Meet the Instructors!
Mandy Flagler
Nathan Leslie
Mandy Flagler
Piano
A long-time church pianist, Mandy has been a music instructor for the past 15 years. Mandy has a BS in Elementary Education and a BS in Secondary Education in Music and English from Champion Christian College. She plays traditional hymn-style piano.
Tyler Evans
Nathan Leslie
Mandy Flagler
Drums & Percussion
Tyler has been drumming for 15 years with world class ensembles such as Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corp, Infinity Percussion, Disney, and the UCF Marching Knights. He was taught by UCF professor and Bill Evans Trio drummer Marty Morrell. Tyler has taught percussion at Ancient City Ensemble, Eustis, Lake Mary and Tavares high schools.
Nathan Leslie
Nathan Leslie
Nathan Leslie
Piano & Guitar
Nathan Jay Leslie is a local musical artist and instructor who’s lived and performed all over Central Florida for over 20 years. He studied classical piano from age 5 and has expanded to all styles and genres of music. Nathan is also an accomplished guitar player. Nathan writes and performs all types of music.
Samee Carr
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Nathan Leslie
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Samantha has been scheduling the lessons for over four months here at Leesburg Music. Samee started playing guitar when she was 12 years old. In 2008 she was accepted into the classical guitar program at Florida State University, and graduated with a BA degree in Commercial Music. Samee spent 7 years working for an
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Samantha has been scheduling the lessons for over four months here at Leesburg Music. Samee started playing guitar when she was 12 years old. In 2008 she was accepted into the classical guitar program at Florida State University, and graduated with a BA degree in Commercial Music. Samee spent 7 years working for an entertainment rental house with a focus on audio equipment. Samee specializes in classical technique and sight reading.
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute
Jaime joins the Leesburg Music staff from working several years in music stores in the area. He studied music in college and has been teaching for over 35 years. Jaime plays locally in a jazz group. He plays and teaches trumpet, saxophone and flute.
Jodi Wagner
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Drums
Jodi Wagner is now available to teach drums at Leesburg Music. Jodi has been playing for 30+ years. He plays and teaches all styles of music. He now plays in a jazz trio and a 4-piece rock band.
Alan Brandel
Dave Skorupski
Dave Skorupski
Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Steel Guitar & Ukulele
Alan Brandel began his musical journey at the age of 8 with the Ukulele. Soon after, he took up guitar and violin. In High school, he began teaching Music Lessons and traveling with a gospel band. In 2001 Alan graduated with his Doctorate degree from Luther Rice University. Sin
Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Piano, Mandolin, Steel Guitar & Ukulele
Alan Brandel began his musical journey at the age of 8 with the Ukulele. Soon after, he took up guitar and violin. In High school, he began teaching Music Lessons and traveling with a gospel band. In 2001 Alan graduated with his Doctorate degree from Luther Rice University. Since this time, along with teaching, Alan has played in a number of bands, churches, and events. In 2011 he was brought on to Disney's Polynesian Show. Alan continues to share his love of stringed instruments with all ages, through teaching!
Dave Skorupski
Dave Skorupski
Dave Skorupski
Jazz and Classical Guitar
Dave has been playing and teaching in Wisconsin and Nashville, TN for nearly 50 years. Although Dave plays all genres of guitar music, his expertise is Jazz, Classical and chord melodies. Be sure to call the store and ask for a lesson with Dave!
Kevin Baker
Dave Skorupski
Kevin Baker
Guitar & Bass
Kevin comes to us from playing and teaching in the south Orlando area, for the past 20+ years. You may have heard Kevin and his band when they played in the "British Revolution" at Disney's Epcot Center up until 2020. Kevin and his wife Kristen play locally at watering holes and their church praise team. Kevin teaches all ages and skill levels.
Chris Helme
Michael Deveau
Kevin Baker
Drums
Chris has more than 30 years of experience playing drums in both live and studio settings, and has bbeen teaching privately for the last 5 years. Originally from New Bedford, MA, he studied jazz drumming with the late Bobby Carreiro, spending more than 20 years recording and touring with several bands in the New England metal and hardcore music scenes.
