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
Mariel VandersteelFiddle, Old Time Ensemble
Stash WyslouchBluegrass Ensemble, Old Time Ensemble