Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Beginner Keys, Theory Tom is a saxophonist, flutist, arranger, composer and instructor in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania area. He started performing at the age of 14 on clarinet in the Trenton area. He is a graduate of the Navy School of Music and spent 3 years in the 19th Army Band.
He spent 8 years as house musician for Club Med performing at different locations worldwide, after which he spent 4 years as a freelance musician in Paris, France. Since returning to the US, Tom has been working in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania area with many fine musicians such as Soul Purpose, Bill Lacy, Richie Cole, The Legends of Jazz, Darla and Rich Tarpinian and Soul Purpose just to name a few. He's currently working with Big Soul Chicken. Tom continues to teach at various locations such as Trenton Community Music School (private lessons and ensembles) and the Blue Mountain Day Camp, in addition to 6 years as Jazz Band Director at The Hun School of Princeton.
"Through all of this I have been teaching at The Music Box in Hamilton NJ for the greatest guy of all, Frank Russo. Thanks Frank"
Tom Verdi
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Brian Casally
Guitar , Bass, Drums, Piano, Ukulele, Beginner Accordion, Beginner Banjo, Beginner Mandolin, Artist. Brian also plays in several bands, ranging from reggae to indie, punk and many other styles. He has a repertoire of thousands of songs. He also does many theme songs and holiday tunes.
Amy Ryfiniski
Piano, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Ukulele, Voice Graduated from The College of New Jersey. Amy teaches guitar, piano and vocals. She is also a good classical guitar teacher, as that was her major in college. During the day, she teaches children at various schools in the area.
Reed Thomas
Bass, Guitar, Jazz, Rock, Blues Reed is very knowledgeable in music theory and is an excellent guitarist and bassist.
Joe Hoyer
Guitar, Bass, Metal, Rock, Blues Joe is the local hired gun. He plays in several different bands. Joe has also done a lot of studio recording, and he is always willing to lend a hand or two if you need help on your musical projects.
Mike Castro
Drums, Rock, Metal, Jazz Mike is our main drum instructor. He has studied music for over 20 years. He has played in various technical metal bands as well as jazz ensembles and rock groups, and he has toured all over the U.S. as a professional drummer.
