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RON BOSSE

GUITAR | BASS | SAXOPHONE

Ron has dedicated his entire life to the pursuit of music. With deep roots in Rock, Blues and Jazz, he began studying music as a child with saxophone, composition and took many years of guitar lessons, before graduating from Berklee College of Music. Ron spent years establishing himself as an expert by touring as a guitarist, recording artist and educator in the U.S. & Canada alongside the biggest names in Jazz and Education. In 2004, drawing from valuable pedagogical and performing experience, he founded Bosse School of Music in Weymouth MA, which quickly became the South Shore’s premier establishment for music education, surpassing conservatories and studios statewide. Additionally, Ron plays and teaches bass and is the lead recording engineer at Bosse Studios, located at BSM.

TRINA BOSSE

VOICE | GUITAR | PIANO

BSM co-founder Trina Bosse has been providing quality music education to students of all levels since the school’s inception in 2004. Trina Holds her B.M. in Music/Voice from Berklee College of Music, where she graduated with honors gaining valuable experience in the world of vocal and group performing by learning from such talents as Lisa Thorson, Dale Pfieffer, Jeff Ramsey and Livingston Taylor. With over a decade of teaching experience in vocal and instrumental lessons, Trina is able to create a fun, inspirational, and truly educational experience for students of all levels. From vocal technique and song study, to overall musicianship and songwriting, Trina helps students explore not only the big picture of singing, but the ins –and- outs of music as a whole. From contemporary music and improvisation, to theatre and audition prep, students can rely on Trina as a warm and experienced professional to help them achieve their musical goals. Trina can be seen singing throughout Boston and the South Shore, and can be heard on many acclaimed professional recordings. Vocal Styles Taught: Pop / Rock / Broadway/ Jazz / Traditional Audition Prep

SARA DEGRAIDE

VIOLIN | VIOLA | PIANO

Raised in a family of professional musicians, Sara began studying music at a very young age, making it a priority throughout her early and teen years. After private studies, Sara went on to graduate Cum Laude from U.N.C. At Greensboro, on scholarship, earning a B.M. degree focused on Viola Performance under violist Dr. Scott Rawls and achieving piano proficiency. She then continued her graduate studies at the University of Memphis, and finally at the Longy School of Music with violist Paula Majerfeld. A full-time member of the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, Sara plays regularly in large groups in addition to many independent appearances. A compassionate and dedicated teacher, Sara shares her relevant musical talents, insight and techniques with students of all ages.

NICHOLAS SVIZZERO

SAXOPHONE

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston, Nick received his Bachelor of Music Magna cum Laude studying under Timothy McFarland, and later returned to the institution to achieve an MBA Summa cum Laude. Nick’s experience teaching and playing the saxophone family on a wholistic and competitive level gives him the edge to prepare rising students for the challenges of solo and group performance, as well as give well rounded fundamental training to students of all levels. Nick is also a core member of Bosse Studios & Bosse Tech and uses his experience on numerous high-profile projects with technology in the classroom, which includes all aspects of audio, video, photography and design. The synthesis of traditional music instruction with current and emerging technologies is Nick’s forte. He is also currently studying at Bentley University at the PhD level.

JOHN DALTON

DRUMS | PIANO

Drummer and teacher, John Dalton is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where he studied with Chris Poudrier Jamie Eckert, and Jim Robitaille. He is a regular performer on the Boston scene, as both a sideman and the leader of his own group, “John Dalton’s Spheres of Influence”, which has played in various venues, including at the New Bedford Jazz festival. John has been featured in performances from a wide variety of musicians, including Jim Robitaille, Jing Wang and Royal Hartigan. A life-long drummer, his teaching style emphasizes musicality and fun, while also encouraging fluency in a variety of musical styles, drum grooves and rhythms. John shares the passion and joy of making music with students of all ages, and proposes creative ways to get students playing, and keep them motivated while making musical progress. It’s as simple as picking up that first pair of sticks!

