Bosse School of Music

The Leader in Contemporary Music Education!

Ron Bosse, Guitar, Bass, Saxophone & Recording Technology: Ron Bosse holds a degree in Professional Music with a focus in guitar performance and jazz composition from Berklee College of Music. Ron has performed throughout the United States and Canada with numerous jazz legends including Dave Liebman, Bob Moses, Gary Thomas, George Garzone, Rick Margitza, Bob Mintzer and Jerry Bergonzi. He has performed at Tanglewood, Seiji Ozawa Hall, The Litchfield Jazz Festival, Regatabar, Symphony Hall and The Boston Globe jazz Festival. In addition to private teaching, Ron is an avid clinician having given presentations on improvisation and composition at Cleveland State University, Temple University, Bridgewater State College and the NAJE conference. To learn more about Ron, click here!

Roisin Gerdin, Piano Specialist (all levels):  Pianist Roisin Gerdin grew up in the Berkshires, summer home for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and cultural mecca for many outstanding artists and musicians. It is there where she cultivated her craft until eventually enrolling at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. At Berklee, Roisin immersed herself in the vibrant Boston music scene while furthering her abilities as a pianist and composer. Since graduating, Roisin has been active recording and performing with many great musicians. She currently works with renowned composer Thomas Mckinley and owns her own production company, through which, she is a hired composer  iphone and Ipad application music. & games. Roisin graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Film Scoring. To learn more about Roisin, click here!
Brent Beissel, Drums & Early Piano: A professional drummer, percussionst and proficient keyboard player, Brent graduated from the acclaimed Berklee College of Music and his since been playing teaching and touring throughout the New England area. Brent's drumming and musical work can be heard on numerous recordings as he has performed with and recorded with dozens of Rock, Jazz, Country and R & B Bands since 2003, including Boston's own Margin Walker, and Guitar Virtuoso Ethan Brosh. Like Brent's playing, he tries to focus his teaching on well rounded-ness addressing everything from time, groove, and rhythm reading, to advanced rudiments, sticking technique and soloing as drum students advance. Young piano students enjoy the benefits of Brent's fun personality, clear cut lesson plans and made-simple ways of making learning piano manageable and most importantly fun! Priding himself of customizing his lessons to his individual students,  Brent strikes the perfect combination of musical fun, and musical facts to keep students motivated and moving ahead. Click here to learn more about Brent 
Tom Barry, Guitar, Bass & Recording Technology: A graduate of the presitigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Production and Engineering, Tom Barry has performed throughout the east coast playing a variety of styles from rock to reggae to funk as lead guitarist for the Boston based group, The Charlie River Band. In addition to being an inspirational and versatile guitarist and teacher, he is also a professional Recording Engineer who has conducted and lead many recording projects from students to professionals. To learn more about Tom, click here!

Amber Newton, Voice & Piano: Amber Newton is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where she earned a dual major in Vocal Performance and Music Business/Management.  She has spent the last fourteen years taking voice lessons both privately and at the college level and has had the opportunity to study under a number of extremely diverse and talented instructors.   Her performances have ranged from Boston's Symphony Hall at the age of eleven, participating in an a cappella group comprised of Berklee students at the Boston Opera House, and fronting a ten-piece band for her senior recital at Berklee.  She spent a few years while in college performing around New England with a southern rock band but specializes in r&b, folk, and blues.  Amber has also completed several music business related internships ranging from college radio promotion to the director of marketing for Berklee's student run record label, Heavy Rotation Records.  To learn More About Amber, Click here!

Brandon Santini, Piano Specialist (All Levels): This organist and pianist, hails right here from Weymouth, MA. An early interest in music led to piano study with David Hagan of the New England Conservatory and organ study with Peter Krasinski and Sean Redrow. He received the BM degree in both organ and piano performance from the renowned Oberlin Conservatory in 2008/ Studies for the Master of Music degree were pursued at the prestigious Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY. Recently he earned third prize in the 2010 Albert Schweitzer Competition and was a featured performer in Boston’s events for First Night 2011. Next summer he will make his overseas debut with two performances in London, England. As an educator, Brandon is dedicated and passionate about teaching. In addition to his level of piano expertise, Brandon’s ability to construct well rounded lessons and articulate clear goals for his students, make him a perfect and fun fit for piano students of all ages.


