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Joe is a multi-talented individual with diverse achievements across music, education, psychology, and academia. He studied music composition at FSU and The Prague Conservatoire, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology from FGCU. 

With 12 years of teaching music and over 20 years of industry experience, Joe brings a unique perspective to his lessons. He has toured with national acts, featured his compositions in various media, and spent a decade in event entertainment.

Joe's academic contributions include research published in the American Journal of Psychology. This background shapes his cognitive approach to teaching, emphasizing not just skill acquisition, but also instilling a love for the learning process.

Notably, Joe excels in teaching students with special needs, including ASD and Down's Syndrome. His expertise in this area ensures a tailored and empathetic approach to instruction.

Joe's passion for teaching and commitment to inclusive education makes him a valuable and inspiring instructor.

Earl is a music educator with over 20 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in music education with a vocal emphasis from Florida A and M University (2002) and a Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Florida (2010). 

Earl has served as a music director in ministry for 35 years. He has also served as music director for several productions including most recently Sistas the Musical, Avenue Q, and The Color Purple. Earl believes that music lessons should be fun incorporating the popular music his student enjoy as they learn to play Drums, Piano, or how to Sing. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha SINFONIA, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is a Prince Hall Mason. 

Scott is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory where he received his Bachelor of Music in classical guitar performance. While attending Peabody Conservatory he had the great honor to study with guitarists Manuel Barrueco, Julian Gray, and lutenist Ronn McFarlane. 

Before teaching at Fort Myers School of Music he was a faculty instructor at Howard Community College in Columbia Maryland where he taught private classical guitar lessons, class guitar, functional guitar for music therapy students, and guitar ensemble. Scott was the founder and director of the Gumbo Jam Bands; a multi-ensemble exploration of various styles including rock, pop, blues, bluegrass, country, and jazz tailored to local area musicians from the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area for over ten years. 

During his tenure at HCC, Scott was essential in the development and implementation of the AMTA-recognized Music Therapy program at HCC.

Scott has played many roles in his 35-year career dedicated to music. As an educator, director, performer, and multi-instrumentalist, his primary passion is the passing on of his knowledge to his students regardless of age or skill level. Mr. Goriup specializes in teaching to his student's goals and interests while exploring music in a fun and collaborative manner. He often incorporates ensemble opportunities into his lessons to keep the lessons fresh and creative. As a testament to his commitment to education, many of his students have received scholarships to prestigious musical institutions and have gone on to have successful musical careers. 

Scott is very familiar with special needs students and enjoys adapting the curriculum to meet their specific challenges. 

Fun Fact:
Scott is an avid cyclist so don't be surprised if you pass by him riding his bicycle around town!

Alex is a seasoned musician who has been in the industry for over 20 years. He began his musical journey in music school, mastering the accordion and classical guitar, before transitioning to playing drums in rock and metal bands. Alex's love for music led him to become a jazz guitarist during his college years, and he has since performed with various professional pop and rock bands as a drummer, guitarist, and even as a singer in a church choir. He is also an expert in transcribing music and creating highly precise music scores.

But what truly sets Alex apart is his dedication to teaching. He believes in sharing his knowledge and experience with his students at the Fort Myers School of Music. By encouraging his students to play together, he helps them achieve a professional sound and look. Alex's expertise and passion for music make him an exceptional mentor, and under his guidance, you will learn from the best and become the best in the industry.

Eduardo's musical journey began back in 2007 as an eleven-year-old drum student here at Educators Music. Throughout his lessons, he successfully learned the key fundamentals of drumming which included technique, timing, spacing of notes, groove, dynamics and articulation, melody, and flow. As a teenager, Eduardo continued his study of music at Cape Coral High School by joining multiple music programs, including the popular jazz and rock bands as well as being an accompanist for the choir, theatre, and guitar programs. Eduardo maintained his passion for performing after graduating high school by creating many musical projects. He performs regularly with his band or duo and continues to expand his overall musical knowledge through his independent studies. He strives to inspire his students and sees an opportunity to connect with each student by supporting the music they love. Eduardo is fluent in multiple styles of music, so whether you like rock, funk, jazz, reggae, or metal he can help you achieve your goals for learning your favorite genre of music.

Sean is a composer at heart. His parents purchased him a piano and by 13 he was winning regional piano competitions. At this age, he expanded his musical abilities and played guitar, bass, and drums.

Sean teaches classical, Rock, and jazz styles. He incorporates current music into his lessons often going as far as learning the student's favorite song (if he doesn't already know it) to use in the lessons. His focus on technique, not just musical knowledge, creates better musicians. 

Sean is active in the local music scene and has been a member of many successful local bands over the years. 

Steve is a musician & creative artist with a diverse set of skills and experience. He graduated with a bachelor's in music composition from Baldwin Wallace University and composes orchestra music & electronic music. He has performed in classical and popular music groups on a variety of instruments. He has taught music lessons for 7 years and enjoys teaching classical, jazz, and pop music.

Steve uses a relaxed but goal-oriented teaching style to encourage all students to feel comfortable with their abilities but to push their boundaries to achieve new things. It is important to Steve that his students are introduced to many styles of music and they become aware of the endless possibilities music can lead to. He encourages students to excel on their instruments and also to explore their creativity by learning music theory and even writing their own songs/compositions. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, watching movies, and hanging out with his cat.
 

Alex studied music at the Los Andes University in Venezuela, and pipe organ from Father Jose Maria. He has been writing and performing live his music since 1982.

Alex can teach in English and Spanish a lot of different styles of music including Metal, Rock, Blues to Latin Bolero, and is well-versed in Pop and Folk as well as international styles. He feels that “Every Student is Different so using the same book or teaching technique is not effective for everyone.” He, therefore, creates a unique curriculum for each student.