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OUR INSTRUCTORS
ALEX MAYWEATHER
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
BASS GUITAR
BASS
GUITAR
UKULELE
BEN RATTANAVONG
ABOUT BEN
I’ve been teaching brass instruments like Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba for 9 years and joined Bandwagon in June 2024. I love being a part of my students' journey toward achieving their goals, no matter how big or small. Outside of teaching, I’m a freelance trumpet player in Nashville, performing with symphony orchestras, at weddings, festivals, and on recording sessions for video games and TV shows. When I’m not playing or teaching, I enjoy exercising, traveling, and indulging in a slice of cheesecake.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe in cultivating a positive and a joyful relationship with each student so they can best progress and learn. I want to always be honest and transparent when teaching. I don't have the answers to everything, but we will always work together to figure it out. I am a firm believer in that the skills one can learn from progressing on their instrument can be applied to multiple facets throughout one's life.
LESSONS I TEACH
TRUMPET
TROMBONE
CONNOR GELHERT
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
GUITAR
UKULELE
CRISTI BURKEEN
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
VIOLIN
VIOLA
CELLO
DAN REIFSNYDER
ABOUT DAN
I’ve been teaching Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Songwriting for over 21 years and have been with Bandwagon since 2018. I love those moments when a student finally clicks with a challenging piece, and when I’m not teaching, you’ll find me in the studio writing and producing music. I’m also a proud geek with a passion for video games, comic books, and my ever-growing collection of Star Wars and Marvel T-shirts.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Fun! Learning music shouldn't be a chore or boring. I want students to learn what they want to learn - whether it's Imagine Dragons, Adele, video game music, or classical. I try to make each lesson fun and engaging, and relate music in a way that connects to them.
LESSONS I TEACH
PIANO
VOICE
SONG WRITING
JOSEPHINE MICHENER
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
VIOLIN
VIOLA
LAUREN D'AMATO
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
PIANO
GUITAR
LISA WEBB
ABOUT LISA
I’ve been teaching Piano, Ukulele, and Voice for over 25 years, with the last 8 at Bandwagon. I love watching my students grow both musically and personally. When I’m not teaching, I’m performing at gigs and festivals with my duo, Webb-Tigert Ukulele Duo, or my band, Bob’s Your Uncle. I also enjoy practicing, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
A kinder, yet firm approach which allows for growth and learning in a fun way. I strive to let students find their own path and serve as their coach at the same time guiding them in fundamentals.
LESSONS I TEACH
PIANO
VOICE
UKULELE
SONG WRITING
MATT DOLLAND
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
GUITAR
UKULELE
RACHEL SILL
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
PIANO
VOICE
TOM McINTIRE
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
TRUMPET
TROMBONE
TREVOR CADDELL
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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LESSONS I TEACH
FLUTE
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
TRISTAN McCOPPIN
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
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