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Damian Bonazzoli is an accomplished guitarist, composer, arranger, and educator with almost 40 years of playing experience and more than 20 years of teaching. Holding a degree in music from the University of Massachusetts, Damian has performed on some of the world’s most diverse stages—from rock festivals to intimate jazz clubs, blues jams, to folk and bluegrass gatherings, musical theatre productions, to classical recitals. His versatility spans rock, blues, folk, jazz, and symphonic compositions, with eight full-length recordings to his name.

Inspired by guitar legends like Joe Pass, David Gilmour, and Joe Satriani, Damian has a unique playing style that transcends genres. His instrumental album, The Endless Highway, was released in 2018, and his follow-up album, This Silent Well, will be released in 2025.

Beyond his work as a musician, Damian’s passion for teaching is evident in his personalized approach, guiding each student through their own musical journey. Damian's background as an attorney, a captain in the U.S. Army, a classroom teacher, and a private academic tutor inform his teaching method, as he recognizes that all students learn differently and have their own goals.

In addition to his private online teaching, Damian is the founder of the Elite Academy of Music and Motion. In founding the Academy, Damian’s goal was to provide the highest quality music instruction in a positive, welcoming environment, an approach which has led to the Academy earning perfect 5-star ratings across multiple platforms and repeatedly being named “Best Music School” in the area.

In 2022, Damian stepped aside as Director of the Academy to focus on his true love of teaching.  He remains a passionate and dedicated instructor, gently challenging his students to reach ever higher levels of excellence. 

Niki Mousikos is a life long student of music, starting piano at age 6 and viola at age 10. Mousikos translates to musician in Greek, so it must be in the genes! In 5th grade, she began playing viola in the elementary public school orchestra under the direction of Kathy Finn. She continued her string studies into college and now teaches fundamentals of string playing. Inheriting the teaching background from her mother, Niki chose a career in music education. She received her Bachelor of Music Education at Florida State University. She studied with world-class

musicians and pedagogues, both at the community college level and university level. Under the guidance of piano professor Heidi Williams, a Peabody Conservatory graduate and international concert pianist, Niki gained valuable insight into the importance of technique and performance. While

taking classes for her music education degree, she studied fundamental orchestra pedagogy with a leading source in string education, Michael Allen. Professor Allen developed The Essential Elements series, which you might see at any local music shop or in our own music academy inventory.

Ms. Niki taught in the Brevard Public School system for 5 years, serving as music teacher at Mims Elementary. There she taught Choir, 5 th grade beginning orchestra, 6 th grade intermediate orchestra, and K-6 general music classes. Niki has taught with various programs and local businesses

including Yanceys Music Center, The Studio by artist Angel Lowden and the Flagler Youth Orchestra.

Currently, she gives beginner to intermediate violin and cello lessons as well as private piano

instruction to all ages. 

She teaches from her home studio in Holly Hill, Fl and Elite Academy of Music

and Motion in Ormond Beach. She enjoys writing original music, traveling, djing and exploring any

new opportunities to grow as a teacher and artist."

A Florida native, Matthew Rose is a Daytona Beach-based private teacher and freelancer. Having played trombone for over 15 years, Matthew has had the privilege of learning from some of the biggest names in the brass world and playing with a variety of groups, large and small.

 Matthew earned his Bachelor of Music from Stetson University in Deland, FL, and his Master of Music from the Yale School of Music in New Haven, Connecticut. He has performed with numerous bands and orchestras, including but not limited to, the Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Bandmasters’ Southern Winds Band, and the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra. 

Matthew has participated in several summer festivals and conferences including the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival and Southeast Trombone Symposium. Currently, he maintains a small studio of private students across a variety of instruments and ages, and regularly plays with local groups.

Beyond music, Matthew has a passion for weightlifting, hiking, and building Legos and spends most of his free time with his wife and their 2 cats.

Four Time Grammy Nominated Kate Hart, Owner of the Holistic Voice Institute, Therapeutic Sound and Wellness and Voice Over Talent is a practitioner of Voice Health, actress, singer, voice and voice over coach who works extensively in connecting students with their “core” voice and eliminating voice issues while strengthening the voice. In addition to coaching she spent 40 years singing and training as an actor, singer, producer and playwright, garnering over 50 industry awards (including four Grammy nominations). 

Kate works with all genres of music (blues, jazz, Broadway, rock, folk, rap, metal, soul, gospel and country). 

Kate has completed hundreds of voice lessons and attended numerous seminars including: nutrition, Alexander technique, kinesiology & reflexology along with visualization techniques. Her mission is to give the client the tools they need to make the artistic choices they are inspired to make."

Sam's passion for music and education has led him to volunteer in eleven different countries, where he has provided music education to students of all ages and backgrounds. his innovative, hands-on approach ensures students learn proper form and technique while fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of music history. 

