Meet the Faculty

GMA Team
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Julian Baldwin

- B.M. Music Performance at Shenandoah University; Cecilia Award for Vocal Excellence
 
- Classical tenor based in the DC Metro area
 
- Versatile skills in operatic and concert repertoire
 
- Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts for people of every background
 
- Chorister for the Empire City Men’s Chorus
Marina Beeson

Marina Beeson

 

Microphone 01     Piano

- B.A. Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory
 
- Teaching privately since 2018
 
- Co-Director of I am the Lead!
 
- Specializes in teaching vocal technique for opera and musical theater as well as sacred music

 

(Virtual Only)

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Shelley Boyd

 
Piano

- B.S. Music Education from Hyles-Anderson College
 
- Owned a private studio in North Carolina
 
- Teaching privately since 2004
 
- Focus in ear-training, composition, and music theory

 

(Virtual Lessons Only)

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Mary Carr

 

Violin     Acoustic Guitar

- B.M. Music History from Catholic University of America
  
- Teaching privately since 2009
 
- Specializes in multiple string instruments
 
- Proficient in instrument repairs and maintenance
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Emberlein Di Salvo

- B.M. Vocal Performance; Minor in Performing Arts Management; Catholic University of America
 
- Director for GMA’s I am the Lead! program
 
- Teaching privately since 2020
  
- Former Dance Programming Intern for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Andrew Ferguson

 

Violin   Piano   Snare Drum

- B.A. from Peabody Conservatory
 
- Teaching privately for over 10 years, including time with The Suitland School for Performing Arts
 
- Former orchestra member for the Maryland Choral Arts Society
 
- Member of the Magic Ray Quintet
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Matthew Guilherme

- Graduate of Bridgewater State University.
  
- Studied Jazz under Berklee graduate, Felix Rentschler.
 
- Teaching privately since 2014.
 
- Performed on renowned stages such as Connolly's Pub in Times Square and The Mohegan Sun Wolf Den.
 
- Lead guitarist/vocalist in nationally acclaimed wedding bands (i.e. Closing Time Boston & Bachelor Boys Band)
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Charles Jones

Saxophone   Flute

Trumpet   Tuba   Trombone

- Woodwind and Classical studies at Howard University and Morgan State University; Jazz Improvisation studies at Peabody Conservatory
 
- Teaching privately for over 40 years
 
- Extensive performing career, notably opening for Earth Wind and Fire, Rick James, Kool and the Gang, and more
 
- Band Director for The Lower School at Calverton
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Jonathan McPherson

 

Piano

- B.M. Electronic Music Production and Sound Design from Berklee College of Music; Piano studies at University of Louisiana
 
- 3 Air Force Band overseas tours 
 
- Highlights include performing alongside Drake White, Arturo Sandoval, and NFL Halftime show with Max Impact
 
- Won a team Emmy Award in 2021 for Red Tail Angels as a composer and sound mixer
 
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Mary Musgrove

Microphone 01     Piano

Acoustic Guitar     Violin

- B.M. Vocal Performance from West Liberty University
 
- Music educator at Barstow Elementary.
 
- 10 years of vocal/theatre experience; 3 years of education experience
 
- Works professionally in visual arts as well, and teaches from the viewpoint of music, art, and dance.
 
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Shane Musgrove

- M.M. Percussion Performance, George Mason; B.M. Percussion Performance and Music Technology, West Liberty
 
- Former Associate Percussion with Civic Orchestra of Chicago
 
- 10 years of professional experience in percussion performance and education
 
- Works professionally in music and video production, and teaches the fun of music creation from both the creative and technical standpoint
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Teresa Nielsen

 

Piano

- Graduated from Brigham Young University.
 
- Teaching privately for over 25 years in the U.S. and overseas.
 
- Utilizes a wide range of teaching methods for beginner and intermediate students of all learning styles.
 
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Kara Sheehan

Saxophone     Flute

Acoustic Guitar     Piano

- B.M in Music Performance and Music Management from Frostburg State

 

- Experience in MD public schools as music educator and athletic director

 

- Teaching private lessons since 2014
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Scott Shirley

- A.A. Music Performance from Prince Goerge's Community College.
 
- Teaching privately since 2009.
 
- Former director of Product Scheduling for PRS Guitars.
 
- Performs locally with several bands, primarily in Rock and Country styles/venues.
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Amanda Thompson

- M.A. Leadership in Teaching from Notre Dame of Maryland University; B.M. Clarinet Performance from University of Maryland, College Park School of Music
 
- Teaching privately and in public schools since 2012.
 
- Experience teaching woodwinds, piano, choir, and strummed strings.
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Ross Thompson

Trumpet     Tuba

Trombone     Piano

- Graduate of University of Maryland, College Park School of Music
 
- Alumni of the Oberlin Trumpet Workshop (2 years)
 
- Teaching privately since 2013
 
- Students have seen success in Maryland All-State Band, Solo & Ensemble festivals, and the National Trumpet Competition.
 
-  Member of various groups, including the Chesapeake Orchestra and Magic Ray Jazz.
 
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Elizabeth Conley

 

Violin     Acoustic Guitar

- Bio coming soon!