Staff & Music Teachers at Bach to Rock Wayne NJ

Cheryl Spinner - Cheryl Spinner is the Director of Bach to Rock Wayne, NJ and is so excited to be a part of this amazing music program! Cheryl earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music with a Concentration in Music Industry from Monmouth University. She interned at Columbia Records and has spent the last decade as Music Director for the country duo Spinn in addition to teaching and guiding performers and songwriters from the Tri-Sate Area. Cheryl is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and plays a unique Appalachian Country instrument called the Autoharp. Cheryl is thrilled to share her experience with the next generation of musicians!

Christine Bochicchio - Christine Bochicchio is an Administrative Assistant Bach to Rock Wayne, NJ, and is thrilled to be a part of such a unique and fun program that provides an astounding experience for music students of all ages! Christine earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Music with a focus in Songwriting at Berklee College of Music. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pianist who writes and releases music under the artist name Lavender Disaster! She also performs in the New Jersey cover band "No Time Lost," that plays rock and pop anthems from every era throughout Northern New Jersey and LBI! Christine is elated to provide a rocking music experience for students and parents at Bach to Rock!

Nicole Crilly - Nicole is now the Assistant Director of B2R Wayne! Nicole has taught at B2R for 3 years in a variety of instruments including voice, piano, trumpet, and Early Education. Nicole earned her degree at Drexel University, where she majored in Entertainment Management with Minors in Music and Theatre. She also studied Voice, Performance, and Music Theory at the Manhattan School of Music. Nicole also spent an exciting year teaching English, art and music in Spain. She has a great passion for singing, acting, learning new languages, and teaching! She loves working with music students at Bach to Rock and sharing her love of music!

Cassandra S - Cassandra is thrilled to be teaching voice, piano, violin, ukulele, flute, clarinet and trombone at Bach to Rock! She has been singing and performing for over 15 years in choirs and in musicals, and has even toured with Williamson Voices and performed at Carnegie Hall. Cassandra loves to listen to a wide range of genres such as pop, country, and Latin music. She is a public school music teacher, and enjoys watching her students grow into wonderful musicians at Bach to Rock!

Faith W - Faith teaches voice and piano! She has been performing since she was a little girl and has performed in choirs, musical, and bands! She has extensive performance experience with different genres of music and fronting bands, and is excited to share that with her students. Helping students with a love for music reminds Faith of her own journey and she is so excited to guide students at B2R to accomplish their musical goals!

Nick L - Nick Liulakis is an administrative assistant at Bach to Rock Wayne, NJ. During the school day, Nick is a high school guidance counselor in Bergen County, working with students with special needs. He is also quite handy when it comes to working on and repairing guitars & basses! Nick is a true guitar gear lover and could spend hours talking about guitars, amps, pedals, and anything gear-related. If you have a question about a new guitar-related purchase, or if you just want to chat about cool gear…Nick is the right guy!

Bella P - Bella teaches piano, guitar, ukulele, and voice! Bella attends Montclair State University. As a Music Therapy major, she plans to work with special needs children by combining speech pathology with her love for music. She has been performing since she was 6 years old, and has performed a variety of musical genres such as classical, musical theatre, jazz, A cappella, and more! She's excited to nurture and grow the musical passion in her students at B2R, allowing them to learn and thrive in a fun and comfortable environment.

Caila G - Caila is one of our wonderful piano teachers at Bach to Rock, Wayne! Caila has a passion for the piano and enjoys teaching a wide variety of styles, from classical to pop! She also works as a second grade teacher in Manhattan during the week! She has played piano for over 14 years, starting classical piano training at the age of 7! She even has previous piano experience teaching students in Anassi, Morocco as well!

Carolyn D - Carolyn teaches trumpet, piano, guitar and ukulele at Bach to Rock! She is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music, and is a freelance trumpeter in NJ, performing in symphony orchestras, wedding bands and everything in between! She also plays guitar and keys for her own original music under the artist name Starry Heights. Carolyn thanks her own inspirational music teachers for her success and hopes to pass that gift forward by teaching growing musicians at B2R!

Haleigh L - Haleigh teaches voice, piano, violin, viola, and cello at Bach to Rock, Wayne! She earned a bachelor’s degree in classical voice performance from William Paterson University. Haleigh is a multi-genre vocalist and instrumentalist, and her favorites are classical, musical theatre, and pop. She has been performing for over 15 years in various musicals, operas, orchestras, and choirs. She recently performed in New York City, France, and Belgium. Haleigh is very excited to share the joy of music with others, and help young and aspiring musicians accomplish their musical goals and dreams!

