Drums
Mike Godette | Guitar, Piano, Drums
Mike Godette received Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from West Connecticut University. He has been teaching guitar, piano and drums for 10 years and applies creative approaches to help his students play the music they love. He plays guitar in his progressive rock band, Mid Atlantic Title, and performs all over the Connecticut/New York area.
Matt Moadel | Drums
Matt Moadel has been a professional musician and music teacher for more than 20 years. He has immersed himself deeply in many styles, ranging from traditional drum set styles and rudimental snare drumming, to Middle-Eastern and African drumming. He earned a bachelor's degree in Percussion from Western Connecticut State University and has studied with teachers of many genres. He has performed in many musical settings, from Jazz and Reggae to Flamenco and Funk to marching bands and pit orchestras. Matt has been helping his students reach their goals, whether they are working on the basics of music and drumming or preparing for important auditions. His curriculum is not limited to one path but follows a natural progression, directed not only by the need for the essential elements of music and drumming, but also by the needs and learning style of the student.
Ian Thrasher | Drums
Ian Thrasher is an avid music lover who has played drums and piano for over 20 years. With 8 years of teaching experience, he has instructed students of all ages and levels of ability. He studied percussion and piano as a Jazz Performance major at Western Connecticut State University, as well as under the tutelage of Joe Corsello and Thierry Arpino. Ian has performed in metal bands and jazz combos throughout the Greater New York City area.
James “Fuzz” Sangiovanni | Guitar, Bass, Ukulele,
Piano
Drums
James Sangiovanni, better known as “Fuzz" in the music world has been a professional internationally touring and recording artist, musician and educator for over 30 years. He received a B.A. in Music Composition and Performance from Stonybrook University.
In addition to performance, he has taught private lessons, classroom workshops and done campus lectures in schools all over the country and for all ages and levels of musicianship.
As a teacher, artist and music producer, his objective is to discover the true inner voice, then harness that resource to drive the inspiration and love to find the motivation, focus and diligence to master the skills and find true happiness in the music and art that they create.