About Our Teachers
We boast a staff of 60 distinguished instructors. All are notable performers and experienced teachers with music degrees.
Our Hiring Process
We believe learning music should be fun. To that end, we look for teachers who can deliver an enjoyable yet comprehensive learning experience.
Our recruiters gather teacher leads from many professional sources. Then the candidate must pass a background check, which includes education and reference verification as well as a run through the Department Of Justice website http://www.nsopr.gov/. Finally, our Director screens the teacher candidate's playing and teaching abilities through a live audition.
We provide information on where they received their degrees and formal training upon request. We are also happy to email current student references and additional teacher biographies (also upon request). Please forward your inquiry to arenasound@hotmail.com. Be sure to include days/times you are available for lessons. The schedule and musical style you wish to study determines which teacher you are assigned.
Example Of A Few Of Our Teachers
It would take many more web pages than we have to list all 60 teachers on our staff. We do, however, have the space to list a few examples of our staff members.
CELLO - Clive is a graduate of the prestigious Julliard School Of Music. This is where he studied both cello and composition. He was an honorary scholarship student of world-renowned cellist & teacher Harvey Shapiro. Clive also holds a secondary degree in composition.
GUITAR - Larry began performing with rock bands at the age of 14 and has done so ever since. He graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusettes summa cum laude. His playing and teaching styles include: Rock, blues, country, and jazz. His flexible teaching approach takes into account the individuality of the student.
VOICE/GUITAR/BEGINNING BASS - Jim is much in demand. His unique experience gives him an edge. Some know him as the musical partner of Jack Diamond from WRQX Mix 107.3 radio in DC. He is also the bandleader and Lead vocalist/Lead Guitarist of the Jack Diamond- Jim Steed Band and the Diamond & Steed Trio. He has been a DC area musician for over two decades, having opened for dozens of national acts at the region's premier venues such as Wolf Trap, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and Nissan Pavilion. Jim is also an accomplished recording artist, composer, and producer.