Village Music's online University for music education was created to bring the best learning experience in music education in a safe and effective way right in your living room.
Learn muiscal instruments:
Learn muiscal instruments:
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Congratulations to Village Music Shoppe Guitar Student Michael Thomas
on winning the Mastro Award, Best at his Craft at the World Strides Competition. Which as played host to over 6 million students in their 50 years—over 350,000 students last year alone! More than 300 colleges and universities partner with them, including most of the top 30 MBA programs. Remember his name, you'll be seeing big things from Michael. |
Congratulations Ben
Ben completed his first piano book at 5 yrs old and moved up to the next one, great job. |
Watch Ben's video, of Ed Sheeran's "Thinking out loud" with 5 yr old Sean on drums, and a cameo
by IG: Sandy party pom |
Our Teaching Staff
Guitar, Drums, Piano, Bass guitar
Chuck Schultz is an accomplished musician and sound engineer playing since the age of 7. Chuck has worked with 1000's of professional musicians from coffee houses to big arena's both local and touring solo artists and bands over the last 45 years. Teaching for 40 years Chuck has taught over 100,000 lessons from beginners to professionals. Some of his students include: professional performing musicians, school music teachers, recording artists, and touring musicians. He has 3 students that have won the prestigious Mastro Award, Best at his Craft at the World Strides Competition. His style of teaching combining all aspects of music basics and advanced theory along with todays acoustic and electric music from all styles makes him a popular teacher at VMS for all age groups. He as been a judge of the Good Times music festival from its inspuption almost 20 years ago and has helped guide professional music and bands through a carreer in music. He has worked with members of Aerosmith, Da La Sol, the Isley brothers, and the list goes on.
Chuck Schultz is an accomplished musician and sound engineer playing since the age of 7. Chuck has worked with 1000's of professional musicians from coffee houses to big arena's both local and touring solo artists and bands over the last 45 years. Teaching for 40 years Chuck has taught over 100,000 lessons from beginners to professionals. Some of his students include: professional performing musicians, school music teachers, recording artists, and touring musicians. He has 3 students that have won the prestigious Mastro Award, Best at his Craft at the World Strides Competition. His style of teaching combining all aspects of music basics and advanced theory along with todays acoustic and electric music from all styles makes him a popular teacher at VMS for all age groups. He as been a judge of the Good Times music festival from its inspuption almost 20 years ago and has helped guide professional music and bands through a carreer in music. He has worked with members of Aerosmith, Da La Sol, the Isley brothers, and the list goes on.
Violin, Viola, Cello
Dixie Ortiz is a violinist and orchestra teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She has been teaching violin and viola lessons for over 7 years to students ranging from elementary school, middle, high school, and adult learners. Her students have successfully entered All State, All County, and other district orchestras. Dixie has been playing violin for over 13 years and has played in the UNCG University Symphony, Imperial Symphony Orchestra, and served as concertmaster of the UNCG Sinfonia orchestra. In addition, she has won a concerto competition, placed as a finalist in several music competitions, won university music scholarships, and conducted undergraduate research in music education after winning three separate research grants. She was recently featured on Fox 8 news for her accomplishments with teaching and undergraduate research. She is passionate about teaching music and changing the lives of her students by bringing out the unique talents and work ethic that each of her students possess. Currently, she teaches middle school orchestra and maintains a private studio in Polk County, Florida.
Dixie Ortiz is a violinist and orchestra teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She has been teaching violin and viola lessons for over 7 years to students ranging from elementary school, middle, high school, and adult learners. Her students have successfully entered All State, All County, and other district orchestras. Dixie has been playing violin for over 13 years and has played in the UNCG University Symphony, Imperial Symphony Orchestra, and served as concertmaster of the UNCG Sinfonia orchestra. In addition, she has won a concerto competition, placed as a finalist in several music competitions, won university music scholarships, and conducted undergraduate research in music education after winning three separate research grants. She was recently featured on Fox 8 news for her accomplishments with teaching and undergraduate research. She is passionate about teaching music and changing the lives of her students by bringing out the unique talents and work ethic that each of her students possess. Currently, she teaches middle school orchestra and maintains a private studio in Polk County, Florida.
Trumpet, Cornet, Baritone, Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Flute
Lee Dash is an accomplished music educator and band director. He received his NYS Permanent teaching certificate upon graduation with honors from C.W. Post, and holds many honors including C.W. Post Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner and Commencement Student Marshal. Involvement in many school organizations including Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, Wind Ensemble and Marching band are just a few of his many accomplishments. He is also a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band, is the Vice Flotilla Commander, is a member of SCMEA (Suffolk County Music Educators Association), volunteers at Kent Animal Shelter and is a NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) judge.
Guitar, Uke
Vinny Bautista is currently a student at Molloy College for music education. He has 11 years experience playing guitar from rock and metal to classical guitar. His love of music has led him to embark on a journey as an educator. Is hope is to teach middle to high school children, and says, "However there is no age limit on learning and I hope to pass along my passion and love of music to you".
Student & parents testimonials
My son Brian has been taking guitar lessons via Zoom with Chuck since the beginning of quarantine. Yesterday he was trying to play Kashmir as fast as he can 20 times! Challenging himself. It's been going so well and keeps an sense of normalcy for him. They even got his next level book to him. I couldn't be more grateful!
Thank you Chuck and Bonnie Amy Walsh-Denis |
Watch Brian's video of Foreigners "Jukebox Hero"
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"Taking lessons at the Village Music Shoppe in Mastic has been one of the best things I've done in a very long time . Chuck and Bonnie have created a warm, fun , and relaxed place to learn. Teaching you how to play an instrument and more importantly how to be a musician. In my case learning to play the guitar. Chucks vast experience and technical knowledge along with his expert teaching methods are far superior then anyone around.
My name is Bob Wilson I'm fifty five and I've been taking lessons
with Chuck . I truly have enjoyed every minute of my time at the Village Music Shoppe in Mastic".
Thank you again Chuck and Bonnie
Bob Wilson
My name is Bob Wilson I'm fifty five and I've been taking lessons
with Chuck . I truly have enjoyed every minute of my time at the Village Music Shoppe in Mastic".
Thank you again Chuck and Bonnie
Bob Wilson
"Our family first got to know Chuck and Bonnie when my son took his first guitar lessons and it was obvious that Chuck is a great, patient teacher who adapts his lessons to a student's personal musical tastes and needs. As an adult player who knew the basics but had never really had any formal guitar training, Chuck has helped me improve my technique tremendously by listening carefully and then designing drills to focus on my weaknesses. The best compliment I can give is that my bandmates immediately noticed the improvement in my timing and lead work after I started with the lessons and now I am much more comfortable singing and playing at the same time.
It's not just about the lessons at Village Music Shoppe, the service and repairs are great too. I have a J Mascis Jazzmaster which needed a new switch, some other electrical work, and a good setup. The guitar now plays beautifully with spot on intonation and nice action. Bonnie is great with the sales side and always flexibly when scheduling lessons, repairs, etc. It's a great local music store that blows away the big box stores because of their knowledge, professionalism and pride in what they do".
Thanks
Dan Smith
It's not just about the lessons at Village Music Shoppe, the service and repairs are great too. I have a J Mascis Jazzmaster which needed a new switch, some other electrical work, and a good setup. The guitar now plays beautifully with spot on intonation and nice action. Bonnie is great with the sales side and always flexibly when scheduling lessons, repairs, etc. It's a great local music store that blows away the big box stores because of their knowledge, professionalism and pride in what they do".
Thanks
Dan Smith
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