stone cottage music school

Saxophones, Clarinet, Flute, Jazz and Rock improvisation on most instruments

Dylan attended the University of Central Florida, earning his degree in Jazz Studies.

He also pursued a private study in theory/composition on piano, and learned to double on Clarinet and Flute. Dylan performed with many tremendous jazz artists during this time such as John Alred, Veronica Swift, Dave Liebman, and Emmet Cohen. As a performing artist, Dylan has played in many musical idioms, including Rock, R&B, Salsa, Reggae, and Jazz. In 2016, Dylan opened for trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval in a salsa band. In 2017, Dylan was invited to the SeaWorld Saxophone Quartet. After graduation, Dylan formed his own jazz trio, started two original music projects, and performed frequently with the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, and the Space Coast Symphony. After Covid, Dylan received a call for the Glenn Miller Orchestra and officially joined the band for their next two tours, performing in 18 states and 4 Canadian provinces. Dylan appears on their newest album which is set to release in 2023, his 7th appearance on record. 

As an educator, Dylan has taught everything from private students to entire woodwind sections as a marching band tech. His students have found success in All-State & All-County bands. Dylan has taught 6 All-County saxophonists, an All-County jazz bassist, 2 All-State Saxophonists, and one student who went on to make the NAfME All-National Jazz Band. Three of Dylan’s former students are currently studying music at the collegiate level.

 Flutes, Fife, Penny Whistle

Anna has over 30 years of experience as a flute instructor at the university level, both in the USA and in England.  In addition to teaching higher education, she has extensive experience of teaching children as young as five years old. She was a band director for two years in DeKalb County, GA and understands how to work with the band programs on schools. Anna has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Master of Arts in Musicology and a level 5 teaching certificate from the European Suzuki Institute.

Anna has been a freelance flutist all her adult life, playing with diverse groups as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and on stage for Gladys Knight and the Pips. She is founder and director of the Wildacres Flute Retreat, an internationally recognized flute course near Little Switzerland, NC.  

Anna's philosophy of teaching is that in a perfect world, everyone would learn to play a musical instrument. Music is great fun, and playing an instrument offers a lifetime of pleasure.  She tailors lessons to the individual and enjoys teaching both children and adults. 

 Violin, Viola, Bass, piano, ukulele and Guitar

Sophie earned her Bachelors in Music Performance from Florida Southern College in 2016. She taught in Florida public schools as an orchestra and guitar teacher for  5years, and is a certified K-12 music teacher.
Sophie has been teaching lessons for students and adults over the past 10 years. She specializes in beginner to intermediate violin, viola,bass and classical guitar, and can work with beginner to advanced players on the cello.

"My philosophy on teaching music is that anyone can do it, at any time in their lives. I believe that music can give you the freedom to create and express yourself in ways that are not always explored. I always welcomed everyone into my lesson space, whether they are a casual beginner, or a more advanced player, wanting to move towards pursuing music in their future. "