Instructors
Music Lesson Instructors
Kerry McNulty
Piano, violin, cello, voice and all wind instruments
Kerry is a graduate of Mason Gross School of The Arts at Rutgers University. She is Director of Bands at Red Bank Regional High School, and Beach Music Studios is honored to have her on the teaching staff.
Colin MacFarlane
Guitar & Vocals
Colin is a graduate of Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ-Where he has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Education with a 3.7 GPA, Dean's List. Colin is also involved with the Chamber Choir, Concert Chorus and Chamber Orchestra at Monmouth University as well.
Mike LaRussa
Piano
Mike is a graduate of Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY and also attended Governors School of the Arts, The College of NJ to study jazz piano.
Jim Long
Vocals, Guitar & Bass
Keith is a graduate of Ocean County College and a highly sought after musician on the Jersey Shore. Keith teaches guitar, bass, voice and banjo.
Keith McCarthy
Guitar, bass, voice and banjo
Keith is a graduate of Ocean County College and a highly sought after musician on the Jersey Shore. Keith teaches guitar, bass, voice and banjo.
Jack Pyrah
Piano Instructor
With 37 years of playing experience, Jack is an expert in teaching all styles of music.
Laurelyn Pearson
Wind instruments, piano, guitar & voice
Laurelyn is a graduate of Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a 3.89 GPA. She enjoys teaching students of all levels on wind instruments, piano, guitar & voice.
David Cohen
Classical Musician
David Cohen is a multi - instrumentalist who performs on the Classical & Flamenco Guitar, Turkish Oud, Chinese Pipa and Highland Bagpipes.
Casey Zanowic
Head Studio Engineer
Casey is a graduate of the Institute of Audio Research, New York, NY and we are excited to have him as head engineer at Beach Music Studios.
Andrew Clelland
Bass, Guitar, Piano & Drums
Drew is an important member of the BMS teaching staff, working with students on many levels. He teaches bass guitar, guitar, piano & drums in private one on one lessons.
Lauren Staub
Voice & Piano
Lauren is an amazing vocalist and an enthusiastic instructor who enjoys teaching voice and piano students of all ages! She is a graduate of the Vocal Program at the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Red Bank, NJ.
Renee Kelsey
Piano
Renee is a gifted pianist with a fantastic background and passion for teaching and performing.
Joanna Gambino
Piano, Voice, Wind Instruments
Joanna is a graduate of Montclair State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and is also the Music Teacher at Spring Lake Heights Elementary School. We are excited to have her join the BMS teaching staff! Joanna enjoys teaching piano, voice and wind instruments.
Michael Askin
Guitar, Voice, Music Theory
Michael is a talented singer/songwriter with extensive recording, performing, touring experience and one of the finest lead guitar players around.
Greg Warren
Bass (Electric & Upright), Guitar, Vocal, Piano & all Winds
Greg is a Montclair State University graduate with a BA in Music Education and a member of the Dean’s List. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and levels.
Zahmere Johnson
Piano and Vocals
Zahmere is an awesome vocal talent and a wonderful piano player. He has performed at the legendary Carnegie Hall, NYC with his A Cappella group as well as in many states along the East Coast.