John B - John teaches Tuba, Trombone, Baritone, Piano, Guitar, and Bass at Bach to Rock, Wayne! He is currently getting his Bachelor Degree in Music Education, and his Masters in Teaching Students with Special Needs at Montclair state University. John started on the guitar when he was 8 years old, and music has been one of the most important things in his life ever since! His goal teaching at B2R is to provide his students with an awesome and inspiring musical experience!

Justin P - Justin teaches advanced piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums and Rock Band at Bach to Rock! Justin has an Associates of Fine Arts in Music from Bergen Community College and is working towards his Music Education degree. He has loads of performance experience, working with ensembles in various genres throughout his career. Sharing my love for music has always been a huge passion for Justin, and he is excited to be a part of the team here at Bach to Rock!

Logan W - Logan teaches guitar and drums at Bach to Rock Wayne! He has been playing guitar for almost a decade and drums for about half that time. He received music certifications from his high school, Passaic County Technical Institute, and is now pursuing his bachelor's degree in Music at William Paterson University. Early on and throughout his music career, Logan has been put in leadership positions in many different bands and has played on countless stages all across the country, such as Starland Ballroom, the Bitter End, and even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Logan is excited to share his experiences with his students and teach them what it means to both look and sound the part!

Luca Y - Luca teaches guitar, drums, piano, ukulele, bass, voice, and Rock Band at B2R. He has been performing live stages across the country since he was six years old! His most exciting musical moment was performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. He is currently studying Music and Sound Engineering at William Paterson. His earliest influences were bands like KISS, Green Day, and The Beatles. Over the years, his musical versatility has led him to playing music of many different genres such as jazz, funk, and metal. Luca performs not just as a solo musician, but with a number of bands and group projects as well! Luca is very grateful for the opportunity to teach his students how to become better musicians and performers!

Nick S - Nick teaches guitar, piano, alto sax, banjo, ukulele, bass and voice! He has a Music Education Degree from Montclair State University, and has been playing a variety of music on many different instruments for about a decade. He has a lot of experience writing music and playing in bands, his current band being Nick and the Leg-Heavy Boys (which you can find on all audio streaming platforms and also Youtube)! He is a classically trained vocalist, and has sung and played a wide range of genres from Opera to Punk. He's also dabbled with musical theater, winning the Papermill Playhouse Rising Star award for Best Supporting Actor in 2018 for the role of J. Bowden Hapgood in Anyone Can Whistle. B2R's mission of making learning music fun is something that Nick supports fully, and he's psyched to show you the ropes!

Peyton J - Peyton teaches Drums, Piano, and Rock Band at B2R, Wayne! He is also currently attending Montclair State University where he is majoring in Music Performance and minoring in Music Education. Peyton specializes in the drum kit, Latin percussion, and auxiliary percussion instruments. While Peyton is a Jazz enthusiast, he also enjoys playing a diverse range of genres including Rock Soul, Latin, Fusion, and Reggae. He is so excited to share his passion for playing with his B2R students!

Ray M - Ray teaches guitar & ukulele! He has an background in music with a Jazz Studies Minor from Montclair State University. Alongside Jazz, he enjoys a wide range of music including Rock and Metal! Ray spends his weekends playing with his Jazz trio at Jazz Clubs, Farmers markets, and private events all over Morris County, where they perform arrangements from the Great American Songbook. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced student, Ray is thrilled to be a mentor!

Sara T - Sara is delighted to teach guitar, piano, voice, as well as Early Education classes at Bach to Rock, Wayne! She is currently enrolled at Rutgers University and working towards her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Music. She has sang in choirs and musicals for almost 10 years and enjoys playing her instruments and performing. She loves all things musical theatre but also appreciates all genres of music and even experiments with song writing herself. Sara is most excited to share her love of music and provide all of her students with a special musical learning experience!

Sophia D - Sophia teaches piano at all levels, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and mallet percussion! She is a Senior Music Education student at William Paterson and has been playing for over a decade now! She has 4 years of experience with the world-class Drum Corps Hawthorne Caballeros, playing piano and trumpet. She has performed in a variety of ensembles such as Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Chamber groups, Pit orchestras, Percussion ensembles, and Solo performances. In the past year, Sophia has performed in Belgium, France, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Carnegie Hall! She loves teaching music and sharing her passion with others. Sophia's goal is to help her students achieve any musical aspirations they have their heart set on!