the Candyman
Strings & Things
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MEET THE TEACHERS
Our teachers have a plethora of talents and backgrounds and all have a passion and gift for teaching. Whether you're learning an instrument for the first time or the fist time in years - or already play an instrument and want to improve your skills - our teachers can help you learn, play, and grow as a musician!
Fill out the New Student Form on our Private Lessons page and we'll get you started on your musical journey. You may also call or email at 505.983.5906 / lessons@candymansf.com.
The Candyman Music Instructor Team in Alphabetical Order by First Name

Alex Murzyn
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels

Andrew Primm
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Theory & Composition, Pro Tools
Ages Taught: 8 and up
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Drums, Theory & Composition, Pro Tools (All Levels), Beginner to Intermediate (Guitar/Bass)
Specialties: Drums

Char Rothschild
Trumpet, Banjo, Accordion
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels

Chris Riggins
Trumpet and Guitar
Ages Taught: Trumpet (6th grade and up), Guitar (10 and up)
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Trumpet (Beginner to Intermediate), Guitar (Beginner to Advanced)
Specialties: Metal Guitar

Daniel Murphy
Guitar
Ages Taught: 10 and up
Styles Taught: All Styles
Specialties: Rock, Jazz, Metal, Improv
Levels Taught: Beginners to Pro
Specialties: Master & Advanced (and intermediate players looking to advance)

Eddie Neese
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Piano
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels
Specialties: Guitar, Bass, Drums

Edward Seymour
Flute, Piano, Voice
Ages Taught: 5 and up
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Flute (Beginner – Advanced), Voice (Beginner – Intermediate), Piano (Beginner)

Joseph Ewatuya
Piano, Voice
Ages Taught: All ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Piano - Beginners and Intermediate | Voice - All Levels
Specialties: Songwriting & Production

Justin Pucila
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Piano, Vocals, Mandolin, Ukulele, Lap Steel
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels
Specialties: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Rock Band, Vocals

Karen Parsons
Piano
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels

Matt McClinton
Bass
Ages Taught: 8 and up
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels

Michael Handler
Harmonica and Guitar
Ages Taught: 12 and Up
Styles Taught: All Styles (Jazz, Blues, Folk, etc.)
Levels Taught: All Levels Harmonica, Beginning Blues Guitar
Specialties: Diatonic and Chromatic (harmonica)

Michael Petry
Drums
Ages Taught: 8 and up
Styles Taught: Most Styles
Levels Taught: Beginner to Advanced
Specialties: Marching, Metal, Rock

Pablo Champion
Guitar, Bass, Music Theory
Ages Taught: 10 and up
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Styles
Specialties: Classical Guitar

Richlyn Mcarthur
Violin, Piano
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Piano (Beginner to Intermediate, Violin (Beginner to Advanced)
Specialties: Mariachi

Ross Hamlin
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Ukulele, Keyboard, Theory
Ages Taught: 6 and up
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels
Specialties: Guitar

Shannon O'Neil
Guitar, Vocals, Celtic Harp
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: All Levels
Specialties: Singers/Songwriters

Tom Furdon
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, Piano, Songwriting, Theory, Improvisation
Ages Taught: All Ages
Styles Taught: All Styles
Levels Taught: Beginner to Advanced
Specialties: Rock, Pop, Metal, Folk, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Experimental, Music Production, Loop Pedal, Effects Pedals, Live Performance

Travis Bregier
Voice, Piano, Music Theory
Ages Taught: 10 and up (younger students on a case-by-case basis)
Styles Taught: All Styles, Focus in Classical and Musical Theater
Levels Taught: All Voice Levels, Beginning Piano
Specialties: Voice, Music Theory, Ear Training, Site Reading