Ms. Angello has been teaching guitar for many years. She attended the Chicago School of Music, and has training in music theory and classical guitar. For over 20 years Ms. Angello performed professionally with her family band playing bass, guitar, steel guitar and singing. As a 20 year member of the Illinois Guitar League Ms. Angello has served as president, and is currently vice president. The Illinois Guitar League promotes guitar education through performance and competitive events. When she isn’t playing or teaching, Ms. Angello enjoys painting, and is an art instructor at local high schools and colleges.
Jay Larson started with Kidder Music in 2009. Jay is a professional guitarist, and instructor with over 21 years of experience. He has toured with professional groups and recorded all original music as well with many regional acts. Jay apprenticed at a pro guitar shop on the West coast, and does expert guitar repair. As an instructor Jay can teach a wide variety of styles at any skill level. In addition to guitar Jay offers instruction on bass, mandolin, slide guitar or dobro, and beginning banjo and ukulele.
Phil has been with Kidder Music since 2011. He plays trumpet and received his Bachelors in Music Business from Southern Illinois University. While at SIUC, he was a member of the Wind Ensemble, the Studio Jazz Orchestra, and the Marching Salukis. He is an alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, and served as the SIUC School of Music’s Recital Hall Manager.
He and his wife, Katlin, were recently married in April of 2012. He enjoys playing & singing at Scared Heart Church, visiting the dog park and spending time with friends and family.
Sara joined Kidder Music in August of 2007. Her primary duties are to manage the sheet music inventory and special orders. She also teaches clarinet in our lesson studio.
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The lesson coordinator is responsible for all scheduling and billing of private students. If you are interested in starting private studio lessons with one of the instructors at our Bloomington location, you may use the phone number listed below or send an email using the form on the right.
