Ed Roselli, Guitar & Bass Instructor Ed Roselli has been playing guitar for over 35 years and teaching at the Music Machine for over20 . Ed has graduated from Berklee College of Music recieving his Degree in Professional Music and has always continued to study and take lessons privately to this present day. Ed has recorded a full length instrumental Holiday Music CD , along with performing professionaly and appearing on other artists C.D.'s.His specialty is Latin pick- style guitar ala' his musical heroes Strunz and Farah. Along with Classical / Fingerstyle Guitar. He also has extensive study in Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues and keeping up with all the current music of today . Ed's advice to students is "... always believe in yourself, don't be afraid and remember to have fun, it's easy to forget. Music is a great way to develop focus and discipline. When asked how to accelerate the learning process he responds, "First you must be in the moment, go slow,slow,slow making sure you have proper technique-repetition is key ! " Ed is also a Martial Arts Instructor and teaches Tai Chi.He exercises and meditates on a daily basis. Hard work, family and friends are the central elements of his life. When asked what aspect of teaching he enjoys most, he quickly responds "Making people happy!" Ed's Policies Ed is available to teach Mon-Wed 3:00-9:00 and Thu 3:00-5:30. His rate is currently $110/month for a 30min lesson once per week. Each student is allowed to reschedule up to four 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 two additional make-up lessons should they need them. If Ed is absent, he will make your lesson up at another time or provide a qualified substitute instructor.

John Tolias, Guitar & Bass Instructor John has been playing guitar for 40 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from U. of Mass, Boston, and has had extensive studies at Berklee College of Music. He has been teaching students of all levels, from beginner to advanced for 30 + years at The Music Machine. Over the years, John has performed in a variety of bands: Blues, Rock, Top 40, Jazz, and Ethnic. His numerous musical influences include: The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Chicago, Joe Pass, Pat Metheny, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis. He feels that a world of knowledge can be opened up to the student through music involvement, and that the creative skills developed through this endeavor will carry the student towards new ideas, new experiences, and new challenges, not to mention the personal satisfaction. His approach to teaching is to take students needs and goals, and apply the appropriate lesson plans to attain those specific goals. With enough determination and practice, he feels all can succeed with a very positive outcome. Lastly, and maybe more importantly, John feels that music is a way to connect with yourself, but is also a bridge for connecting with others. John's Policies John is available to teach Mon-Wed 3:00-8:00 and Thu 3:00-6:00. His rate is currently $110/month for a 30min lesson once per week. Each student is allowed to reschedule up to four 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 two additional Make-up lessons should they need them. If John is absent, will make your lesson up another time or provide a qualified substitute instructor.