Role: Music Teachers

Aaron is a singer-songwriter, producer and music instructor from Northborough, Massachusetts. He writes and performs electronic Pop-R&B as Aaron is Your Friend. Aaron graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2015, concentrating in voice and piano performance. He then moved to New York City and worked as a performer, multi-instrumentalist and music teacher. Before joining ETM, …

Kellani Arnold graduated in 2019 with a BM in Vocal Music Education from North Dakota State University. Originally from California, she is a recent addition to the vibrant scene of NYC. Before joining ETM, Kellani taught 1-5 General Music in Wahpeton, ND as well as private studio lessons from early childhood and beyond in across Westchester. In …

Laura Douthit has been singing and playing piano since she was a young girl. Inspired by her father who is a music teacher and songwriter, Laura earned a BM in Jazz Studies from Ithaca College. She is currently pursuing a MS in music education from Queens College. She sees great value in training her students …

Buell Thomas has been playing the trumpet since he was 10 years old. He played in school bands an orchestras until he went to  the University of Rhode Island, where he received a BA  in English Literature, and then followed by a year spent at The City College of New York studying music. He has …

Timothy is a professional singer, pianist and organist. He graduated Berklee College of Music in 2015, and is currently attending Columbia University, Teachers College, in pursuit of a Masters in Music Education.

Jason has an eclectic background as soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist. He has performed throughout Italy and the USA, and recently Jason recently made his piano debut at the world-renowned Steinway Hall. He’s also performed in the student-led Black History Concert at the Alan M. and Joan Taub Ades Performance Space, as well as at …

Jonathan was born into a very artistic family: his mother is an artist and his father is a musical composer and teacher. Jonathan started playing piano at the age of 6, but didn’t take music seriously until taking band in high school where he picked up the saxophone. Influenced by musicians John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, …

Gabriella graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music in 2020. Gabriella currently attends Columbia University Teachers College and is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Music Education and her Initial Certification. She is a classical and contemporary trained vocalist and loves musical theater.