2010 NAMM Show

"Menzie spends a moment with MR. Drum Head himself Remo Belli at the 2010 NAMM show"

2010 NAMM Show

"Victor Wooten played Amazing Grace at Breakfast. I am still getting over it!!! May take a while :-)"

2010 NAMM Show

"Quincy Jones was the guest speaker at the SupportMusic Coalition conference. One of the greatest of all time."

2010 NAMM Show

"Mary Luehrsen from NAMM interviews Yoko Ono at the SupportMusic Coalition conference."

2010 NAMM Show

"Ted Nugent roast Paul Reed Smith at the PRS press conference. Beautifully done and with no mercy. If you look in the back ground you will see Mr. Smith is humored."

2010 NAMM Show

"One to watch for... the ever soulful Julia Jordan. Some people just naturally understand it. Julia Jordan - Urban Legacy is her CD"

2010 NAMM Show

"Jen Lowe another great artist to watch for. Gave a great NAMM performance. Tim Acres joins her on vocals and guitar...heads up, he also awesome. Google these peeps folks, and stay ahead of the learning curve :-)"

2010 NAMM Show

"Joe Lamond presents Richard Riley, former U.S. Secretary of Education a NAMM award."

2010 NAMM Show

"David Grissom, Paul Reed Smith, Al Dimeola, and Carlos Santana. Nice Band Yes???"

CMC Welcomes Our Newest Teachers!

Updated February 19, 2010


Joe Bloom

Joe Bloom, a former CMC family member, is returning after a two year hiatus to teach guitar lessons. His focus is rock, blues, jazz, country, and classical styles of guitar. A graduate of the JMU music program, we are excited that Joe is back to share his guitar skills and expertise. He has been a music instructor for over five years and also brings with him a wealth of recording and production experience. Joe has produced and engineered more than ten independent releases which have been featured on popular digital download sites, radio, and MTV. Joe?s performances include solo, duo and ensemble settings in venues in the tri-state area.

Harvey Jacobson

We welcome Harvey Jacobson who comes to CMC with a BA in Music Education, a BM in Piano, a MM in Piano Performance and lastly, a certificate in Community College Education. Affiliated with many professional associations such as Phi Mu Alpha, the Northern VA Music Teachers Association, the Washington Music Teachers Association and the National Music Teachers Association, he has taught at the Alexandria Campus of NOVA, the School of Arts in Maryland, and the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, N.C. Decorated with honors such as "Who's Who in Music" and a Certificate of Individual Merit from the "National Federation of Music Clubs," Mr. Jacobson has a performance history which includes major performances at Harvard University, the College of William and Mary, Georgetown University, Howard University, the German Embassy and the Kennedy Center as well. Mr. Jacobson has a wealth in musical knowledge and piano repertoire that few pianists ever attain.

William Morris

William Morris, double bassist, is one of a growing number of musicians who has successfully merged the two worlds of classical and jazz music. His extensive experience in both fields has led him from the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland to the stages of Carnegie Hall and others around the world. While in New York, he performed as principal bass of the Chelsea Opera Orchestra and the Red Bull Artsehcro. While in attendance at Manhattan School of Music, Mr. Morris also performed as principal bass of the Manhattan Chamber Sinfonia, which appeared at Merkin Hall and Trinity Church, under the direction of such conductors as Kurt Masur, the late Sergiu Commissiona, Phillipe Entremont, Lawrence Layton-Smith, and Joanne Falleta. He was solo bassist as a member of the Claremont Ensemble, a group committed to presenting masterpieces of twentieth and twenty-first century composers. Additionally, he has appeared as a member of Tactus, Manhattan School of Music?s Contemporary Ensemble, at both Merkin Hall and the Bang-On-A-Can Marathon at the World Financial Center. When Mr. Morris was in New Orleans he was a member of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra from 2006 until 2009. Mr. Morris has fused his love of making music with the jazz heritage of the community, performing with such local greats as Irvin Mayfield, Marlon Jordan, Ellis Marsalis, Ed Anderson, Annais St. John, and Harry Mayronne. Nationally, Mr. Morris has performed with jazz greats Benny Green, the YellowJackets, Bob Mintzer, Terrell Stafford, Peter Erskine, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Houston Person, and Lu?s Conte. Educated in both classical and jazz music at East Carolina University and Manhattan School of Music, Mr. Morris studied with Orin O?Brien, Leonid Finkelshteyn, Winston Budrow, and Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr. He has been a scholarship recipient at the Brevard Music Center, where he received the Outstanding Musician Award, and most recently the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles. Committed to the importance of music education in America?s schools, Mr. Morris has taught on the faculties of the University of Alabama, Tulane University, and the University of New Orleans.

