Looking for Lessons?
Learn more about the instructors you can find here at MWM.
Horn, Trumpet, and elementary brass
Cello - all levels
Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba
Dr. Imponenti
Mattia Imponenti is a cellist born in Rome, Italy but spent most of his childhood in Fort Myers, Florida. He has performed across all of Florida and internationally with a variety of ensembles and orchestras performing a wide array of genres such as symphonies, operas, rock, and pop music. Currently, you can see Mattia perform as a section cellist with both the Ocala Symphony Orchestra and the Gainesville Orchestra or a Black C Gallery where he is an Artist-in-Residence.
In addition to performing, Mattia is an active music educator focused on teaching cello to aspiring cellists. He earned his DMA from the University of Florida with an outside focus on Education where he examined the relationship between educational models and observational learning. Along with music and teaching, his passions include cooking, hiking, and supporting his favorite soccer team, A.S. Roma.
As a versatile performer, Dr. Spencer appears regularly with big bands, orchestras, musical theatre productions, chamber ensembles, and other performing groups throughout the region. His teaching experience includes serving as Associate Instructor of Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba for the West Virginia University Community Music Program and as Instructor of Trombone for the Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts. In addition to his performance and teaching activities, his scholarly interests focus on higher education administration, faculty preparation, and the development of administrative literacy within collegiate music programs.
dr. ethan Spencer
Dr. Ethan Spencer is a trombonist, educator, and performer originally from south-central Pennsylvania who is now based in Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education from The Pennsylvania State University, where he studied trombone with Mark Lusk and completed a semester abroad at IES Vienna under the mentorship of William McElheny of the Vienna Philharmonic. He subsequently earned a Master of Music in Trombone Performance and a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching from West Virginia University, where he studied with Hakeem Bilal. Dr. Spencer recently completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance at the University of Florida, with an outside cognate in Higher Education Administration.
Miss Maragret
Not your granny’s music teacher!
Long time music instructor in the Gainesville area and owner of Music with Margaret and the HornSQUAD, Margaret Dixon not only has the background experience, knowledge, and network connections to help you become the best musical version of yourself, she also has the energy and creativity to help you have a blast in the process!
-
For a full listing of classes and pricing, visit the HornSQUAD page here:
-
Have Questions? You can Contact Miss Margaret Here:
-
Visit the link below to learn more about Miss Margaret’s qualifications and find out when to catch her performing live!