A Lifetime of Music Begins Here
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Our Teachers
Our teachers completed the Music Together® teacher training course and participate regularly in professional development workshops to stay current in early childhood music education. Soo Jackowski, Joe Parisi, along with directors and teachers in over 3000 Music Together locations and 40 countries worldwide find deep satisfaction in sharing our knowledge, skills and passion for music.
Meet David & Stephanie DiPietro, Center Director's
Dave is the Co-Owner and Director of North Shore School of Music, alongside his wife, Stephenie, who also serves as Co-Owner and Director. He oversees the school’s Music Together program and is a respected New Jersey guitarist with decades of touring and recording experience. Dave has released seven nationally distributed albums and teaches guitar using a hands-on approach focused on technique and applied music theory.
Meet Teacher Soo Jackowski
Soo has been singing and playing piano from an early age and is a dedicated music educator specializing in early childhood development and music enrichment. With over a decade of experience teaching Pre-K and a background in private piano instruction, she brings a strong foundation in nurturing young learners’ musical growth. She has designed and implemented music enrichment programs introducing instruments, basic music theory, and world music, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Soo is a trained Music Together Teacher and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, which informs her thoughtful, developmentally appropriate approach. Outside the classroom, she serves as a worship leader, vocalist, and keyboardist at North Shore Fellowship, combining performance experience with a passion for helping children thrive creatively and emotionally.
Meet Intern Joe Parisi
Joe is the prospective father of three with 20 years of professional experience in the music industry. He is in the process of becoming Music Together trained and a Berklee College of Music alumnus. Joe graduated with a dual major in Music Production & Engineering and Music Business before launching a career in game audio. He is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers and artists, sharing the expertise gained from some of the most iconic franchises in entertainment.
Joe’s journey in audio began at age 8 with a guitar and a goal: by 13, he knew he was destined for the control room. Over two decades, he rose from sound designer to Audio Director for studios like N-Fusion Interactive and iNK Stories, collaborating with industry titans including Square Enix, Rockstar, The Jim Henson Company, and Bethesda.
Meet Teacher Dhruv Banerji
Dhruv is Music Together trained and an accomplished Pianist and Trumpeter and is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.Dhruvs honors and achievements include Berklee Al Natale Scholarship Award. Berklee Brass Department Divisional Award & the 4th highest score at the New Jersey All State Wind Ensemble.Dhruv teaches piano and Brass for beginner - Advanced students with emphasis on Higher education and performance prep
