Instructors

Ben Greene

Ben has been a public and private school teacher in Concord New Hampshire for 43 years. His teaching experience includes string instrument instruction, orchestra, music theory, band , chorus, class guitar and music history. Many of Ben’s students have
gone on to careers in music education and music performance. Ben has also been an active leader in the NH Music Educators Association and NH String Teacher’s Association serving as president in both organizations.
Ben’s conducting experience includes 23 years as Director of the NH Youth Symphony at the Manchester Community Music School ( 1988-2011) , Director of Music at Wesley
United Methodist Church in Concord NH ( 2012-2023) and Conductor of the Concord Community Chorus annual performance of Messiah ( 2006-Present).
Ben has previously taught at Keene State College, St. Paul’s School, Concord Community School, Manchester Community Music School. Ben has recently retired
from a 43 year career as a music teacher and school administrator at Concord High School and the last nine years as music director at Bishop Brady High School. He currently is an adjunct professor of Music at Southern New Hampshire University where he teaches guitar and bass.

Ben teaches classical and fingerstyle guitar, bass, mandolin and ukulele at Strings and Things.

Mike Bilodeau

Mike Bilodeau, as the owner of Strings & Things Music, is the store's longest tenured instructor. He has been a part of many bands in various genres throughout the years.

He is currently not taking any new students at the moment. 

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Andrew Grosvenor

Andrew Grosvenor is a piano player and songwriter with many years of experience playing professionally in a variety of styles. Andrew teaches all levels of piano as well as jazz and rock improvisation. He also serves as keyboardist and bandleader of the up and coming regional band “Andrew North & the Rangers".

Mike Gallant

Mikey G has been an instructor at Strings & Things Music since the '90's. He is one of NH's busiest musicians, playing solo acoustic shows and rock/blues concerts with his band, Train Wreck.

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Joe Gattuso

Joe Gattuso is one of the most revered guitarists in northern New England. For decades Joe has been an integral part of Strings & Things Music's guitar lesson program as well as being the lead guitarist for the Boston band, Night Shift.

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Jim Herrick

As well as being a piano teacher for over 40 years, Strings & Things Music's Jim Herrick is also a registered piano technician.

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Matt Jensen

New Hampshire based guitarist, Matt Jensen, has been performing professionally with bands of varying styles for almost 20 years. Noted for his cross-genre versatility in both rhythm and lead roles, he has appeared on some of live music's biggest stages, collaborating with many of New England's most popular bands and sharing the stage with names such as Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zac Brown, Lee Brice, Charlie Daniels and more. In addition to his live performances, he works as a producer and session player who has made his mark on countless records and projects. These days, he spends most of his time touring with Celtic powerhouse "The Jordan TW Trio" and working with guitar students at Strings and Things Music in Concord, NH. 

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Austin Pratt

Austin is a vocalist/multi instrumentalist (Guitar, Ukulele, and Piano) who has studied over at Plymouth State Univetsity in Vocal Performance and Pedigogy. Before college Austin was in countless jazz and classical competitions around New England, Was involved in many theater productions, and played out as much as possible! Now, he goes by the stage name of "LU" and travels all over New England playing all styles of music as a "One Man Band". Not only does he play put but he also writes and produces his own music. Austin has over 40 songs on Spotify and Itunes and continues to write tons of music. Austin is a great person to work with and will motivate you to want to pick up an instrument. Not only does he love music but fishing, hiking, video games, and loves his movies! Ask him about Boris Karloff too. They're related!

Ray Lassonde

30 years performance experience throughout New England; freelance performance and recording experience with many regionally well-known jazz, blues, rock, folk and country artists and bands; Worship Team at Grace Capital Church for many years; composer for many children’s songs.

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Eric Lindberg

Eric is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer. He teaches guitar, bass and songwriting. He plays blues, funk, Americana and more. You can see him playing solo, duo or with a full band. 

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Madi Pineau

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Madi is a voice and piano teacher. She studied Music Education with an emphasis in voice at Plymouth State University. She has toured across New England, Washington D.C. and South Korea with the PSU Chamber Choir.

Carleton Page

Mandolin, banjo and guitar instructor Carleton Page works full-time at Strings & Things Music, and has been with us for 15 years. When he's not teaching, Carleton is busy playing, recording and composing for many local groups.

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Paul Donahue

Paul Donahue is the head of Strings & Things Music's drum lesson program. He has been teaching for two decades, and has toured the east coast as a performer while opening for many famous national acts.

Paul is on sabbatical leave. And isn’t taking any new students at the moment. 

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William Lindberg

It started pretty early.  After attending a McCoy Tyner concert when I was three and a half years old, my father asked me if I might like to play music.  I told him that I would and after some discussion, I chose the drum set.  By the age of four, I began serious study with an incredible local drummer.

At the age of six, my family moved to NH.  Since I was homeschooled and completely smitten with music and the drums, we quickly found a NH-based teacher with whom I could study.  This led to an interest in performing and at eight years of age, I made my professional debut.  I think getting handed a wad of cash after doing something that I love made the 8yo me even more fascinated with this whole music thing! 

Now, I freelance, do some work in the studio and perform with the following bands Mr. Aaron, Eric Lindberg Band, Chase/Campbell Band, The Perimeter Big Band and NH All State Jazz Ensemble

Since I first sat behind the kit, I have sought out the best players and teachers in the world.  Here is a partial list of people with whom I have studied with John Medeiros,Mike Mangini, Dave Dicenso, Ramon Montagner, Carmen Intorre, Jeff Samataro, Andy Gagnon, Steve Hunt(Piano and Jazz Theory), Benjamin Greene(AP Music Theory), Joe Gatusso(Guitar) and Gabe Jarrett.

I am thankful to each and every one of them for the help and insight that they have provided. I would be grateful for the opportunity to share what I have learned with you.

Specialties include but are not limited to Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Drum Kit, Polyrhythms, Progressive Drumming, Jazz Performance, Beginner and intermediate Guitar, Traditional Theory, Audition Preparation, Jazz and Concert Band Preparation.

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Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki

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Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki is one of New England's busiest live and studio fiddlers. He has been on national tours with Adam Ezra Group and Finnegan's Farewell, and has been an instructor at Strings & Things Music since 2011.

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