All The World’s A Stage At The Music Bureau
WE NOW HAVE 2 LOCATIONS!
SALEM, CT and SOUTH WINSDOR, CT
We are not your typical music store. We are passionate about music and performance and have built a store around that passion. We offer new and used instrument sales and rentals. but what sets us apart from corporate music stores is our unique lesson and performance curriculum…And the Stage.
The Music Bureau offers private lessons tailored to the individual, but also has performance programs that groups can learn “set-lists” and perform them at the end of the session in front of a live audience right on our main stage, complete with an actual recording and video of the night (and of course a live Facebook feed for friends and relatives to watch!)
This unique way of learning through popular song and performance method encourages practice, fosters teamwork, builds social skills and self esteem…
Things you just can’t get off the internet.
Also we are the home of Lunara Studios. A full line recording studio great for bands, acoustic recordings commercial and voice-over sessions.
We are conveniently located at the Salem Four Corners Plaza in Salem CT\
as well as the 5 Corners in South Windsor.
INSTRUCTORS
Daniel Varghese: Saxophone
Daniel is a musician from East Haddam with strong roots in the musical community. Since 2009, his experience and musical skills have been strengthened through performances which consist of a multitude of genres. As a multi-instrumentalist, Daniel also performs Bass and Guitar. Daniel learned and also teaches the same curriculum as local area schools. Daniel’s philosophy of teaching music is simple: A student needs a perfect balance between fundamentals, theory and performance. With this in mind, it is vital to take a goal-oriented approach based on the students’ individual needs.
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Caitlin Donovan: Violin
Caitlin Donovan Siggia began studying classical violin at the age of 7. “Cait” is well trained in music theory as well as composing music and has performed as a first violinist for several years. In Cait’s spare time she has had the privilege of performing in over a dozen musicals in the orchestra section. Her teaching philosophy is that “No one can ever perfect their instrument…then there would be nothing left.”
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Rudy Babadour: Voice
Rudy is a professional vocalist who enjoys serving the music community as both a singing instructor and performance, composition and songwriting coach. A dynamic career-singer, she offers the teachings of everything from safe vocal care & technique, to psycho-physiological tools for creative performance (self & postural awareness). Showcased widely in a variety of musical styles, she brings a background in Classical, Jazz, Carnatic, Brazilian, Improvisation, R&B, Songbook, Popular & Contemporary music, Rock, Blues, Latin, Punk, Funk, Progressive, world-influenced, and original music. Her proficiency in various languages and styles helps explore colorful phonetics with students. Rudy began her music venture performing for mentors like Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, T.S. Monk…, studying with a variety of Master-level musicians and singers, and enjoys sharing the lessons of such experiences with her students. Among a wide realm of musical techniques – students can learn skillful vocal stretching & relaxation, diction, tone, ear training, pitch sensitivity, music theory, harmony, composition/songwriting, microphone & stage presence, as well as music industry skills. Rudy enjoys guiding students towards their highest forms of excellence in music and creative expression.
Scott Butler: Voice
Scott Holds BAs in Music and Theatre from Eastern Connecticut State University, concentrating in Vocal Performance and Acting/Directing respectively. Scott studied under Dr. Emily Riggs and as a result has a strong basis in vocal performance focused around classical music. This basis covers a wide variety of vocal warmups, vocal techniques, performance styles, and vocal anatomy. Scott teaches Rock, Classical, Pop and Jazz Vocal and also teaches Piano as well!
Morgan Brown: Guitar, Piano
Morgan Brown received his M.M. in Guitar Performance at The Hartt School in West Hartford, Connecticut and his B.A. in Music from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Morgan Brown is a guitarist with dedication to both the stage and to his teaching career. He plays a multitude of styles, and performs frequently in musicals and concerts throughout the tri-state region. His performance experience includes playing at The Bradley Theater, Cheney Hall, The Charter Oak Center, The Chestnut Street Playhouse, The DiMenna Center in New York City as part of the Guitar Foundation of America’s regional symposium, along various other locations. As a teacher, Morgan has been teaching guitar and piano for the past four years and is currently taking courses to become a Suzuki guitar teacher. Thanks to playing many different musicals, he also performs and is comfortable teaching a number of other instruments, such as mandolin, banjo, and ukulele. Morgan Brown received his M.M. in Guitar Performance at The Hartt School in West Hartford, Connecticut and his B.A. in Music from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Justin France: Drums, Guitar, Piano
Justin has been playing and studying drums for over 20 years through private lessons and public performance. Justin is versed in many styles including: Jazz, Reggae, Rock and Country. At age 16 Justin took up guitar as his musical passion grew. He teaches music theory as well as composition and performance. Justin is a staple as a coach for the many Camps of Rock hosted at The Music Bureau. He has been teaching drums at The Music Bureau since 2011 and guitar since 2015 and have loved every moment of it. According to Justin: “I personally believe that private music lessons give the ability for the student to grow much more then a self taught approach; lessons give the stability and necessary tools for later understanding of their own skills and being able to push themselves musically.”
Matt Bureau: Guitar, Bass, Piano, Theory, Songwriting, Cooking
Matt has a Bachelors degree in Music since 2001 from University of New Haven.
He has been teaching Guitar, bass, ukulele and piano at The Music Bureau for over 17 years and has performed with several acts such as Leafjumpers, Frankie Justin and Roughstock, Enny Corner and Border/Line Genius to name a few. His specialty is music theory and song writing and feels it his responsibility to keep the lessons fun and the students excited about playing and performing
Evan Duigou: Piano, Guitar, Electric and Upright/Double Bass
Evan studied jazz guitar at Western Connecticut State University. While he teaches from his conservatory experience, he styles his lessons to focus on the student’s goals first. He teaches based on what he calls the “Musician’s Trifecta:” Technique, Theory, and Style.
In addition to studying and teaching music, Evan performs regularly. He has performed guitar in countless bands, concert pits, and convocations around the Northeast. He plays the bass as well, and has performed on the upright and electric bass in theater groups and venues across Connecticut.