All of our instructors at the Passim School of Music come from an array of different cultures and backgrounds, each with their own musical interpretations, unique skills and a genuine readiness to encourage their students to actively grow in their craft. Our roster of instructors includes both locally and nationally recognized performing musicians, accomplished music educators, and industry professionals.
*indicates current instructor
Get to Know Our Instructors
- Maxfield AndersonMandolin*, Bluegrass Ensemble*, Tune Writing
- Bridget DriscollPiano*
- Janet FeldGuitar 1-5*, Folk Guitar Ensemble, Songwriting 101
- Christine Delphine HeddenCeltic Ensemble*
- Cathy MasonBeginning & Intermediate Fiddle*
- Trevin NelsonBluegrass Ensemble*, 3-Finger Banjo*, Clawhammer Banjo*
- Javier RosarioDiving Into Ukulele*
- Avi SallowayTrad. Folk & Rad Americana Ensemble*, The Side Musician*
- Ethan SetiawanAdvanced Mandolin*
- Lloyd ThayerBlues Ensemble Study Group*, Harmonica
- Sophie WellingtonOld Time Ensemble*, Intro to Fiddle*
- Naomi WestwaterSongwriting*
- Steve ArkinBanjo
- Emily BakerVocal Harmony Ensemble, Trad. Folk & Rad Americana Ensemble
- Nathaniel BraddockFingerstyle Guitar
- Dan BuiBluegrass Ensemble, Old Time Ensemble
- Isa BurkeVocal Harmony Ensemble, Trad. Folk & Rad Americana Ensemble
- Allison de GrootBanjo
- Brittany KarlsonOld Time Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble
- Anne KuIntro to Ukulele
- Bertrand LaurenceFingerstyle Guitar
- Katie McNallyCeltic Ensemble, Fiddle
- Jenna MoynihanBeginning & Intermediate Fiddle
- Kathleen ParksVocal Harmony Ensemble, Trad. Folk & Rad Americana Ensemble, Old Time Ensemble, Bluegrass Ensemble
- Neil PearlmanCeltic Ensemble
- Annie RainesHarmonica
- Rosa Elena RiveraPrivate Voice Lessons*
- Lindsay StrawCeltic Ensemble
- Rachel SumnerSongwriting, Vocal Harmony Ensemble
- Josie ToneyFiddle
- Stash WyslouchBluegrass Ensemble, Old Time Ensemble