https://www.cannonmusicschool.com/rocks-bands daily 0.75 2023-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/b3bff411-d799-4aa0-b8c2-eb847075a812/F0193362-A26D-417F-ADC4-0139E18D9FB1.PNG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/b8c88309-0721-4ad8-b1a6-c0feb629ff23/40E3D0A4-506A-4774-AD1E-18F29A931B22.PNG https://www.cannonmusicschool.com/about daily 0.75 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/1629677852960-23B2EF05YP9641595IPJ/image_50433281.JPG About Cannon School of Music is Sonoma Valley’s most dynamic music school, offering students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to become the best musicians they can be. Our mission is to not just teach the notes on the page, but also encourage the process of exploring, creating and improvising in the language called music. We are dedicated to preparing our students for a lifetime of music enjoyment that extends well beyond their years as a student. Whether your instrument is the guitar, violin, drums, piano or voice, Cannon School of Music has a specialized program for you. Cannon School of Music offers music instruction throughout the week, including weekends, in most instruments and voice, along with theory, composition, ensemble and performance activities. To complement musical instruction, the Cannon School of Music also offers Band Camp where musicians of similar skills are grouped together to form a band ensemble, building lasting friendships through the joy of music. All students are given frequent opportunities throughout the year to perform publicly in concerts, reinforcing their learning, building confidence and having fun! Under the guidance of our Founder and Musical Director, Mikey Cannon, each student is carefully matched to a member of the School's talented, dedicated faculty. This incredible group of instructors is in part what makes Cannon School of Music so unique. Every one of our qualified instructors is not only an enthusiastic teacher, but an accomplished, working professional musician. Their passion for music is contagious and our students benefit greatly through their example. https://www.cannonmusicschool.com/home daily 1.0 2025-01-06 https://www.cannonmusicschool.com/our-instructors daily 0.75 2025-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/1629681682440-Q7N9D63Q7HR8GG42IY7J/Mikey+Cannon.jpg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Mikey Lee Cannon Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/1629689835563-XOC0EC1QSQ8XD76NMIDF/Dan+Martin.jpg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Dan Martin Dan Martin is a musician and songwriter from Sonoma, California with a love of music and the richness it can bring to life! His musical life began at a very young age, starting with family sing-alongs as far back as his memory goes. Dan’s parents are both creative types and were supportive of his explorations into the world of music, in addition to modeling the work and tenacity to make such endeavors a reality. Among countless blessings, he is thankful for his Dad sharing instruments and record stack access, and that his Mom let him listen to the Beastie Boys in the car. Although he understands the absurdity of the term, Dan is primarily self-taught on multiple instruments and focuses on the rhythm section side of things (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano). To hone his skills and correct some bad habits, he studied drums, music theory, piano, and played in an audition based 13 piece band “Commercial Music Ensemble” while obtaining a certificate in commercial music production at Sacramento City College in the early 2000’s. While he had only rudimentary private lessons as a young child, he acknowledges his many teachers from Elementary School to College; Dan Thomasma at Kelly Elementary School, Bill Hungate choir at Jackson Hole Middle School, Audie Tatum at Sonoma Valley High School, Tony Dey drums at Sacramento City College, in addition to all the players and bandmates he has shared the stage with for shaping his musical sensibilities. He continued his education and obtained a BS in Psychology from Sonoma State University, with a focus on biofeedback and stress management. Dan has been performing music with groups since 1996, when he formed his first band with friends upon moving to Sonoma Valley at age fifteen. His first piano recital performance of “Star Wars” at age 7 remains a favorite musical memory. His musical taste is extremely broad, favorites range from Folk and early Country to Punk, Funk, Hip-Hop and old school Soul and R&B. He has a bit of a fixation and longtime love of Jamaican music and will be excited if you ask about Ska, Rocksteady and/or Reggae. Currently he performs around the Bay Area both solo and with his own project Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band (Voted best Reggae in the North Bay in 2020!), as well as some freelance drumming with acts such as Jr. Boogie, Wingo Moon, and The No Buenos. In addition to his seven years at Cannon School, his teaching experience includes teaching percussion seminars at Valley of the Moon Boys and Girls club, as well as many