Randy Cloutier: Drums, Vibraphone & Early Piano:  Randy Cloutier graduated Cum Laude from the presigious Berklee College of Music with a Degree in Music Performance.  From casinos to cruise ships, Randy has performed extensively in and around the New England area, and throughout the Caribbean and has studied with Alan Dawson, Skip Hadden, John Hazilla, Joe Hunt, Robert Kaufman, Ed Saindon (vibraphone), & more! He has performed with artists such as: Saxophonist Ernie Watts, Trombonist John Fedchock, and Drummer Sherrie Maricle during performances at various International Association of Jazz Educator's (IAJE) Conference.  Randy composed and recorded and original Latin Jazz CD with pianist Dean Marcellana, and Berklee bass faculty, Oscar Stagnaro. As a freelance artist, Randy performs extensively with local groups, as well as musical theatre shows. Randy has a strong background in rock, jazz, blues, latin, big band, and funk styles.  To learn more about Randy, click here!

Trina Aitken, Voice, Guitar: As a graduate of Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, Trina had the opportunity to be instructed by many talented and inspirational singers such as Lisa Thorson, Dale Pfeiffer and Jeff Ramsey. During her songwriting/performance and student teaching courses, Trina was able to gain valuable insight from Songwriters such as Livingston Taylor and James Kachulis. Trina is the director and co-founder of the Bosse School of Music. A dedicated educator, Trina focuses on the overall musicianship of her students; and stresses the importance of ear training and harmonizing as well as vocal technique. In addition to teaching private lessons, she offers many innovative group classes and programs including “Contemporary Music Theory”, “A Cappella workshop” and “Vocal Techniques for today’s Singer” She prides herself on connecting and bringing out the best in each of her students, regardless of their experience. As a professional performer, she’s been writing and performing as half of the successful Ron Bosse/Trina Aitken Duo since 2002. Offering Jazz, Blues, soulful originals and innovative arrangements of Rock classics, the duo boasts an eclectic repertoire.  To learn more about Trina, click here!
Madeline (Maddie) Herec, Voice and Early Piano: Maddie is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where she was a voice principle and earned a degree in Professional Music. There she studied voice performance with Anne Peckham, and with contemporary composer Neil Leonard. She studied at Brandeis University for two years where she studied classical voice performance with mezzo-soprano Pamela Dellal, and with Bach scholar Eric Chafe. Madeline helped to score, edit, and mix the soundtrack for the documentary film “You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park,” which aired on PBS and was critically acclaimed by the Providence Journal. She continues to sing and write with her rock band The Hollow Sound, and was featured on the 2009 MTV VMA Tour as well as in the SXSW Music Festival in Austin. In 2008 the band played at the Vans Warped Tour and was also nominated for an MTVu Woodie Award. They are currently working on their debut full-length record. Maddie's versatlilty in training (both contemporary and classical methods) along with her live performance and composition experience make her a truly well rounded musician, who's outgoing personality and great communication skills give her the ideal combination for teaching and sharing her passion for music. To learn more about Maddie, click here.