Greg Tardif

From standing in front of a television dancing and playing air guitar with Bruce Springsteen music videos, to writing and performing at local coffee shops and music venues throughout the DC area, Greg Tardif is a well-versed singer/songwriter who has recently stepped into the world of teaching. He studied Fine Art at The Corcoran College of Art and Design, bringing the idea of composition not only to the visual world, but also to the world of music. Greg has experience playing several instruments, but prefers to spend most of his time composing catchy guitar licks with harmonica accompaniments. Recently released his solo debut album "Purple Octopus Serenade" and a second album on the way, he can't help but use each day to create and explore new territory. Young guitarists and budding singer/songwriters will enjoy his fresh perspective and creative spirit.

CMC Welcomes Our Newest Teachers!

Elisa Gutierrez

Elisa Gutierrez is an elementary school music teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools. She currently teaches general music at Hunters Woods E.S, in Reston, VA. Elisa received a full music scholarship to West Virginia University for flute musicianship and graduated from WVU with a bachelor's degree in Music Education. She is a member of The National Association for Music Education (MENC), The National Flute Association, and the Flute Society of Washington.

Brian Robinson

A native of Fairfax, Virginia and a recent graduate of Christopher Newport University with a Masters Degree in Instrumental Music Education, Brian Robinson brings a wealth of talent and musical knowledge to CMC. While at CNU Brian immersed himself in the world of music and was a member of the Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, the Marching Band, the Jazz Ensemble, the Jazz Combo and Sax Quartet. On the current leading edge of music, Brian is anxious to share his love of music and his talent with his students.

Buddy Speir

Buddy Speir is a talented instructor and gifted musician who enjoys teaching a wide variety of musical styles including rock, metal, jazz, funk and country to all levels of players. Since graduating Cum Laude from Shenandoah University with a degree in Commercial Music, besides teaching, Buddy has also toured the East Coast with popular bands such as Welbilt and Blackjacks playing to audiences from 400 to 40,000. As well as being a session guitarist in the metropolitan D.C. area recording studios, Buddy has also recorded for XM Radio. He has experience in arranging and producing music as well. We certainly welcome Buddy as a new addition to the CMC family.

Jinhee Noh

Presently a student at George Mason University, Jinhee Noh is an extraordinary talent. Since 2004 Jinhee has been a private instructor in Fairfax. She brings a plethora of performance experience including solo and duo performances and accompaniment performances as well.

Christina White

Christine White brings a diverse history of musical performance and teaching experience to CMC. As a young girl she began singing in choirs and small ensembles in church as well as performing with several musical traveling groups. While attending college in New York, Christine sang and performed in several traveling musical productions. For the past 18 years she has taught piano and vocal instruction to students ranging from kindergarten to high school. Most recently she has directed four choirs, accompanied both adult and youth church choirs and small ensembles and soloists, and she has helped design a music curriculum. The proud mother of four sons, Christine's teaching style focuses on both the technical and expressive elements of music so that she can give her students a solid foundation and encourage a love for music that lasts a lifetime!

What does a Blue Man eat anyway... Chicken?

"NAMM Capitol Hill reception 2009"

Experiencing the Amazing Grace of the Honorable Richard W. Riley

"Former Secretary of Education at the NAMM Capitol Hill reception 2009"

A moment with the incredible Scheila Gonzalez from Zappa plays Zappa

"Left to right Menzie Pittman, Scheila Gonzalez"

I have played music my whole life and I have seen few ( if any) with Scheila's talent and style. She is one of a kind. Now you know why they say practice makes perfect.