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Ryan is an extremely talented musician and we are pleased to have him on board.  Ryan is as dedicated to his students as he is to his music.  His wide range of music influences are depicted in his teaching techniques.  Ryan is highly respected for his complete music understanding, as well as his distinguished and effortless guitar playing abilities.  A true gem, that we are so lucky to offer our guitar students.

We are pleased to announce a new member to our family of instructors.  Shannon is best known for her work with Girls Rock, RI -a Rock Camp specially designed for girls and women.  Shannon is an extremely talented musician who is passionate about teaching young women the art of the guitar.  She is most comfortable with adolescent and young adult women who desire to learn guitar playing techniques.  We are certain that Shannon will be an important part of your musical learning experience.  

Buddy Cavalieri is an accomplished musician and songwriter delivering powerful messages through his songs.    In 1988 Buddy moved to Rhode Island to join "Steve Smith & the Nakeds" (www.thenakeds.com ). This was a fortuitous decision that put him on stage as guitarist for Clarence Clemens and Gary U S Bonds.  During this time Buddy also shared the stage with Three Dog Night, The Guess Who, Jefferson Starship, Paul Williams and others. Some Highlights of the 1990's include sharing the stage with Emmy Lou Harris, Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings, Alan Jackson, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Hank Williams Jr., Ronnie Milsap, Ricky Scaggs, Lorrie Morgan and many others. In 1999 Buddy entertained at "The Newport Folk Festival " along with Lyle Lovitt, Alison Krauss and Union Station.   As a graduate of the Berkely School of Music, he has been formally trained in many different instruments, including guitar, piano, mandolin and harmonica, just to name a few.  

We are so fortunate to have Debbie on board as our senior piano instructor.  Debbie is a retired Warwick School Department music instructor, who served local schools for thirty-one years. Debbie graduated from Barrington Collage, and holds a  bachelors degree in music. In addition, to her music degree, Ms. Ray carries a degree in elementary music education, with graduate credits.  Debbie's primary focus is music theory and on teaching little  fingers play. Debbie is an active community member serving in a local church Ladies Ensemble Group, and also plays accompaniment piano with her church.