Sarah Garin has been teaching students of all ages to play the violin for over 20 years and is
excited to begin teaching at the Lewis Music Studio! Sarah received a Bachelor of Music degree
from the Pennsylvania State University, an Artist Diploma in Violin Performance from Duquesne
University, and a Master’s Degree in the Art of Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Sarah is an adjunct violin instructor at Washington and Jefferson College and has a violin studio
in her home in Mt. Lebanon. She is a member of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra and an
active freelancer in the Pittsburgh area. Sarah has performed with Barry Manilow, Marie
Osmond, Andrea Bocelli, and others. When she isn’t teaching or playing her violin, Sarah
enjoys playing with her 6 year old son, Adam, and their dog, Scooter.

Piano, Guitar, Voice. Devon Jackson started his journey in music when he was just 7 years old. During that time, he has studied and played various styles of music. Devon had the pleasure of studying under the retired head of the piano at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dr. James Staples. He has also studied under Dr. David Ed from Sewickley as well as Charles Wilson. Devon minored in music at IUP, and played various recitals and concerts through out his college life. He is currently the Pianist for the band Escaping Destiny.

In the 8^th grade Bruce Lazier started teaching private music lessons to kids from his suburban neighborhood near Denver, Colorado. Aside from a few brief interludes he has been at it ever since. He enjoys seeing kids develop into both good musicians as well as vibrant and productive individuals.

In addition to his passion for teaching, he has restored a Victorian house in the South Side Slopes neighborhood of Pittsburgh, travelled the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Europe extensively, enjoys bicycling, and would love gardening if that didn’t involve mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Bruce has performed extensively as a professional trombonist. His performance credits include back up bands for Sammy Davis, Jr., Mel Torme, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Lou Rawls, Rosemary Clooney, Liza Minnelli, Debbie Reynolds, The Temptations, and Lena Horne, among many others.  He has performed under the batons of Aaron Copeland, Michel Legrand and John Williams with various symphony orchestras and was a member of the River City Brass for twelve years.  Bruce is the founder of the annual concert “Trombones on Ice” which features 120 to 130 brass players performing seasonal favorites at such venues as the PPG Wintergarden, the South Side Works, and Bellefield Hall Auditorium. This past year and this year the venue was and will be a 220 year old Harmonist barn in Harmony, PA.

Bruce has resided in Pittsburgh and Harmony PA for the past 32 years.  He is a graduate of The University of Northern Colorado (Bachelor of Music) and Yale University (Master of Music).

Tom is a composer and pianist from Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age, Tom was fascinated with music and began to take piano lessons at the age of 7. Piano lesson quickly developed into many diverse interests, and Tom began to branch out into learning to play guitar, singing in a choir, and writing original music. Tom began performing music professionally at 14, and has continued to perform ever since in various styles such as jazz, big band, rock, pop, and classical. Tom earned a Bachelor’s of Music from Duquesne University in 2014, and had the pleasure of studying with such eminent musicians as Rob Kurth, Jeffery Turner, and Lynn Purse. Tom believes that music is for everyone, and that with the right attitude, anyone can achieve their goals.

Richy Muckle not only has 20 years of formal teaching experience but also a wealth of experience in performing, touring, studio recording, clinics, and more.  Presently, he is active as a freelance drummer and performs in all styles.  Richy highly endorses knowledge of the rudiments, as it pertains to all forms of percussion.  He teaches all styles of music, in order to prepare students for potential band involvement and performances. Richy believes that a well-rounded drummer should both play and read well!

Sam has always been fascinated with technology and creating new music which is why he is passionate for music technology! He attended Duquesne University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Music Technology. There he studied under many great professors such as Dr. Burke, Lynn Purse, and Thomas Kikta, taking to heart their passion for music, technology, and education. Sam believes music can be a powerful inspiration that can change lives. Music has enabled him to pursue his goals and is a fundamentally important aspect of his life. The reason he teaches is to share music with others and to show his commitment to furthering the understanding of the cultural, personal, and educational importance of music. His aim as an educator is to help the student discover and develop their passion for music in an enjoyable and fulfilling way. He offers lessons for all ages in piano, guitar, music technology, sound recording, music theory, and composition.

Evan Spurlock is a musician from Bridgeville, PA who teaches piano and bass guitar. He originally began playing in his school band when he was 10 and ever since has continued to broaden his musical skills. He picked up piano lessons when he was 13 and is self-taught on the bass guitar. Evan has also taught himself the art of recording and producing. He does freelance mixing and writes and records for his own band. He currently is the snare drum captain in the CV marching band, plays regular piano and voice recitals and gigs, and is the bassist/vocalist/producer in his own band.

Will frequently performs as a substitute cellist in the New World Symphony (Miami, FL), and has performed with The Florida Orchestra, the Wheeling Symphony, the Youngstown Symphony, the Akron Symphony, and the Orlando Philharmonic, under conductors Manfred Honeck, Michael Tilson Thomas, Matthias Bamert, Yan Pascal Tortelier, JoAnn Falleta, among others. He holds degrees in music from the University of Florida and Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied with cellists Steven Thomas, David Premo, and Anne Martindale Williams. At Carnegie Mellon, he earned first prize with his colleagues in the school’s Silberman Chamber Music Competition with an enthusiastically received rendition of Oliver Messiaen’s “Quatuor pour la fin du temps”. Additionally, Will has attended the National Repertory Orchestra, Brevard Music Center, and the Innsbrook Institute Summer Festivals.