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David graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in Music Industry. He started giving music lessons in 2017 and has loved it ever since. In addition to owning Carrendo Studios, David works as a wedding musician through Got Strings, works in an assistantship position under the JMU Office of Creative Propulsion and the JMU College of Visual and Performing Arts, and is currently earning his Masters in Business Administration from the JMU College of Business. Outside of pursuing his passion for music education, David enjoys spending time with friends, getting outside with his dog Willow, and voice acting. Above all, David loves to bring arts education to the Friendly City and surrounding areas.

Harold Bailey is a teacher of piano at Carrendo Studios. He received his Masters of Music in piano performance from James Madison University, and is an active lecturer, performer, and composer throughout the Shennandoah Valley and beyond. In lessons Harold guides his students to connect with their instrument through thoughtful musicality, and teaches with a friendly and engaging demeanor. Additionally he empowers his students to engage in self expression through composition. As a writer, Harold has had his compositions premiered in collaboration with the Charlottesville Ballet, and is currently writing several collections of music for teaching and concert performance. 

Engrossed in the world of music since he was 4, Jesse is passionate about music as a language that unites us in fun and meaningful ways. A classically trained pianist, he has experience in many other genres of music. Marching bands, orchestras, musical theater, rock bands, worship bands, song writing and production. Jesse is especially passionate about music theory: the interconnected web of harmony, melody, and rhythm that explains how it all works. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, Jesse is excited to share this world with you and expand your skills.

Isaiah is a graduate of James Madison University, where he received his Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education. He is a classically trained cellist who is passionate about helping others grow in their musicianship and become life-long lovers of music. He currently serves as the orchestra director at Skyline Middle School and as a member of the Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra. Isaiah is very excited to join the amazing team of educators at Carrendo Studios!

Sierra is in her final semester of her undergraduate degree at James Madison University, where she will graduate with a Bachelor of Music in violin performance. She has experience in opera and musical theatre pit orchestras, and is a member of the JMU Symphony Orchestra. Sierra has played violin for about eleven years, but she has also recently begun learning to play guitar. She is passionate about helping others to express themselves through music, and she is so grateful for the opportunity to do so at Carrendo!

Gillian Saunders is a recent graduate of James Madison University. There, she received a B.M. in voice, music industry and a B.A. in media, arts, and design, journalism. Gillian enjoys singing, conducting, songwriting, playing guitar, and performing with her band. She also has an extensive background in musical theater. She has been teaching voice lessons to high schoolers and adults since 2020 and is excited to be joining Carrendo Studios!

Grace graduated from James Madison University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. She loves singing and holds choral music (of all kinds!) near and dear to her heart. She is a classically-trained vocalist and loves to help singers of all ages develop their singing voice and grow in their confidence and ability. Grace's undergraduate research focused on the intersection of music and disability. She is thrilled to join Carrendo and work alongside her husband, David (and her puppy, Willow!).