Michael Dobiel, Winds, Horns & Bass: Michael Dobiel was born in Weymouth, MA. His early musical exposure began with the saxophone, which he started playing when he was ten. In addition to his extensive training & performance experience on the bass guitar, his academic training includes a B.A. in saxophone performance and composition from Westfield State College in Westfield, MA. There he performed contemporary music in solo recitals, the Wind Symphony under the baton of Karen Lavoie, and the Saxophone Quartet directed by Theodore Levine. He also performed new music by composers such as J Witbeck, Diana K. Farrell, and Nicole Chevalier. His saxophone teacher at Westfield was Theodore Levine, and his composition professors included Andrew Bonacci, James Argiro, and Daniel J. Kennedy. In May 2009 he graduated from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY, with a M.M. in Composition. His teachers included Mark Satterwhite, John Ritz, Krzysztof Wolek and John LaBarbara. He performed with the U of L New Music Ensemble directed by Frederick Speck, The U of L Jazz Ensemble I, and the Moving Nows, an improvisation collective. Michael went to Serbia in October 2009 with the Serious Play! Theatre and Ensemble, playing in the band for the play entitled Milosevic at the Hague. In addition to touring the US and europe, Mike performs regularly in the Boston area. Mike teaches all woodwinds, advanced Sax and 1st and 2nd year Brass. As a teacher. he is articulate, patient and results oriented. Relating to students one on one while giving higher understanding of music to his students, makes him a great overall teacher. 

Sara Bursey, Violin, Viola & Early Piano: Sara Bursey graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with the degree of Bachelor of Music (concentration Viola Performance), with violist Dr. Scott Rawls. She then continued her musical education at the University of Memphis,  When she moved to New England, she studied at the Longy School of Music with violist Paula Majerfeld. Sara is now a member of the Bosse School of Music faculty & full time member of the Cape Cod symphony Orchestra. To learn more about Sara, please click here!

Sam Haddix, Guitar & Recording/Visual  Technology:  

     A versatile and contemporary musician, Sam began lessons at age 13, and was performing live with his band by 14, and had already cut a proffesional contemporary rock album by age fifteen. Continuing his formal studies through high school, Sam went onto to pursue and obtain his B.A. as a guitar principal at the esteemed Berklee College of Music. While at Berklee, Sam studied from renowned virtuoso Jon Finn, whose unique approach to guitar technique  & instruction has helped to shape not only Sam's playing as an artist, but also his approach to teaching others. Incorporating traditional training with modern concepts, reading and chord structure helps his students achieve their own personal/musical goals. Encouraging group playing and songwriting as fun and practical development tools helps Sam's students understand musical material in a context that is interesting and relevant to them, personally.

 

This year, his acclaimed Alternative Rock band, Every Day Echo, cut a stunning album that showcased not only Sam's guitar skills, but his unique compositional style and vocal talents as well. Well versed and formally trained in most aspects of Music Technology/Production/Apple Professional Technology, Sam has also worked as a recording engineer, producer and consultant on many musical projects, including his latest release "A Thousand Miles of Wire" available at all major online music outlets. With influences ranging from David Bowie to Smashing Pumpkins, to Jeff Beck, Sam's love of guitar, and unparelled communication skills, and over 9 years teaching experience make him a "go-to" teacher for all things musical. Sam teaches private Guitar lessons and Audio/Visual Technology here at BSM.

Dan Avedikian, Guitar, Voice & Piano An active performer,
An equally talented vocalist, pianist, and guitarist, Dan began studying music at age eight as a piano student. He pursued Music throughout his young life and went on to purse and obtain his degrees from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 2008 Having earned a B.A. in Music Performance for both Piano and Voice simultaneously, Dan has experience learning and teaching both contemporary and traditional methods. His unique style and well rounded teaching approach can be attribitued both to his thorough training and his diverse tastes in music.

 

Dan has partaken in a diverse array of projects, ranging from funk through soul to classical and jazz. Understanding the nuances and pressures of both acoustic instruments as well as voice as an instrument, he is both passionate about music education and compassionate towards the needs of his students, as they develop their own musical style and learn the fundamental rudiments of music that lay the building blocks for progress. He believes that students do best when they are allowed to play the music that they know and love. In the classroom, he uses contemporary pop and rock ideologies in combination with traditional concepts and repertoire, allowing students to become passionate about playing music while learning the essentials of technique, theory and reading. Dan's ample teaching & performing experience in tandem with his positive attitude are a winning combination for students of all ages. Some of Dan's influences include Stevie Wonder, Ben Folds, John Mayer, Frederic Chopin, and Latin composer A.C. Jobim.