Located at: 18388 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
Private Lessons
At The Listening Booth, we're passionate about sharing our love of music with others through our Private Lesson program. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician looking to take your skills to the next level, we offer expert instruction for guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, voice and recording.
Looking for another instrument?
Contact education@listeningbooth.com and we'll get you rocking in no time!
Classes, Camps & Workshops
Starts January 21st - Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm
Finding The Groove - Group Guitar
6 week Package
Join Finding The Groove with Nate McCormick—an exciting group class tailored for guitarists and musicians who want to get out of the rut, and into the groove. Feel like you’ve been sitting on the same riffs for a while and need some repertoire expansion? Looking to reach that next level in your compositions? Having troubles with your timing and strum patterns? Want to know how to approach a guitar solo confidently? Wondering how to get that tone you’ve always dreamed of? All these things and more. And, we get to play! Every week there will be riffs to exchange and new concepts to understand and explore. Bring your instrument and be ready to play; participation is definitely encouraged! Students should have a general understanding of the guitar or their preferred instrument, and should already be able to play some songs all the way through confidently.
Ongoing - Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:00pm
Finding The Groove - Group Guitar
Single Class
Join Finding The Groove with Nate McCormick—an exciting group class tailored for guitarists and musicians who want to get out of the rut, and into the groove. Feel like you’ve been sitting on the same riffs for a while and need some repertoire expansion? Looking to reach that next level in your compositions? Having troubles with your timing and strum patterns? Want to know how to approach a guitar solo confidently? Wondering how to get that tone you’ve always dreamed of? All these things and more. And, we get to play! Every week there will be riffs to exchange and new concepts to understand and explore. Bring your instrument and be ready to play; participation is definitely encouraged! Students should have a general understanding of the guitar or their preferred instrument, and should already be able to play some songs all the way through confidently.
Education @ The Booth
We are not only passionate about live music but we're teaching the rock stars of tomorrow with some rock stars of our own!
Meet the team of music educators at The Listening Booth
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 Voice, Piano, Guitar & Uke
Christina Rodden
Christina is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and singer/songwriter who developed her love for music as early as 6 years old. She began performing almost immediately and continued to train her voice through college. She started playing the piano shortly after she began singing. She has classical foundations, but embraced a more contemporary singer/songwriter style that she uses playing in bands and accompanying herself for her solo performances. She picked up more instruments along the way, including guitar & ukulele, and continues to broaden her musical horizons. She’s excited to share her knowledge and help others find their own musical voice!
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.
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
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.
Woodwinds
Tim Satryan
Tim Satryan is a woodwinds instrumentalist, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A “woodwinds doubler,” he is proficient on multiple clarinets, saxophones, and flutes, as well as a Yamaha WX5 and an Akai EWI 5000.
He studied extensively with Henry Marconi and Nestor Koval of the Paris Conservatory, and is a graduate of Duquesne University’s Pappert School of Music. He has been teaching woodwinds for over 40 years, in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Delaware and New Jersey. He has taught all levels of woodwinds from beginners through advanced, with many of his students advancing to district, regional and all-state bands.