piano Mr. Longo specializes his instruction on brass instruments including trumpet, trombone, Baritone Horon, and tuba. He also assists in teaching piano. Mr. Longo holds music performance degrees from the Queens College and from the University of Connecticutt. Ms. Brenda Hudson, voice and piano Ms. Hudson is an active performing artist. Brenda attended Cornell University and Adephi University receiving degrees in music performance. |
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Voice and Stage
Professional Artists
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MEET OUR VOCAL STAFF |
Mr. Curt Abrahamson, voice, piano Mr. Abrahamson, owner and director of MUSICAMERICA holds Bachelor and Masters degrees in music from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion. He has performed and taught music South Dakota, Iowa, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Florida. He served as State Charman for Music Educators and in addition to over twenty years of public school music teaching, Mr. Abrahamson was Coordinator of Music Instruction for the Kansas City Missouri School District and Regional Educational Director of MARS Music. He is a fequent clinician and guest choral director and has performed as a soloist and in numerous opera and stage productions. Ms. Dana Hall, voice, piano, flute, kindermusik Dana received her BA in music from Temple University and moved to south Florida in 2007 after teachingmusic in public schools in Philadelphia. She is an experienced performer and educator with certification in early childhood music. Ms. Yuliya Anissimova, voice and piano Ms. Anissimova has been teaching voice and piano since graduating from the State Conservatory of Music in Kazakistan in 2002. She also studied music at the Almatry Music College. Yuliya is an active choral director as well as studio instructor. Ms. Brenda Hudson, voice and piano Ms. Hudson is an active performing artist. Brenda attended Cornell University and Adephi University receiving degrees in music performance.
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Drum and Percussion
Professional Artists
MEET OUR PERCUSSION STAFF |
Mr. Randy Robins, drum set Born in Brooklyn, New York, Randy has been studying and playing drums since the age of 5. He joined his first band at 11 years old. In high school he the drum captain of the marching band drum line and also played drum set in music lab and jazz rock school bands. Mr Robins attended the University of Miami as a music major before turning professional. Randy has been teaching since 1990 and is a career drummer. He is well versed in all styles of music and has a great passion for teaching.
Mr. Roscoe Peterson, guitar, bass, percussion Mr. Peterson has been a professional musician for 28 years. He has released two albums and served as studio artist on many diverse projects. Roscoe plays and teaches guitar, bass and drum set at MusicAmerica following his family tradition where every living member is or has been a professional artist.
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All Band and Orchestra Instruments
Professional Artists
MEET OUR BAND AND ORCHESTRA STAFF |
Mr. Donald Kneuer, band director, instrumental specialist Mr. Kneuer earned a BA degree from Florida State University in 1971. He is an active teacher in the Dade County Public Schools where he is a 34 year veteran. In 1988 and again in 2004 Mr. Kneuer was selected teacher of the year. He has performed with the 13th Army Band for 21 years and was active in Drum and Bugle Corps for 10 years. Don brings experience and enthusiasm to his teaching which includes instruction on woodwinds, brass, beginning keyboard, and strings.
Mr. Luis Disla, woodwind specialist Luis, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, is an active performing artist and educator. He has taught music in the Broward County Schools and in Bronx, New York. Mr. Disla is a BMI composer, a NARAS member and recording artist. In addition to teaching flute, clarinet, and sax he teaches theory, composition and arranging.
Mr. Frank Aloi, guitar, bassoon Mr. Aloi received his formal training at Broward County Community College and teaches guitar in various styles in addition to having woodwind experience as a performer and educator with saxophone and bassoon as his primary instruments.
Ms. Dana Hall, voice, piano, flute, kindermusik Dana received her BA in music from Temple University and moved to south Florida in 2007 after teaching in Philadelphia. She is an experienced performer and educator with certification in early childhood music. Mr. David Mendoza, violin, viola, cello, piano Mr. Mendoza holds degrees in music from Florida State University and Florida International University. David is an active performing artist and experienced teacher. A member of ASCAP, Mr. Mendoza is a successful composer and arranger. Mr. Kevin Muncy, guitar, band instruments Mr. Muncy received his degree in Music from Florida State University and is an active studio and classroom teacher. Kevin is a member of Florida Bandmasters Association and the International Association of Jazz Educators. Mr. Muncy's specialty instrument is the saxophone. Ms. Liubov Ohrimenco, violin Ms. Ohrimenco is an active performing violinist, engaged by professional and community orchestras and opera companies throughout South Florida. Liubov received her formal training at the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts, and the Rachmaninov Music School in Chisinau, Moldova. She also studied violin at the Accademia di Musica in Milan, Italy. Mr. William Longo, brass and piano Mr. Longo specializes his instruction on brass instruments including trumpet, trombone, Baritone Horon, and tuba. He also assists in teaching piano. Mr. Longo holds music performance degrees from the Queens College and from the University of Connecticutt. Ms. Victoria Stepanenko Ms. Stepanenko is an active performing violinist while teaching specialized spring programs for MUSICAMERICA. Victoria is a graduate of Odessa State Conservatory in the Ukraine. Ms. Katrenna Johnson Ms. Johnson holds summa cum laiude recognition from the University of Illionis and has earned a Masters of Music from the University of Miami. Specializing in viola, Katrenna teaches all levels of string orchestra students. |
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