CHRIS STIBOL

Drums/Piano Instructor

Chris has been drumming for the past 27 years and has a degree in music. Performing since the age of 10, he has trained in many different styles of percussion and is proficient on the drum set, marching drums, bells, and piano. Chris has been teaching for the past 14 years, his students ranging from 5 to 70. Many of them have gone on to do great things with their talents, including becoming members of the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey, reaching the Studio Band at Princeton Highschool, and becoming members of percussion lines at the college level. Chris approaches lessons with a fun attitude, ensuring students learn the core fundamentals while they grow in their own artistic abilities.

JEREMY

Guitar/Piano Instructor

Jeremy has been playing guitar for over 20 years and has been performing in bands for the past 14 years. He frequently plays throughout New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia. Jeremy is a very dedicated teacher who brings his real world experience to his lesson approach. He ensures students understand the songwriting process by breaking down the song structure. By doing this and actively engaging students the “ins and outs” of a song, he gives them the tools to start writing songs of their own.

VINNIE

Guitar/Bass/Piano Instructor

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Vinnie has over 20 years experience playing professionally in bands throughout the Princeton, Philadelphia, and New York City region and is a student of jazz and classical performance. His approach puts a strong emphasis on fundamentals and music theory but also encourages students to be creative and uses examples of modern music to put those fundamentals to use.

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JOSEPH

Woodwind/Vocal/Drum/Piano Instructor

Joseph has been teaching woodwind instruments for the past 14 years. He has earned a B.A. of music from Kean University. Joe has played in many ensembles including, NJMEA Intercollegiate Wind Ensemble, Kean University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Kean University Concert Choir and Orchestra. Joe keeps his students engaged and motivated by learning and dissecting popular songs, and making scale learning a fun competition/game.

MARK

Piano Instructor

Mark has been playing piano since the age of 9.  Throughout college, Mark was involved in several ensembles including Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Chamber Music.  He has also provided musical accompaniment with the Kean Theatre Department.  In 2017, Mark graduated from Kean University with a B.M. in Music Performance degree.  Mark's favorite artists include ABBA, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and R.E.M.  He also loves to play music from Broadway musicals and Nintendo video games.  Mark uses a hybrid of classical and contemporary in his lessons to ensure students that they learn the core fundamentals of music in a fun and festive atmosphere.

DAVID

Drum Instructor

David has been an instructor at Stibol Music since 2016. He started playing the drums when he was eight and has been playing music professionally since 2013. During this time, he has supported several notable artists including Laurin Talese, Chill Moody, Taylor Kelly, and Hambone Relay and has studied with internationally renowned drummers JP Bouvet and Benny Greb. His background ranges from Concert and Marching percussion to Rock, Funk, Jazz, and RnB. Currently, David plays with an 8 piece funk band (The Do Rights), a 4 piece indie garage rock band (Young Puzzle), and plays cajon for up-and-coming country artist Madeline Smith. In lessons, he puts an emphasis on using the drums as a vehicle for creativity and expression. He encourages students to step beyond "what" they are playing and examine when, where, why, and how they play it.

ELLENRENEE

Vocal Instructor

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EllenRenee has been in the Performing arts industry since age 6. Started under Julliard trained professional. Sang and performed Professionally for many years in: Italian Operas, Classical & Standards Vocalist, New Jersey and New York (Radio City) stages, lead singer in 2 bands (Rock 'Midnight Rain' band & Wedding 'Touch of Class'), Atlantic City, elite restaurants, JBundy Master Illusionist Assistant, Singing recording Artist managed by Bill Deal, opened for Charlie Daniels band and L Jackson. Teaches & trains Novice through Professional levels: All genres of Music. Classical, Rock, Punk, Broadway. Former Director of 450 student Academy of Performing Arts over 10 years. She trained and placed many Artists in Lead Roles such as 'Cats' and 'Phantom of the Opera' ON Broadway, top billing Artist performances on the  'Main Stage at Walt Disney World Florida', placed Rock Bands on many stage performances & venues, teamed with Sony Records professionals, her students were in commercials, print & appearances on major channels and she worked with Original Musical Artists that hit top charts. Teaches Singing, coaches vocalists, manages bands & musical artists.  
Long standing Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing. 
Is an agent through American Federation of Booking Agents of United States and Canada. Performer, Vocalist, Dancer, Choreographer, Educator. Mantra is strive for excellence in voice, stage performance & life.

Ernesto

Strings Instructor

Ernesto is a graduate in Jazz Violin Performance/Composition from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music (New York) and Berklee College of Music (Boston), and in Classical Violin from the Conservatori del Liceu (Barcelona). Born in Alcoi (Alicante) Spain in 1986, Ernesto began studying violin at the age six in the Joan Cantó Conservatory of Alcoi. Throughout his violin study, Ernesto has been the recipient of multiple regional and international awards as recognition of his musical and academic achievements, including the Antonio Pérez Verdú Musical Studies Award, three consecutive years of scholarships from the Valencian Institute of Music, and the International Scholarships awarded by Berklee College of Music and New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. As an educator, Ernesto shares a passion for all things musical. He holds a strong belief that music can change lives for the better, seeking to equip students with the performance, composition, improvisation and theoretical skills that will help them excel no matter which path they take in music.

SHARON

Piano/Woodwind/Vocal/Brass/Percussion/String Instructor

Sharon studied music at the New England Conservatory of Music and received her Degree in Theater and her Degree in Television and Radio Production at Mercer County Community College. Sharon has experience as a private instructor at the Summer Arts Institute at Rutgers University, Mercer County Community College, Newark Community School of the Arts, Lawrenceville Preparatory School, Pennington Preparatory School, St. Paul the Apostle Church/School, Emmanuel Midtown Music Studios in NYC, New Jersey Youth Symphony, Music School of East Brunswick, Mobile Music Instructors, Freehold Music Studio, Sweet Music Academy, Farrington's Music Studio, Music Tech Academy, Music & Arts, and the Very Special Arts of New Jersey at the East Brunswick Chapter.

Kevin

Woodwind/Brass/Digital Composition/Piano Instructor

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Kevin has been a band director for 10 years throughout Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. Earning his undergraduate degree in music education from Kutztown
University of Pennsylvania and his masters degree in music education from the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Kevin has had the privilege to teach
students of various ages who have gone on to earn top seats in auditioned groups,
become a part of region and all-state groups and even pursued careers in music. In
addition, Kevin has been a presenter for NAfME, earned a Citation of Excellence
from the National Band Association, and has even been a top 25 finalist for the
Music and Arts Educator of the Year in 2019. When not teaching, Kevin plays
saxophone with various cover bands, blues bands, and rock bands throughout New
Jersey. Kevin enjoys helping students create and achieve their personal musical

goals in order to better themselves.

                    Nikki

Guitar/Bass/Piano Instructor

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 Nikki is a local musician/singer/songwriter with classical, punk, ska, polka, and metal roots.  While performing for over 25 years starting with the piano, cello, sax, trumpet, bass, and singing in bands, with orchestral, marching band, and punk spaces for outlets, Nikki found out that guitar was indeed the favorite instrument out of them all. With a diverse musical palette, Nikki aims to aid you on your own musical path, by providing tools, tricks, theory and philosophy to get you where YOU want to go.