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Anthony Mancuso received a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance with a focus in classical violin from Western Connecticut State University, and is a recipient of the Rose Londa Heyman Scholarship. He has performed with several local groups including the Danbury Community Orchestra, the Danbury Symphony Orchestra, and has participated in the Chamber Music Intensive hosted by the Danbury Music Centre.  Additionally, he has performed in the orchestra for several musicals and operas at Western Connecticut State University, including: The Merry Widow, The Gondoliers, A Little Night Music, Melancholy Play, Sweeney Todd, Amahl and the Night Visitors, The Magic Flute, and L'elisir d'amore.

Note: Students may begin either Voice, or Voice/Piano Combo lessons at age 6. Our Voice/Piano Combo lesson program for younger students includes learning keyboard skills and note reading. Students may begin Piano lessons starting at age 4. 

Antonette holds her L.R.S.M. (Licentate of the Royal Schools of Music) in piano/organ teaching, and piano performance. Her past teaching experience includes the Zimbabwean College of Music where she taught piano in the Teachers' Training College to elementary school through college age students. Antoinette was a lecturer and accompanist to the South African National Defense Force Army Band. From her own piano studio in South Africa she prepared students for international examinations, concert performances, competitions, arts festivals and charity concerts. She has also directed choirs and helped voice students prepare for roles in a range of different musical productions, She is a member of several professional organizations including the Music Teacher's National Association and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. 

Dan obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition from Keene State College and his Master of Arts degree in Music Composition and Theory from Long Island University – Post. He enjoys working with students of a wide range of ages and musical interests. His college and university studies focused on the classical guitar, but he is also experienced in steel-string acoustic guitar, and electric guitar, in a variety of styles including jazz, rock, blues, popular, and more. Additionally, Dan has experience in singing and teaching voice in these genres. Dan has a special enthusiasm when it comes to teaching music fundamentals through singing for further levels of study, or advancing a singer-songwriter’s skill for higher levels of performances. Whether a student wishes to learn voice, guitar, or voice and guitar as a combination, Dan will tailor the lesson plan and musical materials, to put the student’s goals of success within reach. Overall, Dan takes a welcoming approach to his instruction, adapting the method of teaching individually to each student’s needs. Dan has been involved in numerous performances in front of professors, students, colleagues and other music enthusiasts throughout his life. He owes everything to his many fine teachers and role-models who guided him along his musical journey. Dan now strives to pass that knowledge of music along to his own students.