The right person(ality) makes all the difference.
Every aspiring young mind is unique, and everyone processes information differently. It’s crucial to match your kiddo’s vibe with a comparable / compatible personality. Some minds crave structure and order, while others thrive on creative chaos. Our diverse and eclectic blend of teachers helps provide a strong chance that student and teacher will gel on similar wavelengths.
Though our educational styles may differ, all instructors work with their pupils to create a highly customized curriculum specifically tailored to the individual needs and interests of our students.
Chris Sgammato
Multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, producer, and excessively-caffeinated teacher Chris Sgammato has toured the continental U.S. extensively as a featured solo artist and in various ensembles. He has over 12 years of teaching experience with thousands of young artists, and continues to perform around the country while doing so.
Chris is available to teach vocals, saxophone, clarinet, flute, guitar, keyboards, bass, ukelele, drums, and audio production.
Dani Jaye
Dani Jaye is a violinist/fiddle player specializing in classical, rock, gypsy jazz, funk, pop, bluegrass, folk, and Celtic styles. Dani specializes in improvisation, sight reading, composition, songwriting, and music theory. Whether her students desire to play in a band, orchestra, or compose their own music, Dani’s teaching methods are catered to the individual needs and aspirations of each student.
Dani provides instruction on violin, guitar, viola, piano, ukelele, and mandolin.
Kelsey Sharp
Kelsey Sharp is a classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter from Champaign, Illinois. She has many years of experience both on the stage and behind the curtain. She specializes in improvisation, sight reading, composition, and music theory. Kelsey released her first album last fall, which presented a mix of old-school indie-soul, funk, blues, and rock. She loves leading her students to create customized lesson plans around their particular needs.
Kelsey is available to teach keyboards, voice, flute, sax, clarinet, guitar, bass, and accordion
Dan Jones
Fueled by Cuban coffee and Florida orange juice, you’ll catch this lead singer/songwriter/guitarist occasionally even sporting a trombone during the shows. Dan is widely known in Ybor City (Tampa’s historic district) as the player to see for a number of reasons. His skills and knowledge of music, combined with his instrumental prowess, put him on another level of artistry completely. Beyond that, Dan’s passion for music and his clearly evident love of playing is what you really take home. The way he communicates a variety of emotions and color via sound is truly artistic and inspirational.
Dan provides instruction on trombone, trumpet, baritone, guitar, bass, and keyboards.
Kelly Mason
Kelly’s musical journey started on piano in 2007. A former long-term student at Sgammato Music, Kelly has since graduated from someone curious about the piano to an expert in a variety of styles and instruments. She has extensive performance experience with several bands throughout the state, and is the Director of Multimedia Productions for various performances at Ruth Eckerd Hall and many other Tampa Bay venues. She has published music that is available on hundreds of streaming platforms - notably her solo debut “Rats” - and is currently pursuing a degree in multimedia production at PHSC.
Kelly is available to teach keyboards, guitar, bass, vocals, audio engineering, and video production.