Areli Mendoza-Pannone has studied vocal technique and performance for over a decade. In high school, she participated in various musical theatre productions in the tri-city area and interned as an assistant stage/music director in her senior year. She attended Russell Sage College, where she received training and experience in musical theatre with the Theatre Institute at Sage. She later transferred to SUNY Schenectady School of Music for her vocal performance degree. During this time, she was educated in opera and classical performance as well as toured with a barbershop quartet she led. She has additionally travelled as a vocalist/keyboardist with The Fire Collective, a worship collective based in upstate New York. Since then she has also performed as both a singer-songwriter and classical soprano throughout the NYS Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and twice for a Toi Magazine conference based in California. In 2023, Areli received her Bachelor’s degree in Opera Studies from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music. While attending Purchase, she gained experience in opera performance as well as art song style in various languages. Areli hopes to awaken a passion for singing in the hearts of her students, challenging them to discover the unique characteristics of their individual voices, as well as encouraging them to grow in technique and versatility.

Deb Hedley is a classically trained pianist who has been studying piano for over 15 years. She grew her passion for music within Shenendehowa’s music program as a part of their choir, wind ensemble, and jazz band during her high school years. This provided Deb with a well rounded musical background and progressed her overall interest in music. After high school, Deb went on to teach private piano lessons while studying music at Florida SouthWestern State College. When she moved back to New York she began to play keys on the worship team at Northway Church. Although she is classically trained on the piano, she enjoys teaching a variety of styles and genres with the goal of helping her students reach their highest potential while gaining a deeper passion for the piano.

Gabe Stallman is a musician to the core, having been drawn to instruments (guitar, bass, keyboards, voice) as far back as he can remember. As a formally trained graduate of the SCCC School of Music, Gabe approaches teaching like a musician, believing that the most important part of playing is identifying, developing and enhancing a love of the music. Gabe has been playing out professionally since the age of 16 having toured the northeast playing original music with his acclaimed band, Ampevene. You can hear his music on popular local radio stations like WEQX and WRPI. Gabe believes that the educational experience should be as exciting as the music itself. In lessons, Gabe works with students to identify the music they love from all genres, to understand the theory that explains why they love it, and to help them develop the auditory and technical skills to play and create the sounds that drive their passion. Gabe is excited to be teaching with the family at Modern Day Music, and seeks to give his students the best education they can get.

Brian Chiappinelli is an all around musician. He has been perfecting his craft behind the drum kit for the last 21 years and has studied performance as well as music business under some of the greatest minds in the industry. As an educator who attended The College of St. Rose for Music Performance/Industry, he offers a well rounded, fun & relatable approach to music. He has toured the country as a Drummer, Vocalist, and Tour Manager. Brian has independently amassed millions of streams on platforms like Spotify. He has also worked as an artist (drummer/producer/vocalist) with labels like Black Country Rock (Shooter Jennings), Substream Records (Sony/The Orchard), Foundation Media & more. In addition to his experience in live music and drumming, he also has extensive experience in the studio as a Recording & Mixing Engineer, as well as a Songwriter & Producer for publishing companies. Brian loves to help people become passionate about music and has experience in all sides of the industry which helps easily adapt lessons to each student. You can currently hear his music featured in HBO's "The Hype".