Belle Kao holds a Bachelor's in piano performance at Cornish College of the Arts and a Master's in Music Education at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She was also the prize- winner of both Classical Viennese Festival Competition and Russian Music Festival Competition in 2015 . As a teacher, her teaching philosophy is to explore the love of music with her students, and focus on their interest." Music is a beautiful thing, it requires dedication and practice but it is also joyful and fun. Everyone can learn and shine in their own way". With a a masters degree with expertise in autism, she teaches students on the spectrum at Berklee college of music Belle's belief is that all students are capable, and it is the teachers' responsibility to spot every student's potentials, and bring out the best of them in their music learning journey.

Carl Reppucci is a professional Pianist with over twenty five years of performing throughout New England. Carl strives to bring out the best in his students and is getting fantastic results. Carl is also a North Andover resident with strong family ties to the local community.

Ann Assarsson is a singer and pianist originally from Goteborg, Sweden. With a Master of Music in Vocal Performance, her classical training supports a wide repertoire drawing from Classical, Jazz, Show tunes and Pop. Ann’s charismatic and personal approach to teaching keeps here in high demand with students of all ages.

Michelle Boulay is a musician with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she studied classical voice for five years. She is passionate about many genres of music, including pop/rock, broadway, classical, hip hop, rap, gospel, and country. She teaches introductory piano lessons and is a voice instructor for students of all levels. With her dynamic teaching style, she lets students have a say in what songs they want to learn, while also challenging them and teaching them proper vocal technique along with confidence in their stage presence.

Thomas Collum- Violin and strings A violinist of over 20 years, Thomas Collum has served as concertmaster for the Cornell Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, International Mayfest Orchestra, and more recently, the Bruckner Festival Orchestra. He is currently a member of the first violin section of the DuBoise Orchestra in Cambridge and freelances as an orchestral violinist and recitalist in the Boston area. Thomas's friendly teaching personality is quickly becoming recognized as the finest string instrument teacher in the area

As a guitarist of 15 plus years, John Fiore began teaching and sharing his love of the guitar with students of all ages and skill levels. From Blues, Rock, Funk, Surf, Punk, Metal, Reggae, Jazz, and country, to acoustic folk and pop styles, John possesses a very versatile teaching capability with a fun and passionate approach. John teaches Guitar, Bass, Ukulele and Drums.

Rob Hamel loves teaching music and specializes in teaching younger children as well as adults. Rob is multi talented and teaches ukulele, guitar, bass, drums and piano. Rob also assists in administative duties at the Academy. Rob is also an assistant in the North Andover school system.

Jim DiTullio is our newst Guitar, Bass and Ukulele instructor. Jim uses modern technology as part of his lesson program and also works with songwriters and singers who want to learn to accompany themselves. Jim studied guitar at Berklee college of music and is currently performing with a popular Boston Rock band,

Drumming since the age of five, Lou LaCava is one of the premier drum instructors in the area. Lou holds a Bachelor's degree from Berklee College of music and has been teaching at NAMA, Acton Music and GS Music for over a decade.Lou is the finest music instructor and musical mentor we have come across in thirty five years in the education business. Personal, warm and dedicated to the success of all his students, we are proud to have Lou here on Saturdays.

Jesse Colford is a musician originally from North Andover who holds a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone and Composition from Boston University. Jesse has performed in and around Boston with his former band Cathartic Conundrum, saxophone quartets, jazz combos, and the nonprofit choir Voices 21C. He enjoys making music across multiple genres, and currently teaches saxophone and beginner clarinet.