Brenda Fitz has been a piano instructor since 1991 and a Family Music Centers teacher since 2005. Classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada), she is also a professional composer with music featured on BRAVO, Animal Planet, and TruTV. Brenda has recorded, performed, and engineered her own album and worked as a session pianist/keyboardist for soundtracks and albums. She performs live with shows including MJLIVE, RockStar The Tribute, and bands Tinnitus, Cassie Stone, and Petty And The Heartshakers.
BRENDA FITZ
Piano
Brenda Fitz has been a piano instructor since 1991 and a Family Music Centers teacher since 2005. Classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music (Canada), she is also a professional composer with music featured on BRAVO, Animal Planet, and TruTV. Brenda has recorded, performed, and engineered her own album and worked as a session pianist/keyboardist for soundtracks and albums. She performs live with shows including MJLIVE, RockStar The Tribute, and bands Tinnitus, Cassie Stone, and Petty And The Heartshakers.
Lindsey has been singing and playing piano for over 20 years, and teaching professionally for more than a decade. She is the founder of The Breakfast Piano Project, a nonprofit supporting family-friendly live music entertainment. Lindsey performs regularly as a singing bartender at Don’t Tell Mama Fremont and works behind the scenes with shows like Tape Face and Lucy Darling. Her passion lies in helping students develop piano, voice, and light-hearted comedy skills—all in the service of expressing self-directed authenticity through joyful, creative exploration.
LINDSAY GALLAGHER
VOICE & PIANO
Lindsey has been singing and playing piano for over 20 years, and teaching professionally for more than a decade. She is the founder of The Breakfast Piano Project, a nonprofit supporting family-friendly live music entertainment. Lindsey performs regularly as a singing bartender at Don’t Tell Mama Fremont and works behind the scenes with shows like Tape Face and Lucy Darling. Her passion lies in helping students develop piano, voice, and light-hearted comedy skills—all in the service of expressing self-directed authenticity through joyful, creative exploration.
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 & Uke
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.
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.
Scott has been an instrumental music teacher for over 35 years, teaching more than 2,000 students and over 50,000 lessons. He instructs Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones, and Piano/Keyboards. Raised in a musical family in the San Francisco Bay Area, he studied classical piano from age six and majored in clarinet performance at Cal State University, Hayward. An accomplished performer, he has played with Pablo Cruise, Tower of Power, Sheila E., and more, and currently performs with “Laurie Cook and the Heat.” Scott shares his skills, knowledge, and love of music with students of all ages.
Scott Sanford
WOODWINDS & PIANO
Scott has been an instrumental music teacher for over 35 years, teaching more than 2,000 students and over 50,000 lessons. He instructs Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones, and Piano/Keyboards. Raised in a musical family in the San Francisco Bay Area, he studied classical piano from age six and majored in clarinet performance at Cal State University, Hayward. An accomplished performer, he has played with Pablo Cruise, Tower of Power, Sheila E., and more, and currently performs with “Laurie Cook and the Heat.” Scott shares his skills, knowledge, and love of music with students of all ages.
Julian Romano is a classically trained cellist with a focus on solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. A longtime member of The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas, he served as principal cellist for four consecutive seasons. He is a founding member of the Fiore Quartet, debuting in December 2025, and has performed at major events across the Vegas Valley, including the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Pre-Race Show.
JULIAN ROMANO
cello
Julian Romano is a classically trained cellist with a focus on solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. A longtime member of The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas, he served as principal cellist for four consecutive seasons. He is a founding member of the Fiore Quartet, debuting in December 2025, and has performed at major events across the Vegas Valley, including the 2024 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Pre-Race Show.
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.
Gary has been a music instructor for over 35 years and has taught at Family Music Centers since 2008. A pianist since age five and a bassist since grade school, he holds a BA in Music from California State University, Northridge. His performance experience includes the Glendale Symphony Orchestra and work with Sammy Davis Jr., bringing a wealth of professional expertise and practical knowledge to his teaching.
GARY REID
piano & bass
Gary has been a music instructor for over 35 years and has taught at Family Music Centers since 2008. A pianist since age five and a bassist since grade school, he holds a BA in Music from California State University, Northridge. His performance experience includes the Glendale Symphony Orchestra and work with Sammy Davis Jr., bringing a wealth of professional expertise and practical knowledge to his teaching.
Monica is an accomplished musician who has performed at Carnegie Hall and with the UNLV Trumpet Ensemble, opening the 2025 International Trumpet Guild Conference alongside top trumpet players. She serves on the board of UNLV’s Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education and brings her passion and expertise to every student. Monica teaches all brass instruments, beginner piano, and music theory.
MONICA ABAD
TRUMPET & PIANO
Monica is an accomplished musician who has performed at Carnegie Hall and with the UNLV Trumpet Ensemble, opening the 2025 International Trumpet Guild Conference alongside top trumpet players. She serves on the board of UNLV’s Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education and brings her passion and expertise to every student. Monica teaches all brass instruments, beginner piano, and music theory.
Jack Levine teaches guitar and bass with a strong foundation in musicianship and music theory. His background includes ensemble performance, contemporary playing styles, and experience in a variety of musical settings. As an active performer in the Las Vegas area, he brings practical performance experience and a well-rounded musical perspective to his teaching. Jack’s approach emphasizes versatility, musical growth, and helping students build strong skills with confidence.
JACK LAVINE
GUITAR & BASS
Jack Levine teaches guitar and bass with a strong foundation in musicianship and music theory. His background includes ensemble performance, contemporary playing styles, and experience in a variety of musical settings. As an active performer in the Las Vegas area, he brings practical performance experience and a well-rounded musical perspective to his teaching. Jack’s approach emphasizes versatility, musical growth, and helping students build strong skills with confidence.
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.
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.
Greg has been teaching privately since 2012. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the School of Music in Wroclaw, Poland. He has toured Poland with his own ensemble and is a member of the Polish Music Society of Chicago.
GREGORY PAJAK
Piano
Greg has been teaching privately since 2012. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the School of Music in Wroclaw, Poland. He has toured Poland with his own ensemble and is a member of the Polish Music Society of Chicago.
