David Petrie – Guitar and Bass
David Petrie is owner and founder of the Dearborn School of Music. Petrie earned both a Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Music in composition from Wayne State University. He has toured both nationally and internationally, and published Guitar and Theory Made Easy. Petrie has over 26 years of teaching experience.
Anna Jones – Piano and Accordion
Russian born and graduated from Far Eastern State Academy of Art with degrees in music history, music theory and piano performance. Anna has taught music and piano for over 20 years at Catholic schools, music schools, as well as private instruction. Ms. Jones was formerly a choir director, accompanist, and composer of parts for the Russian Catholic Mass at Most Holy Mother of God Catholic Church in Vladivostok, Russia.
Jason Lamb – Guitar and Bass
As a graduate of Wayne State University in Jazz Studies, Jason Lamb brings more than 22 years of teaching experience to the Dearborn School of Music. He performs regularly with the corporate band Trilogy, as well as the Henry Ford College Jazz Band.
Marilyn McKenna – Strings
Marilyn McKenna has a BA in music from MSU and MA in music from EMU in addition to having Suzuki training. Marilyn has taught music in the public schools and privately.
Raphique Barakat – Guitar and Oud
Raphique has been playing guitar for 17 years and oud for 3. He has a positive attitude and will tailor his lessons based on the student’s skill level, even students who have never played. With the oud, Raphique will go through the maqam and teach the student how to hold the instrument, tune it, and the theory behind the sounds.
