Instructor: Violin, Viola, Cello, Ukulele, Piano
Zoe Martel has been teaching music lessons for ten years. She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She currently works at Hooksett Memorial School, where she teaches general music, chorus and private and small group instrument lessons. Zoe’s primary instrument is the violin and she has been playing with the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra since 2012. She enjoys fostering a love and appreciation for music in all of her students.
Jessica Bell is a classically-trained soprano with over twelve years of formal study. She has gained experience singing in many styles including classical, musical theatre, commercial, and jazz. Additionally, Jessica has sung in many youth and community opera productions both locally and abroad. Jessica will soon be graduating from Gordon College with a BM in Music Education and Vocal Performance.
Jacob has been playing drum set for nearly 20 years. In 2021, he graduated from Berklee College of Music with a BM in Music Education, then in 2023 graduated from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts with a MA in Musicology. He has performed all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and is currently a music educator at a Massachusetts public school, teaching concert band, chorus, theater, and jazz band. He teaches a variety of instruments and musical disciplines, specializing in percussion, jazz, and music history. Jacob believes that everyone has the potential to succeed in learning music and wants to help guide his students towards their goals.
Eric is a New England scene veteran and has 12 years of formal music, percussion, and drum training. He has studied many styles of music from jazz, rock, and fusion. Besides playing music, Eric also has a long legacy of teaching throughout the Boston area. His highly energetic and powerful rhythmic patterns hold down the beat and explore every aspect of his timbre. Eric’s passion for teaching inspires each student to reach their maximum potential.
Tim Vigneau is a trombonist and music educator with a degree in music education from the University of New Hampshire. He is currently teaching band and orchestra at Strong Foundations Charter School in Pembroke. Before that, Tim taught beginning band across Manchester’s public elementary schools while also working as the associate band director at Central High School.
Jack has been playing guitar since he was 15. He is a student at Saint Anselm College and will be graduating in the fall of ’24 with degrees in Music and communications. He often performs locally, and enjoys songwriting, music production, and all genres of music.
John Funk has been playing drum set for 16 years. Beginning at 9 years old, he studied privately before attending Berklee College of Music in 2015. Since then, he has formed numerous projects, recording, and performing original music in the New England area and beyond. John takes a holistic approach to drum education, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and the appreciation of sound. Whether you are taking your first steps on your musical journey or looking to take your skills to the next level John is here to help.