A Few of our music instructors
Paul and Kim Dexter seek out instructors whose passion for music flows down to their students. Dexter Music prides itself in its wide range of teaching personalities sharing a common strength in their ability to relate and inspire. Playing an instrument at a high level is one thing. Instilling that skill into a young open mind is something else altogether. The teachers shown on this page are just an example of the diverse and talented instructors we have; students will be matched with the perfect teacher based on various criteria to ensure the best fit for you or your child.
GIDEON PARK
Piano, Cello
Gideon Park is a lifelong piano and cello player who has studied piano performance at Northwestern University while completing a degree in religious studies. He has competed at the MTNA state level for both instruments, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in music librarianship. As a credentialed early childhood education teacher, he enjoys making lasting connections with each student and uncovering the artistry that resides within them.
ANGELE NALBANDIAN
Piano, Voice
Angele started playing the piano at 4 and continued to play the Liturgical Services at church on the pipe organ at 10. She attended University of Massachusetts Music School for piano performance, theory and harmony and voice instruction. Her passion for music and caring personality are perfect for her students young and old.
MIRELLA MULLINS
Violin, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele
Mirella graduated with a bachelors degree in General Music from Vanguard University. Her love of music began as a child when she learned the violin. Multiple other instruments followed, all of which are favorites. Don’t ask her to choose! She continues her life long passion for music by teaching and sharing it with others.
ANDREW WILSON Guitar
Andrew began playing electric guitar at 8 years of age. In high school and junior college, his bands won battle of the bands competitions and would play gigs locally. At 22, he was accepted to the classical guitar program at CSU Fullerton, where he received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees under the instruction of Martha Masters, Andrew York and Vladimir Gorbachev. In the summer of 2014, Andrew studied and performed extensively in Europe at various guitar festivals and music academies with Judicael Perroy, Gabriel Bianco, and Florian Larousse. Andrew has performed in masterclasses with many of the world’s premiere guitarists and brings the knowledge gained from them into his playing and the teaching he offers his students.
SHOOKA AFSHAR
Voice, Piano, Flute
*virtual only
Shooka is a classical opera singer from Iran. She holds a Master’s degree in Classical Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music in Boston. She composed an opera based on her life story, portraying women who overcome extreme challenges and break free of society’s chains. Her opera, Women / Immigration / Fight or Flight premiered at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston online in March 2021.