Meet The 7DC Teaching Team

All of our teachers are active in the DC music scene, with formal training and inspirational backstories. Part of what makes learning fun is being inspired - especially by your teacher! It's obvious to me that the personality of a teacher and the vibe of the learning environment greatly impact a student's learning experience.
-Miles Ryan
7DC Owner & Founder

Drums, Percussion

Andrew Toy
Artist Page: Andrew Toy​
*Founding Faculty*

Drums, Beginner Piano

Adam Ashforth
​Band: Oh He Dead

Guitar, Bass, Voice

Beth Cannon
​Bands: Elizabeth II ; Bottled Up
Teacher Bio
Photo: Dave Timbres Photography

Drums, Percussion, Bass

Ben Tufts
Bands: Calista Garcia, Bobby Thompson Band 
​*Founding Faculty*​

Piano/Keys, Guitar, Voice, Synth

Caroline Weinroth
Band: Cinema Hearts

Drums, Percussion

Mitch Bass
Band: Higher Numbers

Guitar, Voice, Songwriting

Erin Frisby
Band: The Osyx
Org: This Could Go Boom!
Photo: Lux Photography

Drums, Percussion

Laura Harris
Bands: Ex Hex, Exotiq Int'l

Drums, Percussion

Winston Johnson
Org: PG County Schools Band Director
Teacher Bio
​*Founding Faculty*

Drums, Bass, Piano, Composition/Theory

Colin Kelly
Band: Bottled Up
Teacher Bio

Drums, Percussion

Isabelle De Leon
Artist Page: Isabelle De Leon
Teacher Bio
*Founding Faculty*

Drums, Percussion

John Heinze
Band: Aztec Sun
​*Founding Faculty*

Voice

Cecily Bumbray
Band: Cecily
​Photo: Chip Py

Drums, Percussion

Antonio Peluso
Band: Frass Green
Teacher Bio

Piano/Keys, Music Theory

Brenna Muller
Studio Pianist

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