School & Lessons

Goldie & Libro Music Center

Goldie & Libro Music School

Since we opened our doors in 1920, we have committed ourselves to offering the best musical education and service. It is our privilege to enable students to reach their highest musical potential in a variety of ways. We have hand picked our instructors to create a school determined to foster excellence and creativity in each individuals. Our prices are fair and respectful to both the integrity of our highly educated and professional instructors as well as the current economy and our strong dedication to family.

Wahl, Amity- Vocal

Ted Samodel – Trumpet

Elizabeth M. Choti Bayruether – Clarinet, and all beginner band instruments.

Jon Peckman - Drums

Martin, James (Jim) – Guitar

Guitarist, Performer and Educator.

At the present time, Jim is an Artist Instructor at the Educational Center for the Arts and the Hartford Conservatory. He was formerly an Artist Instructor at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and a Guitar Instructor at the Center for the Creative Youth – Wesleyan College. Jim attended Manhattan School of Music, Berklee College of Music, and Dick Grove Music School.

Hamden Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut Symphonic Band, Naugatuck Community Band, New Haven Opera Company Orchestra and Big Change Productions Musical Pit.

Richardson, Nathan – Guitar

Nathan studied Music Theory at Greenfield Community College where he developed an interest in building and repairing guitars. He is a graduate of John Marshall’s Luthiers International 2006. Since then he has been building and repairing a variety of stringed instruments independently and in collaboration with various shops throughout New England. Nathan has experience teaching guitar to children and continues to educate with an open mind and a passion for the guitar. His thorough knowledge of acoustic guitar design, construction, history and theory, along with his enjoyable, neat, professional and patient technique leaves him at the forefront of music today.

Griffith, Thomas F. - Beginner Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Alto Sax, Baritone Horn and Tuba

Education: BS and MS Music Education Western Connecticut State University.

Tom has been a Music teacher for the past 14 years. He presently teaches General, Choral and Instrumental Instruction with the West Haven School system. He has also taught Beginning Strings in the summer music program in the Norwalk Public Schools.

His performing experience includes playing at Carnegie Hall with Connecticut Symphonic Band, Woolsey Hall and Shubert Theater with Subway Orchestra; also various parades and concerts, 724^th Air Force Band Washington State.