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Marc Cunningham is a versatile musician who has performed with the Henderson Symphony, Las Vegas Symphony, UNLV Woodwind Quintet, jazz fusion group Coalition, and various Las Vegas Strip shows. He has also toured with The Voice alum Ryan Whyte Maloney, blending alt-country, rock, R&B, and hip-hop styles. Marc holds a music degree from UNLV and a graduate degree in clarinet performance, having studied under renowned clarinetist Felix “Phil” Viscuglia. Originally from Southern California, he has been a dedicated instructor at Family Music Centers since 1995.

Marc Cunningham

Guitar & Woodwinds

Marc Cunningham is a versatile musician who has performed with the Henderson Symphony, Las Vegas Symphony, UNLV Woodwind Quintet, jazz fusion group Coalition, and various Las Vegas Strip shows. He has also toured with The Voice alum Ryan Whyte Maloney, blending alt-country, rock, R&B, and hip-hop styles. Marc holds a music degree from UNLV and a graduate degree in clarinet performance, having studied under renowned clarinetist Felix “Phil” Viscuglia. Originally from Southern California, he has been a dedicated instructor at Family Music Centers since 1995.

Jennifer Flegel has been teaching woodwinds and piano since 2000 and joined Family Music Centers in 2003. She is passionate about helping students become confident, expressive musicians. In addition to private instruction, she serves as instructional assistant for the band program at K.O. Knudson Academy of the Arts and previously worked as a paraprofessional oboist at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Jennifer holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Music Theory & Composition from TCU, and a master’s in Oboe Performance from UNLV. She performs with several ensembles across Las Vegas.

Jenny Flegel

Piano & Woodwinds

Jennifer Flegel has been teaching woodwinds and piano since 2000 and joined Family Music Centers in 2003. She is passionate about helping students become confident, expressive musicians. In addition to private instruction, she serves as instructional assistant for the band program at K.O. Knudson Academy of the Arts and previously worked as a paraprofessional oboist at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Jennifer holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Music Theory & Composition from TCU, and a master’s in Oboe Performance from UNLV. She performs with several ensembles across Las Vegas.

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BRENDA FITZ

Piano

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GARY REID

TBA

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GREGORY PAJAK

Piano

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Scott Sanford

TBA

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CAMERON DELO

TBA

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Dr. Behrmann teaches flute, saxophone, clarinet, and piano at Family Music Centers and is dedicated to making music education accessible to all. She serves as the music specialist at the Variety School, working with students with autism, and is also the flute professor at Utah Tech University in St. George, UT, where she teaches flute, flute choir, and music appreciation.

CANDICE BEHRMANN

Flute, Sax, Clarinet & Piano

Dr. Behrmann teaches flute, saxophone, clarinet, and piano at Family Music Centers and is dedicated to making music education accessible to all. She serves as the music specialist at the Variety School, working with students with autism, and is also the flute professor at Utah Tech University in St. George, UT, where she teaches flute, flute choir, and music appreciation.

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MARCIE LEY

TBA

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Francisco Nanne is a drummer and educator born in Guatemala. He began playing drums at age 13, jamming with friends and falling in love with rhythm and sound. A few years later, he toured Central and South America with his band, gaining valuable experience on stage and on the road. In 2011, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the Musicians Institute, where he learned from renowned teachers like Rob Carson and Chuck Silverman. Since 2019, he has taught drums full-time and enjoys helping students build technique, creativity, and structured practice habits.

FRANSISCO NANNE

Drums & Percussion

Francisco Nanne is a drummer and educator born in Guatemala. He began playing drums at age 13, jamming with friends and falling in love with rhythm and sound. A few years later, he toured Central and South America with his band, gaining valuable experience on stage and on the road. In 2011, he moved to Los Angeles to study at the Musicians Institute, where he learned from renowned teachers like Rob Carson and Chuck Silverman. Since 2019, he has taught drums full-time and enjoys helping students build technique, creativity, and structured practice habits.

Larry White, a Grammy-nominated artist, is a renowned arranger, conductor, pianist, and music director for film, TV, Broadway, and major recording artists. He has worked with legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, and Dusty Springfield. A former Motown staff songwriter, he’s orchestrated for Dancing With the Stars, The Academy Awards, and conducted top symphonies across North America. Larry toured globally with The Sandpipers and became the youngest conductor of the Berlin Symphony. Today, he enjoys mentoring and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

LARRY WHITE

TBA

Larry White, a Grammy-nominated artist, is a renowned arranger, conductor, pianist, and music director for film, TV, Broadway, and major recording artists. He has worked with legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, and Dusty Springfield. A former Motown staff songwriter, he’s orchestrated for Dancing With the Stars, The Academy Awards, and conducted top symphonies across North America. Larry toured globally with The Sandpipers and became the youngest conductor of the Berlin Symphony. Today, he enjoys mentoring and inspiring the next generation of musicians.

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LARRY CARP

TBA

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Natalie Smith loves teaching flute and piano to students of all ages, including adults. She holds a Master’s in Music from UNLV and has six years of experience teaching elementary music. A performer and founder of the Las Vegas Woodwind Quintet, Natalie has won awards from the National Flute Association and local competitions. She is also certified in Body Mapping, which enhances her teaching by promoting healthy, efficient movement.

NATALIE SMITH

Flute & Piano

Natalie Smith loves teaching flute and piano to students of all ages, including adults. She holds a Master’s in Music from UNLV and has six years of experience teaching elementary music. A performer and founder of the Las Vegas Woodwind Quintet, Natalie has won awards from the National Flute Association and local competitions. She is also certified in Body Mapping, which enhances her teaching by promoting healthy, efficient movement.

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JULIAN ROMANO

TBA

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ALIJAH ABELLANA

TBA

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JASMINE HUNT

TBA

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Eric Zellner is a Las Vegas native who began playing trumpet in middle and high school band, later adding piano and guitar to his repertoire. After performing with local rock bands, he went on to study jazz at UNLV, where he developed strong piano technique and a solid foundation in classical and jazz theory. Eric has performed with jazz big bands and in Legends as part of an Elvis tribute. He also works as a producer and recording engineer. Eric has been teaching privately since 2020, specializing in piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

ERIC ZELLNER

Guitar & Piano

Eric Zellner is a Las Vegas native who began playing trumpet in middle and high school band, later adding piano and guitar to his repertoire. After performing with local rock bands, he went on to study jazz at UNLV, where he developed strong piano technique and a solid foundation in classical and jazz theory. Eric has performed with jazz big bands and in Legends as part of an Elvis tribute. He also works as a producer and recording engineer. Eric has been teaching privately since 2020, specializing in piano, guitar, bass, and drums.

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TBA

TBA

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