Director of Noise, Guitar, Bass, Uke

Nate McCormick

Nate McCormick is a performing guitarist, with almost 2 decades of experience on stage and playing - either solo, or in various bands and groups.  With years of one-on-one and classroom teaching experience, Nate is able to cover a wide variety of guitar subjects suitable for players of most styles and proficiency levels.  His performance experience will provide you with all the tools you need to get out and get playing! Now available for guitar and bass instruction.

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Nate wants his students enthusiastic and curious - music is a language!  The best way to learn is to immerse yourself in habits and a lifestyle that surrounds making great music, and learning every day.  He wants you to be the best player you want to be.

Voice, Songwriting

Marissa Levy Lerer

Marissa Levy Lerer is the passionate owner of The Listening Booth, a haven for music lovers and artists alike. Holding a degree in music education with a concentration in opera from NYU, Marissa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching.

As a singer/songwriter, she has released four acclaimed albums. Marissa's dedication to her craft and her community has made The Listening Booth a beloved institution for nurturing musical talent and fostering a deep appreciation for the art of sound.

Youth Classes

Erika Gray

Erika's lifelong love affair with music began early and has remained a constant source of joy. Her creative journey was enriched at the Southern Delaware School of the Arts, where she honed her talents. High school found her dedicated to music, particularly the saxophone, in both marching and concert bands, deepening her passion for musical expression. Dance further expanded her artistic horizons and performance skills.

Beyond music, Erika has found fulfillment working at a local school for children with disabilities, discovering a profound sense of purpose in fostering creativity and positivity. As a devoted mother, she shares her love of music with her children through concerts and performances, believing in its transformative power to nurture creativity and empathy. Erika advocates passionately for arts education, recognizing its vital role in children's development.

Bass, Guitar, Ukulele

Jay Jolly

Jay's musical journey began in his early years and has flourished into an impressive career as a musician.  Over the years, he has performed in various bands spanning rock, pop, funk, and jazz genres. Besides his musical abilities, Jay is also a dedicated elementary educator, making a positive impact on young students in our community. We're glad to have Jay as part of our team!

Drums

Calum Hayes

Calum Hayes is a well respected, experienced musician, singer/songwriter who has played with multiple bands in the Tri-state New Jersey and Delmarva area for over 10 years. Calum is experienced in drums, guitar and bass. He had a music video debut on MTV back in 2015. Following a year later he studied at the Berklee College of Music majoring in performance, production and business. 

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Whether you’re an experienced player or even a beginner, the curriculum will be catered to the individual. Best of all, YOU WILL HAVE FUN

Piano

Scott Schoem

Scott Schoem is an accomplished Sussex County piano teacher who has been fostering an appreciation of music through piano lessons for over 20 years. He teaches students of all ages.

Scott has performed as a professional musician in the DC area for nearly 30 years at venues such as Blues Alley, 9:30 Club, the Fillmore (Silver Spring, MD), the State Theatre (Falls Church, VA) and the Kennedy Center.  Now a resident of Lewes, DE, you can find Scott playing keyboards locally with several different bands.

Each student is an individual, and Scott caters to their interests and strengths to develop their musical abilities. Musical styles taught include classical, rock, pop, blues, etc.