BRYAN EYBERG

PIANO | VOICE

Bryan Eyberg is a pianist, keyboardist and experienced singer. He holds a B.A in Music from Simpson College and a Master’s Degree in Music from the University of Michigan. Bryan has studied piano with Dr. Robert Larsen, Dr. Louis Nagel and Anton Nel, and Doug Buys at the New England Conservatory. He has also studied vocal accompanying with the renowned Martin Katz and composition with Bright Sheng. An experienced performer, Bryan has performed in many classical recitals throughout the U.S. and is a current member of the New. England Touring act “Best Not Broken”, who have opened for both the Gin Blossoms and Jefferson Starship as of late. As the group’s keyboardist, Bryan has played on the Vans Warped Tour, and has been nominated for two “Hollywood Music in Media” Awards. As a teacher, Bryan aims to build on solid traditional foundations in techniques and reading while adding repertoire from various genres (classical, theatrical, contemporary and pop) to acknowledge each student’s particular musical interests and tastes. Creating a fun and inspiring learning environment has been a top priority for Bryan as he’s conducted lessons with students of all ages for the past fifteen years.

CHRISTIANA GOSLIN

VOICE

Having earned a Bachelor of Music in Applied Voice from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, Christiana utilizes her background in dance, cultural exchange, language-learning and twelve years of classical voice training to foster a holistic learning environment. During her studies, she developed extensive performing experience in the areas of musical theatre, opera, recital as well as choral settings; and has taken Vocal Pedagogy under leading pedagogues. Instructing from a natural approach to singing, Christiana focuses on breath and body work, technical exercises to increase range, agility and vocal health, and also explores acting tips and techniques. Her desire for every lesson is to help students love the learning process while achieving a healthier approach to their goals. Christiana is currently completing her Master of Music in Vocal Performance at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA.

JAHIRA ACOSTA

VOICE

Jahira earned her Bachelor’s in Songwriting and Production at Berklee College of Music, and has vast experience as a soloist and ensemble performer. In addition to that, she also knows the modern recording studio space inside and out. Jahira instructs from a platform of building confidence and stage presence with her students, whether it be live on stage or recording in the vocal booth. In private lessons, she focuses on analyzing songs and the music theory behind their construction with students in order to have a more holistic approach to musicianship when taking on new and classic songs.

MAX LITTMAN

PIANO | VOICE

A singer with over a decade of performing experience, Max began his musical journey in 7th grade when he first started taking voice lessons. He started out with pop songs, then moved to musical theater, and finally took his first steps into classical technique. Upon graduating high school, Max studied in college with operatic performers such as Gene Marie Callahan and Rene De La Garza. He has also studied piano accompaniment with Manabu Takasawa. He has performed in operas, musicals, and concerts. Max has been teaching both private voice and piano lessons as well as general music classes in elementary school since 2018. He encourages his students to find their most authentic sound. Max encourages his students to find their authentic sound while enjoying the benefits and fulfillment that studying music and voice has to offer.

NORWOOD PEARSON

GUITAR | VIOLIN

A licensed educator and seasoned guitarist, Norwood holds a B.M. and M.M. degrees in Music Education from Berklee College of Music and Gordon College respectively, as well as a Master’s in Autism Education from Cambridge College.  Norwood has taught music in MA public schools ten plus years, having served as music director for In Sync Center of the Arts and Appel Farm Arts Camp in NJ. Professionally, Norwood has toured in North & South America and Asia, with credits including Ron Bosse, Jeff Lorber, The Platters, The Drifters, The Coasters, Peaches & Herb, The Beast of Nod, and The Eugeneration Project has opened for acts such as Chubby Checker, 1974 AD and even performed in Hong Kong for film superstarJackie Chan. Armed with his guitar, Norwood believes that everyone can make music and strives to help every student succeed in their own unique way!

BRAD MCCARTHY

GUITAR | BASS

An experienced and enthusiastic guitarist & engineer of 25+ years, Brad is a music industry pro holding a  B.M. from  Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Brad’s extensive teaching, composing and recording experience give him a diverse and very modern canvas on which to teach contemporary music students (guitar, bass and recording students too). Brad has produced and played for artists such as Delta Generators, Joe Samba, The Quins, Sarah Blacker and many other regional acts in addition to composing for large commercial clients such as Mastercard, Staples, One In A Billion podcast, and VNeck Media. As a teacher, Brad focuses on each student’s individual goals and tastes, providing inspiration and excitement about playing! With patience and much enthusiasm, Brad encourages his students to find confidence in their own unique musical voices on guitar and bass. While his own influences include The Beatles, Hendrix and Stevie Wonder, he’s known to play it all –from AC/DC  to Taylor Swift. Brad is all music –all the time!