Art of Noize Staff


Ashley W.

Ashley has been a musician for over 19 years and has amassed the skillset of a multi-instrumentalist. Her curiosity and desire to spread the joy of music powers her to teach; as well as to keep learning. She aims to teach from a place of relatability while enforcing proper technique. Her teaching history extends over 16 years in a variety of situations from individual lessons to classroom and group lessons. Ashley is also the founder of Art of Noize Music Lessons. She works with students from the age of four and up. Contact us to schedule a trial lesson with her!

  •  Offers lessons for voice, piano, bass, guitar, saxophone, cello, violin, ukulele, and vibraphone/ marimba
  •  Has performed at Radio City Music Hall, Six Flags, and Disney World Resort of Orlando among other smaller venues
  •  Has experience working with special needs students
  •  Offers lessons in Music Theory and Songwriting
  •  Recording/ Tracking and Mixing Engineer
  •  Songwriter and Composer
"I'm passionate about music; so I teach to share that passion. Those who I've taught can then go on and share that same passion with others. It's about spreading the joy of music."



Rafaela Y.

Rafaela began independently studying piano at the age of 6; predominantly learning by ear and memory until 11 years of age.  At this point, her primary focus switched to woodwind instruments (alto & bass clarinet, oboe, tenor saxophone). She also began studying composition and songwriting for classical arrangements, primarily original compositions.  Since then, she has continued to play piano and is currently studying bass guitar independently. A few of her personal pursuits in music include being a music artist and audio engineer. Rafaela works with students from the age of five and up. Contact us to schedule a trial lesson with her!
  • Offers lessons for beginning to intermediate-advanced piano
  • Offers lessons for beginning to intermediate clarinet
  • Offers lessons in Music Theory and Songwriting
  •  Songwriter and Composer
     
     

David E.

David  has been drumming and performing music for nearly 30 years. He started out playing by ear at the age of five; then received professional lessons shortly after. David considers himself lucky to have had supportive parents who noticed his talents and nurtured them early in his development. They introduced him to different instruments and genres of live and recorded music. David fondly recalls spending virtually every evening listening to records with his father that ranged from The Beatles to King Crimson. By the age of 12, David began playing with his adults neighbors and family; allowing him to gain familiarity with playing on stage and in front of people. His musical interests had expanded into classical, jazz, heavy metal, and electronica.The exposures to new styles and genres inspired him to rise to the challenge of broadening his skills; as well as cementing his desire to be a lifelong musician. He began teaching in late high school, sharing his passion for drumming and music with others.  David has been a member of, toured with, and recorded for a variety of acts; some of which include Will Wood, Tandav, and - most recently - Last Pharaoh.   Contact us to schedule a trial lesson with him!  

  •  Offers lessons for beginning to advanced drums
  •  Offers lessons for beginning to intermediate piano and guitar
  •  Offers lessons in Music Theory 
  •  Professional Session Drummer