Meet the Instructors!
Brian Goodpaster
Brian Goodpaster
Brian Goodpaster
Violin/fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo and Lap & Pedal Steel guitar
Brian has been teaching at Leesburg Music for over three years. Brian is a fine musician and instructor, well-versed in all types of music. He has been playing professionally for over 30 years and in the Orlando, Lake County and Villages area for over 25 years. Brian ha
Violin/fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo and Lap & Pedal Steel guitar
Brian has been teaching at Leesburg Music for over three years. Brian is a fine musician and instructor, well-versed in all types of music. He has been playing professionally for over 30 years and in the Orlando, Lake County and Villages area for over 25 years. Brian has been on several professional recordings along with his own Christmas CD. Brian is available on Monday at the store.
Mandy Flagler
Brian Goodpaster
Brian Goodpaster
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. Mandy is available for lessons Mondays afternoons and Thursdays mornings at the store.
Tyler Evans
Brian Goodpaster
Nathan Leslie
Drums/percussion
Tyler has been drumming for 14 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
Wesley Flournoy
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. He uses the Suzuki fend at Leesburg Music on Wednesdays.
Wesley Flournoy
Wesley Flournoy
Wesley Flournoy
Guitar
Wes has been playing guitar for 14 years now. A Leesburg native, Wes graduated from LHS. He studied music theory at Florida State University and completed an audio production degree and certification at Full Sail University. Wesley’s guitar curriculum is tailored to each student based on their goals and interests. Blues, Rock, Me
Guitar
Wes has been playing guitar for 14 years now. A Leesburg native, Wes graduated from LHS. He studied music theory at Florida State University and completed an audio production degree and certification at Full Sail University. Wesley’s guitar curriculum is tailored to each student based on their goals and interests. Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz essentials and Country, he has his hand in any style needed. Wesley is now accepting students whether you are a beginner that doesn’t know where to start or a seasoned player that wants to take their playing to the next level.
Samee Carr
Wesley Flournoy
Wesley Flournoy
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Samantha Carr is our newest guitar teacher. She 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 Mu
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano
Samantha Carr is our newest guitar teacher. She 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 the last 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.
Drum Instructor
Jodi Wagner is now available to teach drums at Leesburg Music. Jodi has been playing for 30+ years. He plays in a jazz trio and a 4-piece rock band. He teaches on Saturdays. Call the store for his available schedule.
Ken Epperson
Jaime Jasko, Sr.
Ken Epperson
Guitar, tenor banjo, mandolin, ukulele, dobro, beginner piano and bass
Ken Epperson has been playing music since he was 9 years old. He’s worked in Rock, Country, Bluegrass, square dance, and jazz. He taught at Valencia, and Seminole Jr. College. Ken has spent his life dedicated to music and has a long and colorful background. He teaches G
Guitar, tenor banjo, mandolin, ukulele, dobro, beginner piano and bass
Ken Epperson has been playing music since he was 9 years old. He’s worked in Rock, Country, Bluegrass, square dance, and jazz. He taught at Valencia, and Seminole Jr. College. Ken has spent his life dedicated to music and has a long and colorful background. He teaches Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Dobro, beginner piano, and bass. Ken is available at the store on Monday thru Thursday.
Alan Brandel
Dave Skorupski
Ken Epperson
Guitar, banjo, violin, piano, mandolin, steel guitar
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 ti
Guitar, banjo, violin, piano, mandolin, steel guitar
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 Disneys Polynesian Show where he played the steel guitar, ukuele, bass, and drums. Alan continues to share his love of stringed instruments with all ages, through teaching!
Dave Skorupski
Dave Skorupski
Dave Skorupski
Jazz guitar
Dave has been playing and teaching in Wisconsin and Nashville, TN for nearly 50 years. His expertise is Jazz and chord melodies. Be sure to call the store and ask for a lesson with Dave!
Kevin Baker
Dave Skorupski
Dave Skorupski
Guitar and 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
Guitar and 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. Make sure you ask for lessons with Kevin when you call the store at 352-323-8889.