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About Dennis Shafer, Director of Salem Music Lessons and Co-Director of ChagallPAC on Artists’ Row
“Mr. Dennis has both the ability and patience to teach students of all grades and competency level. He makes learning fun and my daughter looks forward to her Sax lessons every week. Mr. Dennis pro-actively puts music ensembles together to showcase his students work and boast their confidence. He also suggests outside programs for the kids that both challenges their comfort zones and expands their musical horizons.”
-Nicole P, Brooklyn, NY
“We have known Dennis Shafer for almost two years, in that time he has taught my now 10 year old son to play the clarinet and more recently the saxophone. He also managed and led a small group of students to form a band; all of which were beginners in their instruments. Dennis is a fantastic teacher, he is passionate and enthused and very much an inspiration for my son. His lessons are fun and he introduces different types of music. Thomas has developed well with Dennis and accomplished much. I would highly recommend him to others.”
-Elizabeth V, Brooklyn, NY
Dennis Shafer loves teaching! He has a passion for music instills this in his students. Dennis has over 20 years experience teaching all ages and styles of music, and holds degrees at Longy of Bard College, Boulogne Conservatory (France), The Boston Conservatory, and Brooklyn College. He feels it is important to organize performances for his students. His students have performed in many venues from Harvard Square to Carnegie Hall. He currently holds faculty positions at Bunker Hill Community College and Montserrat College of Art, and teaches private lessons in Salem. For more information about Dennis Shafer, visit DennisShafer.com