GREAT SOUTHERN MUSIC: INSTRUCTORS

At Great Southern Music we are committed to providing a safe learning environment for our teachers and students. Choosing the right teachers is our highest priority and we check the references of all of our instructors. Everyone representing Great Southern Music is expected to maintain the utmost professional manner while in our store. This really is Where Great Musicians Begin…

DOUBLE BASS INSTRUCTION

STEVEN LANDIS:
Steven Landis earned both a BM in composition (1999) and an MM in double bass performance (2002) from the University of Florida School of Music. Steven studied composition with James Paul Sain, Paul Richards, Mark Engebretson and bass with Kevin Casseday. Now pursing a career as both composer and performer, Steven holds the position of Principal Bassist with the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra and the Albany Symphony Orchestra. As a composer Mr. Landis works with many mediums including solo instrumental, mixed chamber groups, large ensembles, digital and mixed media, as well as film and theater. Recordings of work by Steven can be found on, Substream films, the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra double-disc release Postcards, releases by I Got Da Beat Productions, and the University of Florida Student Composers CD series.

DRUM INSTRUCTION

TIM MURRAY:
Tim Murray teaches snare drum and drumset at Great Southern Music and is now accepting beginning to advanced students. Tim studied jazz and contemporary drumset at the University of North Texas before moving to Gainesville where he plays regularly with Ali Che'Ree, Frank Sullivan and Professor Gary Langford. He has over 18 years of teaching experience and has taught drums and percussion at Martin County High school, Indian River Community College as well as for the Zoo Music Stores in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

 

FRENCH HORN INSTRUCTION

MIRANDA MORRIS (French Horn Specialist):
Miranda received her Bachelors from Valdosta State University and her Master’s from UF- both degrees in French horn performance. She has performed with regional orchestras and the International Youth Wind Orchestra. Miranda has been teaching privately for six years and now teaches at GSM with students at all levels.

GUITAR INSTRUCTION

KEVIN BOGLE:
Kevin has taught guitar in Gainesville for over 20 years. His specialty is classical guitar, with particular skill in Latin American works, but he can teach all styles. Kevin works with adults of all ages as well as children.

Read/View the recent Lensflare Article about Kevn in the Gainesville Sun.

KINDERMUSIK

CELESTE CRAGUN:
Each Kindermusik class is a world of discovery and adventure. In every class, you'll witness your child's developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. And it happens within a nurturing environment-full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight.    Celeste teaches Kindermusik Sign & Sing (ages 6 mo. - 3 years) as well as
Kindermusik Our Time (ages 6 mo. - 3 years)

 

LACEY CUPP:
Lacey teaches Kindermusik Family Time, which is a music class for families with multiple children ages newborn to 7 years. In ten weeks, you'll play instruments together, dance together, share, and take turns, and see how music can bring you closer as a family. Your children will listen to instruments and to each other, learn from their peers and older children, and enjoy music and movement with hoops, scarves and tumble-around play. In this special place for musical, social and emotional learning, your children will strengthen their ties with each other and with you—and they'll start developing the skills they'll need in school and on the neighborhood playground.

PIANO INSTRUCTION

STACEY TRENTESEAUX:
Stacey Trenteseaux has been a musician since age four and has over 5 years private and public teaching experience at all age and ability levels.  She currently teaches voice and piano at Great Southern Music and General Music at Mebane Middle School.  She studied French horn and instrumental education at the Florida State University for two years, but after much growth and maturity, graduated from the University of Florida where she studied voice and French horn.  Her diverse performance background includes multiple band and orchestral ensembles, vocal choirs and opera theater, and even a steel drum ensemble.  Aside from teaching, Stacey's passion is opera performance.  She earned opportunities to appear in many opera productions and to study with multiple well-known vocal teachers and coaches both in the US and Europe.

 

AMY ZIGLER:
Amy Zigler is currently finishing her PhD in Music History at the University of Florida where she also studied piano with Dr. Kevin Orr. In addition to her research Ms. Zigler holds degrees in performance from Belmont University and the University of Alabama. She has performed in Germany and Puerto Rico as well as the eastern United States. This will be her fourth season with the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra and her ninth year teaching piano lessons.

TRUMPET INSTRUCTION

DAVE EDMUND:
David Edmund has actively taught and performed trumpet throughout the state of Florida for more than 15 years and has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards. In 2009, he earned his PhD in music education from the University of Florida, where he was a Presidential Fellow in the School of Music. He earned his Master of Music of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas. There he performed in the renowned One O’clock Lab Band and had the opportunity to tour Japan and Hong Kong with the band as well as record on the album, Lab ’96. While at UNT, David was a teaching fellow and directed the Six O’clock Lab Band. Currently, he can be found performing as a freelance trumpet player in Gainesville, regularly performing with his trio, Triple Entendre.

 

WOODWINDS INSTRUCTION & DOUBLE REEDS

JOSEPH MICHAEL TOMASSO:
Joseph holds two bachelor's degrees in music performance from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in Clarinet and Classical Saxophone. He also holds a Master's Degree in Multiple Woodwind Performance with an emphasis on Oboe from the university of North Carolina Greensboro. Joseph is an auxiliary musician in the Louisville Symphony Orchestra (saxophone/clarinet) and has also performed with the Greensboro Symphony (oboe/english horn). In addition to an involved performance schedule he teaches beginning to advanced oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, and chamber music at Great Southern Music. He also sells professional quality handmade reeds and is available for a one-on-one consultation for those looking for quality performance reeds.

 

VIOLIN INSTRUCTION: SUZUKI METHOD

CRAIG HANDLEY, JR.:
Craig is a Gainesville area native and has played violin for over 11 years. He performs at weddings and private events. Craig teaches beginning adults of all ages, as well as children.

VIOLIN INSTRUCTION

TOMMY SLAUGHTER:
Tommy has been playing music professionally for over 16 years. He begain his musical journey at age 4 and by age 10, Tommy was entering fiddle contests that allowed him to gain valuable performance experience as well as meet fiddle legends such as Bill Monroe, Vassar Clements, & Chubby Wise. By age 14, he had recorded two solo albums, "Under the Oaks" & "Fiddle Traditions." Since then, Tommy has had the opportunity to play with many great bands and musicians such as: Crosstyz, Tim Stafford, Randy Kohrs, Sammy Shelor, Mike Bubb, Lou Reid, and Audie Blaylock. He is a founding member and lead guitarist of the local gainesville band, The Nineteenth. In addition to performing with various local ensembles, recording, and teaching, Tommy is pursuing a degree at University of Florida.

VOCAL INSTRUCTION

STACEY TRENTESEAUX:
Stacey Trenteseaux has been a musician since age four and has over 5 years private and public teaching experience at all age and ability levels.  She currently teaches voice and piano at Great Southern Music and General Music at Mebane Middle School.  She studied French horn and instrumental education at the Florida State University for two years, but after much growth and maturity, graduated from the University of Florida where she studied voice and French horn.  Her diverse performance background includes multiple band and orchestral ensembles, vocal choirs and opera theater, and even a steel drum ensemble.  Aside from teaching, Stacey's passion is opera performance.  She earned opportunities to appear in many opera productions and to study with multiple well-known vocal teachers and coaches both in the US and Europe.