18 independent music instructors currently teach at MockingBird Music - more bios will be added soon!

Ken Freeman, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Clarinet, Sax, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba> • Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Berklee College of Music • • Previously the Co-Director of the Milton High School Jazz Band, and Director of the Fine Arts Department at Foxborough Regional Charter School. Ken Freeman graduated Berklee College of Music in 2005 with a degree in Music Education. He began his career teaching in public schools where he worked with students from the elementary to high school level teaching instrumental and choral education, successfully initiating the school's first elementary school band program. Since graduation, Ken has also spent his time teaching privately individual and group lessons with a focus on guitar, bass, brass, woodwind, voice, music theory, business and songwriting. Ken plays professionally in his own band "Wishful Thinking" and with other groups performing in the Boston and surrounding areas. He currently works with 2 of the top entertainment companies in the state performing at private and corporate events. Ken's performance work is not limited to a specific style as he works with bands ranging from classical to contemporary with many in between. Through these practices Ken is able to convey a wide range of experience and knowledge of music education and performance to his students. Ken’'s favorite artists are among the legends of music history: Miles Davis, Stan Getz, and Pink Floyd among others. More contemporary bands are also a great influence: Phish, Counting Crows, Ryan Adams, David Grey and Neil McCarthy (a local singer/songwriter from the Cape). Additionally, Ken believes we are on the verge of a new music revolution. When asked for details he only says, “…it’s coming soon.” Ken is available at MockingBird M & W, TH 2-8 and Fri 2-7. His rates are currently $120/monthly for a 30min lesson once per week. He allows students to reschedule 3 lessons per year provided he is notified in advance of their absence + 3 additional for students who remain enrolled through the summer. He will make up lessons when he is out or will provide a qualified substitute instructor to teach your lesson.

Julia Roche, Flute, Voice & Piano Instructor • Has been studying and playing flute since 1997, has been studying and singing formally since 1997, has been studying and playing piano since 1999. • Bachelor of Arts, Music Major, Rhode Island College • Favorite artists: Mozart, Kenney Chesney, Bach, Justin Timberlake and Rascal Flats To say that Julia has lived a life in music is an understatement. At age four she dreamed of playing the French Horn. Since then she has studied not only that instrument, but also the clarinet, oboe, trombone, bassoon and drums. Her area of expertise, however, lies in the flute, piano and voice! From elementary school through high school she has been a member of the band, orchestra, wind ensemble, jazz band, drum corps and chorus. By the time she graduated she had taught music as a substitute teacher and was Assistant Choir Director in the Bellingham elementary, middle and high schools. she has studying flute under Maryellen Guzzio-Kregler, piano under Lila Kane and Modern Voice under Eric Whittaker. She is a member of the Rhode Island College Women’s Choir. “Music is a never ending learning process”, states the multi-instrumentalist. “Everyday I gain a greater appreciation for it. My favorite part of teaching is passing on the knowledge I have gained and seeing students apply it and love it.” Julia's Policies Julia is available to teach Mon,Tue,Thu 3-8pm, Fri 3-7pm Sat 10-3pm Her rates are currently $120/month - Piano, Clarinet, Sax, Oboe $125/month - Flute $140/month - Voice Each student is allowed to reschedule up to 3 lessons per year beginning each September provided they inform the store ahead of time of the cancellation . Refer to the website for availability of times for make-up lessons. Students who remain enrolled for July & August will receive three additional make-up lessons should they need them. If Julia is absent, she will attempt to reschedule your lesson or may instead provide a qualified substitute instructor.