years as a swimming instructor for all ages and levels. Dan is excited to share musical knowledge, technique, and inspiration with students, and to be a part of the most excellent Cannon School of Music! What a joy to build confidence and camaraderie through music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/7fa5c11d-9aae-4db7-ac96-e2187b7290f7/Resized_20210321_181817_3688.JPG Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Cliff Zyskowski Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/e12d7f3c-44ce-42b3-a641-4cc35a9b000c/Deidre-Egan.jpg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Deirdre Egan Deirdre Egan has been teaching piano and harp to students of all ages and skill levels for 13 years. Born into a musical family, with her father having been a part of the New York Folk scene in the 1960’s and 70’s, she started receiving guitar lessons at age 7, adding piano at age 8, and the Celtic harp when she was 17. Deirdre is a board-certified Music Therapist after receiving her BS in Music Therapy from SUNY New Paltz. Deirdre has been a performer in the local music scene for over 15 years, as a featured performer of the Bowie Forever series of tribute shows in Sonoma , as well as with other acts, such as The Moon Lights, Uni and her Ukulele, Eve of Eden and her solo shows. She has recorded 4 albums of original music, composed music for documentary films, and podcasts, and has worked as a music therapist in the Sonoma Developmental Center, Kaiser Permanente, Veterans Home of Yountville. She currently works as a Rehabilitation Therapist-Music at Napa State Hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/23e3f0af-a385-4aa6-8498-47ca6eab8340/isaac+photo.jpeg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Isaac Carter Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/7605fe04-48be-430f-9118-6ae6f2638214/image1.jpeg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - AlexZandra Owner Alexzandra is singer/songwriter whose musical career has taken her to London, New York, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. She is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and holds a degree in Music Business, Songwriting, and performance. Alexzandra’s love of music began when she was a little girl. Growing up, she was surrounded by every genre of music- from classical to pop, folk to jazz, hard rock to electronic. Her love and passion for music was nurtured and encouraged by her family. She has also been on the stage in various musical theater productions, including “CATS”which won her the National Youth Theater award for Best Actress in a musical, and “LES MISERABLES.” which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Alexzandra is excited to join cannon and share her love and knowledge of music to the next generation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/317ab942-34e2-4cc3-a5b2-df6a139020dc/IMG_20220806_151248_661%281%29.jpg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Alex Garcia Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/7a3ce6e2-f1f6-4c78-9177-1b5b85e48c30/unnamed-5.jpg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Aparna Sinha Aparna Sinha is the Cannon Music School program assistant and scheduler. She is an artist and graphic designer. Trained classically in Hindustani Music back in the day, her love for Music continues. Her daughter is a student at the School as well. Aparna is a schedule extraordinaire and manages all of our instructor and student schedules. She also assists with recruiting and onboarding new students. We are grateful to have her on board at Cannon School of Music! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/69caac72-49d5-43e0-ad70-24d8589bfc38/IMG-4246-Facetune-18-02-2022-12-25-20.jpg Meet Our Instructors and Staff - Roxanne Robledo Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.cannonmusicschool.com/musiclessons daily 0.75 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/1629776663423-UYFXFD1UK3YVSA9I0LFS/mikey_cannon.jpg Music Lessons - Private Lessons Our team of experienced instructors share their enthusiasm and their passion of the instrument with each and every student. Our private, in-studio one-on-one lessons offer individualized attention and are tailored to the pace and sensitivities of each student. Cannon School of Music offers quality music lessons in the following instruments: Piano Voice Guitar Ukulele Cello Saxophone Drums Percussion Harmonica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6122dd496937fb76a6b0a79b/1631728523209-CP02EZYXPHKYUXEP2DYW/IMG-6937.jpg Music Lessons - Virtual Music Lessons Recent events have changed the way we need to teach and learn, in order to keep students engaged, excited, and developing their talents! Cannon School of Music is pleased to offer online music lessons to all of our current and future students if preferred. We love being back in our studios teaching in person and we are also excited to continue offering virtual music lessons! Same great teachers, all available for online private lessons. All ages and levels of experience welcome! 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