Michael Deveau
Michael Deveau
Michael Deveau
Guitar
Michael was born and raised in New England and came to Florida in 2008. He is 31 years old and has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He studied music at Eastern Florida Sate College in Cocoa. He hopes to inspire others to put in the same hard work that he does in his music. He specializes in Rock and Metal music but plays
Guitar
Michael was born and raised in New England and came to Florida in 2008. He is 31 years old and has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He studied music at Eastern Florida Sate College in Cocoa. He hopes to inspire others to put in the same hard work that he does in his music. He specializes in Rock and Metal music but plays and teaches a variety of styles. He teaches various techniques on guitar including; finger picking, hybrid picking, sweep picking, alternate and economy picking, legato, string skipping, and 2 hand tapping. He tries to make guitar playing as efficient as possible, utilizing the concept of economy of motion.
Myra Johnson
Michael Deveau
Michael Deveau
Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano
Myra holds a bachelor of music education degree from Arkansas State University. She has taught choral and instrumental music on all levels of education in both public and private settings. Locally, Mrs. Johnson has taught at Blue Lake Academy and Fruitland Park Elementary. She teaches piano and woodwind instruments.
Tim Howard
Millicent Enders
Raymond Johnson
Drums
Tim Howard, originally from Alabama, attended UAB and Jacksonville State University in Alabama, playing trumpet and drums in college. He was a drummer at Opryland Nashville. He now sings and plays drums professionally with his band SuperStatic. We are happy to have Tim teaching drums at Leesburg Music.
Raymond Johnson
Millicent Enders
Raymond Johnson
Guitar & Bass
Raymond is a former band director, choir director, music teacher, and minister of music. He has taught private lessons on several instruments locally, at First Academy, Blue Lake Academy, Daystar Academy, St. Paul's Catholic School, and ABC Music. He has a master of music education from Arkansas State University.
Millicent Enders
Millicent Enders
Millicent Enders
Piano, Guitar, & Vocals
Millicent is a dedicated, experienced music instructor. Who Works well with all ages! Millicent is able to teach all levels on the guitar, piano and vocals. Loves to help students build musical technique and improve playing performance. Milli has a Bachelors Degree in music education from the Hartt school of music at the University of Hartford in Connecticut
Lucas James
Millicent Enders
Millicent Enders
Guitar & Bass guitar
Lucas has been teaching guitar for over 10 years. He was our first guitar
teacher at Leesburg Music in 2015. He is now the Director of Bands at Leesburg High School. Lucas has been playing bass and guitar for years and is available for students at Leesburg Music.
Sarah Di Battista
Sarah Di Battista
Sarah Di Battista
Guitar
Sarah comes to us from "across the pond" in England. She has taught guitar over 3 years and has experience of over 10 years in the music and entertainment field. Sarah is now available for guitar lessons at Leesburg Music.
Evan Heath
Sarah Di Battista
Sarah Di Battista
Guitar/Bass Guitar
Evan has been playing guitar since 2015. Originally from Michigan Evan started his teaching career before accepting a gig on celebrity Cruises for 5 years. He is familiar with several genres and can teach all levels.
Richard Repp
Sarah Di Battista
Richard Repp
Voice, Guitar, Bass, Music Theory
Dr. Richard Repp holds a Ph.D. in music from University of Illinois at Champagne/Urbana in Music Education and Master of Music Performance (Voice). He has been teaching since 1990, including the university setting. As a guitarist, he maintains the much acclaimed Pattern Obsession website and Youtube chann
Voice, Guitar, Bass, Music Theory
Dr. Richard Repp holds a Ph.D. in music from University of Illinois at Champagne/Urbana in Music Education and Master of Music Performance (Voice). He has been teaching since 1990, including the university setting. As a guitarist, he maintains the much acclaimed Pattern Obsession website and Youtube channel. He performs regularly with the Opera Orlando and other local venues. He teaches voice in classical and popular styles, and teaches guitar in rock, pop, folk, and country styles. locally, at First Academy, Blue Lake Academy, Daystar Academy, St. Paul’s Catholic School and ABC Music. He has a Master of music education from Arkansas state university.