NHTunes is proud to have a GREAT team of instructors on staff! All of our instructors have a formal music education, and practical real-world performance experience. They are a dedicated, passionate group that love to teach students the joys of music, and watch their student's musical abilities grow!

Our staff varies from teachers with decades of experience, to some who are in the final year of their college music degree program. We try to place students with instructors that align with their goals, experience level, and whom we feel would be the best fit for the student.

See below for details on each of our instructors (and you can even see their openings and book a single lesson with them to see if they are a good fit!).

Shari Umansky

Shari UmanskyInstructor: Voice, Piano

With a vibrant passion for music and teaching, Shari has dedicated over 30 years to empowering voices of all levels, including students with developmental disabilities. As a professional Broadway vocal coach, her students have graced prestigious stages, including Broadway and the NY Metropolitan Opera, showcasing their talents in major productions and films. While her heart lies in musical theater, Shari brings a wealth of knowledge across all music genres. Her philosophy is if you’re not having fun it’s time to flip the script! Her nurturing approach creates a safe space for all students, encouraging them to spread their wings and explore their vocal potential.” Shari has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Musical Theater from Long Island University NY.
See Shari’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Keith Warner

Instructor: Piano,  Guitar, Banjo

Keith started playing piano and clarinet at age 5, bassoon at 10, guitar, bass guitar and saxophone at 13,  and has been an avid banjo player for the last 10 years. He went to Ithaca College as a music major and holds a degree in music from Plymouth State University. Keith has performed with the Elmira Symphony Orchestra, the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra, and has been in numerous pit orchestras throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and New York. He has also sung in several choral group, and has attended Bela Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp at the Brevard Music Center in North Carolina for the past four years.
Keith has a sincere passion for music, extensive and eclectic experience, and is excited to pass along the joy and knowledge of how to make music.

See Keith’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Chantilly Larose

Instructor: Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Ukulele

Chantilly Larose is a dedicated and passionate music educator with nine years of experience teaching music in Vermont and New Hampshire. She currently teaches K–4 general music, beginner band, and select choir at Pembroke Hill School. Chantilly received a BA in Music Education from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY and an MA in Music Education from the Hartt School in Hartford, CT. A clarinetist for over 20 years, she has enjoyed performing with local community bands and continues to find fulfillment in growing her personal musicianship. Chantilly believes in using students’ interests to guide learning and make music education meaningful and engaging. Her love for music is matched by her deep commitment to teaching, and she takes pride in helping students grow as musicians and confident individuals.

See Chantilly’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Zoe Martel

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.

See Zoe’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Jessica Bell

Instructor: Voice, Piano, Ukulele, Guitar

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.

Jessica enjoys sharing the love of singing and music-making with her students. Her passion lies in helping students learn how to sing with ease, further their expressive musicianship, and most importantly, enjoy the art that they get to create with an instrument that is uniquely theirs. In addition to teaching all levels of voice lessons, Jessica will also be teaching beginner-level ukulele, guitar, and piano lessons.
See Jessica’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Zane McDaniel

Instructor: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Beat Making, Music Theory, Music Discovery, Drums (beginner)

Zane graduated from Berklee College of Music with a BA in Music Business and a minor in Production & Engineering. His principal instruments of study were electric bass and piano. Additionally, he is experienced in strings, guitar, and mandolin. He has been self-producing albums since he got his first 4-track cassette recorder in elementary school. He has since chosen the Digital Audio Workstation “Reason” to compose and produce. He is also comfortable using Ableton, ProTools, Cubase, and Logic. Recently he has found a growing passion for modular synthesis. In addition to creating and performing Zane enjoys sharing his musical knowledge through teaching. He understands the importance of embracing every student’s unique interests. Most of all, he believes that well-developed listening skills, musical understanding, and technical development are universally applicable to any musical tool.”

See Zane’s Schedule/Make An Appointment

Jacob Morese

Instructor: Drums, Voice, Piano

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.

See Jacob’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Eric Riccio

Instructor: Drums & Percussion

Eric RiccioEric 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.

See Eric’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Jack Plante

Instructor: Guitar, Ukulele

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.

 

See Jack’s Schedule / Make An Appointment

Valentina Bashindzhagyan

Instructor: Voice, Piano

Valentina graduated from the Music Concentration School, located in Baku, Azerbaijan for  musically gifted youths, as a pianist. She continued her musical education at the Azerbaijan State Conservatory receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in operatic singing. She has worked as a soloist in both the Baku State Academic Opera Theater and the Moscow State Academic Russian Chorus. She also formed and directed the children’s chorus Vasilyek in Moscow. She immigrated to the United States in 1993 where she has continued to teach.

See Valentina’s Openings / Make An Appointment