Meet our Teachers
Jay Graham: Guitar and Bass
Various levels and styles including Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz, and Classical, as well as music theory, introductory vocal instruction, composition, and improvisation. 20 years of teaching experience, and over 30 years of performing experience as a solo artist and with various local acts including Soulstice, the Sam James Band, the Arthur Dent Foundation (ADF), and the WSC Jazz Band. BS from Worcester State University w/music minor and 3 years of Jazz studies with local instructors.
Natasha was educated in Albania, and taught Violin and Piano there for 20 years. When she came to America in 1990, she taught at Worcester Academy, and the Bancroft and Performing Arts schools in Worcester. She was also a member of the Worcester Symphony Orchestra.
In 1996, Natasha move to Los Angeles. For 10 years she worked as a Violin teacher for a program affiliated with UCLA for children in grades 1-12. She was also the director of the orchestra and chamber music for string instruments.
Natasha has used both the Russian and Suzuki methods for teaching.
Matt Marcel: Guitar and Bass
Matt teaches all styles of guitar and bass including Rock, Blues, Metal, and Acoustic. He specializes in songwriting and music theory. He has 30+ years of live performance and 20+ years of teaching experience. Matt toured as lead guitarist for Thy Will Be Done and is currently the guitarist for Overcast. Matt is a graduate of The New England Institute of Art.
Playing guitar and performing locally for 40 years and teaching for over 20. Bill loves teaching the basics of playing guitar just as much as digging into your favorite songs. Acoustic singer-songwriter stuff is his specialty. Influences are: Neil Young, James Taylor, Third Day, John Mellencamp, Eva Cassidy, the Beatles, Kenny Burrell, The Allman Brothers, Keith Green, Doc Watson, and lots of others.
Victor has 60 years experience as a bluegrass, old time and contraband musician. He has been in numerous local and national bands such as the Lilly Brothers and Ola Belle Reed. He has performed and appeared on TV, WICN radio, the Smithsonian, medaled at fiddle contests and many other venues. He is proficient in mandolin, fiddle, clawhammer banjo and rhythm guitar. He has many years experience teaching these instruments at music stores and bluegrass music camps.
His approach to teaching at Union music is by ear so the student doesn't need to read music.
Ken has been a professional musician and teacher for over 35 years. His students have been Central District and All State competition winners. He manages and conducts his own student band that provides semi-annual concerts.
Along with music lessons, he includes instructions in Music history, theory, improvising and more.
J.C. has over 20 years of teaching experience and specializes in teaching students at the beginner and intermediate levels. Lessons with J.C. are fun and structured around the needs of each student individually, making learning easier, more enjoyable and more rewarding.
Lessons are also accompanied by audio examples, in which students can use while practicing at home. These audio examples can be slowed down to make learning beats/patterns easier and more fun!
Colin Stevens: Guitar
Colin has been teaching guitar for over 4 years and teaches various styles including, rock, metal, funk, jazz fusion, folk, and classical. He specializes in teaching music theory, improvising, timing, and physical technique. In his lessons, Colin provides an inclusive, supportive environment, where he caters the lesson to the student’s specific needs. Colin is a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, his influences include Animals as Leaders, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Black Sabbath, and others.
Dana Goodwin: Keyboard and Drums
Dana has been playing music passionately since the age of 3. He has studied bass, keyboard, and drums and plays them all professionally as a session musician.
Groove and timing on every instrument is his number one value and he is definitely the right teacher for you if you are looking to improve in those areas. He is also very experienced in ear training, music theory, and many genres including classical, funk, metal, shoegaze, progressive rock, R&B, and ambient music. His teaching style is to find out what his students want to achieve, and to create a relaxing judgment free environment that allows them work towards it by practicing, focusing, and using mindfulness.
Arthur Eisenberg: Drums
Arthur has been playing drums for over thirty-five years and has been teaching for four. He is proficient in multiple genres of drumming such as, Rock, Funk, Jazz and some Latin.
Matt Bubel: Drums and Music Production
Matt is a Grammy Award nominated musician and an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Award winning producer. He has numerous recording, performing, production, and songwriting credits to his name including Chris Stapleton, Andrea Bocelli, Big & Rich, Ellie Goulding, and Darius Rucker. Matt moved to the Worcester area from Nashville in 2024 and would love to take on some new drum students here at Union Music.