By tailoring his programs to the unique needs of each community, and collaborating with local organizations, Sam has created sustainable music programs that continue to benefit students long after their departure. 

With 12 years of live experience and more than 10 years in musical education, Sam specializes in teaching a variety of instruments, including drum kit, percussion, guitar, bass, keys, and ukulele. 

His expertise spans multiple genres such as rock, blues, jazz, metal, and pop. His efforts have been recognized by both local and international organizations, highlighting his dedication to making the world a more harmonious place through music education!

Yvonne is a professional violinist and instructor, a commited teacher who has dedicated her life to the passion of music. With over two decades of experience inspiring the next generation of musicians, helping them unlock their full potential through perosnalized instruction and a deep commitment to musicial excellence. Yvonne is a graduate of Montclair University in New Jersey. She teaches violin, viola, cello, and piano. Yvonne's passion is enriching students' lives through the culture of music. 

Scott is an experienced music teacher with 25 years of performance, teaching a variety of instruments. Scott is skilled in developing individualized lesson plans and motivating students to reach their goals. With an education in musical performance with a focus on upright bass from Stetson University, Scott can assist students with many different instruments. 

He can take students for:  
All strings- orchestral strings, guitar, bass.  
Banjo, ukulele etc. all styles.
Piano.
Saxophone.
Music theory- jazz and classical.
Sound engineering.
Composition

With over a decade of experience, Justin has had the privilege of sharing his passion for music with students of all ages, from 4 to 70 years old. His musical journey began at 16 when he  joined his first group, and since then, he's played extensively throughout Central Florida, immersing myself in various genres including jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, fingerstyle, and pop.

Justin specializes in teaching guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano, catering to both beginners and advanced students. His approach focuses on building a strong foundation for newcomers while also challenging experienced musicians with advanced theory and technique. Justin's unique teaching style emphasizes fun and creativity, motivating students to explore their musical potential and deepen their understanding of music.

In addition to music, Justin also offers classes in videography and Adobe editing, providing a well-rounded creative experience. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Justin is here to guide you on your creative journey!

Justin specializes in teaching guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano, catering to both beginners and advanced students.

Kathy Finn teaches violin, viola, cello, bass, beginning piano, and music theory.

She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree, K-12.  Kathy is retired from the NY Public School System and the Volusia County School System serving the surrounding Ormond Beach schools as the string orchestra instructor 1987-2016.  She continues to teach private music lessons with 40 years of experience.

Kathy is a member of the Daytona Beach Community Orchestra.  She previously has performed with Solisti Chamber Orchestra of Daytona Beach, and the Space Coast Philharmonic Orchestra,  Space Coast Pops,  and touring Opera Company. She served on the board of the Florida Orchestra Association for many years. Kathy continues to play for weddings, parties, churches, and other events in our area. 

Tek Winesberry, who has a Doctorate degree in Piano Performance from the University of Iowa, has been teaching piano at Elite Academy of Music and Motion since 2021. In addition, he instructs in music theory as well as piano improvisation. Throughout his career, his comprehensive piano achievements have comprised a diverse spectrum of artistic genres, including Composition, Dance Piano Accompanying (Ballet/Modern), Chamber Music, Choral Music Directing from the Piano, Research in the creation of a Piano Solo Transcription of Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 in E Minor (3rd and 4th Movements), and Piano Concert Performances in both Asia and the United States. Mr. Winesberry’s main focus and goal for his students is to have them realize initially the overall fundamental musical architecture of any given score and interconnect the recurring musical patterns (e.g., rhythm, harmony, melody, dynamics, etc.) within it, so that they can eventually possess the confidence to perform at the piano fluently in any venture, be it sight-reading, public piano recitals, composing, and even improvising.

Joe Corporon bio: Joseph Corporon is a graduate of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, with a degree in Cello Performance. He is principal cellist, frequent soloist and a founding member of Daytona Solisti Chamber Orchestra and an active freelance musician in Central Florida. He is also a member of the Rickman-Acree-Corporon Piano Trio which performs annual concerts as part of the Daytona Solisti Concert Series.

Joe is currently the Traditional Worship Director at First Church DeLand, and has served in the music ministries at congregations in Ormond Beach, FL, Amarillo, TX, and Orlando, FL. He is a former member of the Miami Bach Society and taught for several years in private and public schools in Miami-Dade and Volusia counties. He also taught cello and conducted the Con Brio String Orchestra at the Flagler Youth Orchestra from 2013-2019. From 2021-2023 he was Artistic Director of the Flagler Youth Orchestra and conducted the Harmony Chamber Orchestra.

Joe and his wife, Donna, are the proud parents of two daughters and two sons. They also enjoy their four fur babies – three cats and a dog. In his spare time Joe enjoys arranging music for voices and instrumental ensembles, developing websites, and learning the intricacies of EndeavourOS Linux and other open source software.