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.
Jayne Kessler – Violin and Piano
Jayne Kessler earned her degree from the University of Nebraska. Jayne studied violin as well as piano but specializes in piano. She has been an accompanist for various recitals and competitions. Jayne has done informal tutoring since 1984 and private instruction since 1999. She taught at another area school of music from 2000-2024, and started at Dearborn School of Music in July 2024. She has extensive experience with special needs students.
Julia Abel – French Horn, Piano, Flute and Brass
Julia Abel recently graduated from the University of Michigan- Flint with a degree in Music Education. Julia has been playing French horn for over 15 years and have picked up other instruments along the way. They believe in student-led instruction and growing at your own pace. Julia teaches french horn, piano, flute and brass.
Rebecca Engelhard – Piano and Voice
Rebecca Engelhard is an experienced voice and piano teacher with more than 15 years of experience. She is a classically trained singer, teacher and music director. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Performance from Wayne State University.
Esteban Ganem – Percussion
Esteban Ganem is a percussionist from Houston, Texas with a passion for playing new music. He has performed as a soloist with the Bard Conservatory Orchestra in Tan Dun’s percussion concerto The Tears of Nature, and most recently has toured in China with Tan Dun in Hong Kong, Changsha, Qingdao and Shanghai as a member of the percussion ensemble. Esteban is also the percussionist and co-founder of Woven Duo with pianist Viktória Sarkadi, championing and composing new works for the instrumentation. He has premiered works by Tan Dun, Annika Socolofsky, Andrea Mazzariello, and has also collaborated with Sō Percussion, Tan Dun, members of Yarn/Wire, Da Capo Chamber Players, Changsha Symphony Orchestra, Lei Jia, Michael Burritt, Christopher Cerrone, Shodekeh Talifero, and Amy Petrongelli. He has also performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Hong Kong Cultural Center and the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, to name a few. Esteban graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He received a Master’s Degree at the Bard College Conservatory of Music in the Graduate Instrumental Arts Program.
Jackson Eberwein – Guitar
Jackson Eberwein has been playing guitar for seven years, and instructing at Dearborn School of Music two years. He studied with DSM owner David Petrie for five years and is currently studying at Wayne State. He was also a guitarist in the Dearborn High School Jazz Band for three years. He has also had experience playing in local bands. He specializes in teaching beginner and intermediate guitarists.
Hannah Whitaker – Paino and Voice
Hannah graduated with an associates degree in music from Henry Ford College and is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance at Eastern Michigan University. Hannah has stage and recording experience as well as performance experience from musicals as well as acting. She enjoys teaching voice and piano to students of all ages.
Liliana Bazzi – Piano
Liliana Bazzi is 19 years old and has been playing piano since the age of three. She is classically trained with a deep appreciation for the art of music. Her focus as a teacher is equipping students with the skills to read music efficiently while fostering confidence and creativity at the piano. Beyond technique, her goal is to inspire a lasting passion for music, helping each student discover their own unique expression and joy in playing.
Mark Adams – Piano and Voice
Mark Adams is a dedicated piano and voice instructor at the Dearborn School of Music, known for creating a welcoming, confidence-building environment where students of all ages can grow as musicians. Drawing from years of vocal performance, piano study, musical composition, and stage acting, Mark brings a well-rounded artistic perspective to every lesson. His background allows him to help students not only master technique, but also understand storytelling, expressiveness, and the creative process behind music-making. His lessons are individualized, joyful, and rooted in a love for helping students reach their full musical potential. In addition to teaching Mark is an experienced performer.
Anna Dionne – Piano, Banjo, and Guitar
Anna Dionne has been playing piano from the age of five years old. Anna is also proficient at guitar and banjo. Anna has a bachelor's of music in Piano Pedagogy and experience teaching at schools and music studios. Anna has toured with a bluegrass band during college and enjoys incorporating folk music into her lessons.
