Teachers

Adam founded Mobile Music in 2008, as a way to share his passion for music and the arts with his community. Adam presently teaches music in a public school on the Main Line, serves as Organist/Choirmaster at a local church, and continues to perform in solo and collaborative settings. Adam has studied piano since the age of 5, and holds a Bachelors in Music Education with concentrations in Piano and Voice from West Chester University, and an Master’s of Education from Cabrini College. Adam has released two albums of original compositions, Divine Whispers in 2005 and Intercessions in 2011. Adam founded Mobile Music on the belief that the arts are essential to full and well-rounded life, and to bring the arts to you.

Aaron Hoke is a talented and versatile singer, instrumentalist, and teacher from Palmyra, Pennsylvania. A 2002 graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, he studied voice with nationally renowned baritone, Elm Eley. Aaron has performed as a chorus member and soloist for different choral groups, singing repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to works recently composed. He is currently the baritone soloist and section leader of the Choir of Christ Church Philadelphia. Also appearing on the opera stage, Aaron was seen in productions of Gounod’s Romeo et Juliet, Verdi’s Turandot, and Puccini’s Tosca with Opera Cleaveland from 2005 to 2008, and performed in Verdi’s Otello with the Opera Company of Philadelphia in 2010. In addition, he is a core member of Vox Fidelis, a professional early music ensemble based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Aaron is also a skilled cellist, guitarist, and mandolinist, and has over 17 years of teaching experience. He is currently employed by the School District of Philadelphia as a Music Educator.

Kate Hudson - Flute & Piano

A 2006 graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Kate holds a BA in Music Education, and presently teaches in the Upper Darby School District. An accomplished floutist, Kate also studied piano during her studies at Lebanon Valley College. Kate recently earned her MS in Global and International Education from Drexel

Kati began her violin studies at the age of 3 studying under the Suzuki method, and currently holds a BA in Music Education from Millersville University where she served as concert master of the Millersville University Symphony Orchestra for over 2 years. While attending Millersville,she served as the strings teacher for the Millersville University Music Preparatory Program and began studying piano to accompany her studio students. As an active chamber musician and soloist, Kati has performed in various master classes, recitals, and events. Currently, Kati serves as the Elementary String Specialist for a Chester County school district.

Pete Crain - Guitar & Strings

Pete Crain graduated in 2011 with a BA in Music Theory and Composition from West Chester University. Pete studied classical guitar with Glenn Lyons and composition with Robert Maggio, Van Stiefel, and Larry Nelson. Pete has been playing guitar either solo or with various bands since his teens. He currently has been playing with West Chester based Celtic band, The Stonehaven Minstrels since 2007. In 2010, Pete's Trio #1, for guitars, was premiered by the West Chester University Guitar Ensemble, making it his first non-academic composition premiere. Pete is a native of Chicago, Illinois.

Lisa Worthington - Voice & Piano

Lisa Worthington began her career as a musical theater performer in New York City. For 15 years she performed in national Broadway tours and Off-Broadway productions as a singer/actress. After teaching drama classes to children in New York, she discovered her passion for teaching and pursued a Master's of Music Education from Lehman College (City University of New York) Lisa enjoys sharing her passion for music with students, and is currently a certified elementary school music teacher in a suburban Philadelphia school district. She offers private vocal and piano instruction.

Jonathan Eifert- Piano & Organ

Jonathan Eifert has worked as a classical pianist, teacher, music director, and arts administrator in Philadelphia and London. Holding degrees in piano (BMus) from Cairn University, and Culture, Policy, and Management (MA) from City University London, he is passionate about classical music and desires others to be also. He started piano at the age of 8 and has won numerous scholarships and awards as a result of his playing. Most notably, he premiered solo piano works by the late Philadelphia composer, Harry Hewitt. As a piano instructor, he has taught freelance and at area studios.

Dani Fassnacht - Piano, Strings & Voice

Dani Fassnacht began fostering her passion for music at a young age, beginning piano at the age of 5, violin at the age of 8 and voice lessons at the age of 16. Dani holds a BS in Music Education from Susquehanna University with a concentration in voice. An active participant in orchestra and various chamber ensembles, Dani continues to share her love for music with her students through teaching and performance opportunities.

Kati Cloman - Strings & Piano

Aaron Hoke - Guitar, Piano, Strings & Voice

Sofya Mirvis studied classical piano under Valerie Sturtzel in Moscow, Russia and performed throughout Russia and the United States. Sofya participated in several key competitions, culminating in a performance at Carnegie Hall. Sofya holds a Master of Fine Arts degree, and has been teaching children and adults for over eight years including Classya Music Studio in Gaithersburg, MD. In recent years, she has performed in various bands and accompanied classical and jazz vocalists and church choirs.

Sofya Mirvis - Piano

Christopher Nation - Brass & Piano

Chris Nation holds a BS in Music Education from Penn State University, and is an active tuba, trumpet and euphonium performer. Chris and studied with internationally renowned tubist and clinician Velvet Brown. As a member of the Penn State, Wind Ensemble, Chris was a founding member of the Allen Street Brass. Chris began his piano study in college, and currently teaches elementary music in a suburban Philadelphia school district.

Jennifer Wright - Voice & Piano

Originally from the Chicago area, Jennifer Wright earned a BM in Conducting and Voice from Wheaton College in 2009. Jennifer has studied piano since age 6, clarinet since age 10, and voice since High School. Jennifer has been active in teaching music to children, and founded a Children’s Choir in the Chicago area. Jennifer has performed in various choirs and bands, and sings with Masterworks Choir from Pennsylvania Academy of Performing Arts. Outside of private music instruction, Jennifer also works for J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.