Jody Chalk is the Director of Teaching for Kingstowne Acoustic Music.  Jody teaches all styles of guitar from Bluegrass to Jazz and everything in between.  Jody has been teaching for 35 years and has performed with numerous National Recording Artists such as,                   Hank Williams Jr., Riders in the Sky, Deanna Bogart, and The Blue Mule Bluegrass Band to name just a few.  Jody was a featured artist at the Kennedy Center Worlds Largest Conncert.  Beginner to Professional level students are welcome. Instruments Jody teaches include: Guitar (Acoustic or Electric), Banjo, Mandolin, Bass (Acoustic or Electric)  Fiddle and Dobro.

Thomas Clune is the strings instructor for Kingstowne Acoustic Music. He specializes in bass instruction, but is also very capable on Violin, Viola, and Cello as well. A recent graduate from George Mason University, Thomas performs in several area orchestras and bands. Thomas is currently persuing his Masters Degree in Music Education and Performance.

John Rhodes began his teaching career in 1961. John attained his Masters from the Indiana University of PA.  From 1966-present John has been a member of the U.S Army Chorus, played trumpet with the Fairfax Symphony, performed with the Metropolitan Chorus,  Washington Opera and the Choral Arts Society. A Fairfax County Public Schools Music Teacher for 30 years, John understands the needs of young musicians, and has helped thousands of students attain their musical goals. Voice, Trumpet, Beginning
                                                                     Guitar, and Recorder.

Emerson Comacho began his playing career as a heavy metal guitarist, but has since embraced music from every genre.  Whether he is playing rock, blues, classical, or funk, he has developed a passion for all styles and finds a way to blend into the mix.  Though mainly a solo artist, Emerson also records with several local musicians.  As an instructor Emerson believes any song can be simplified so that anyone regardless of talent or ability can play along with their favorite music.  "Love what you do and keep playing" is a motto that Emerson lives by, and his goal is to inspire and encourage all students to perform with the same passion that has made him a success.

Stephen France has been playing guitar for nearly twenty-five years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Kingstowne Acoustic Music including over twenty years of live performance and ten years of teaching guitar and bass. Stephen has performed with numerous bands in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and has performance credits on television commercials and experience in studio recording and engineering. His musical styles include: Blues, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Funk, Country, Pop, and the occasional dabble in Jazz and Classical. Stephen encourages his students to play the music and guitar styles that they enjoy and provides insight into the musical influences that made their favorite bands and guitarists who they are today.

Candice Hinton Earned her B.M. in Vocal Performance from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA. Having over 16 years of singing experience, Candice has been a leader and participant in various ensembles including vocal jazz, women’s chorus, mixed chorus, chamber choir, VA All-District Chorus, and Opera. She also has several years of church choir and praise team experience. Throughout her career, Candice has earned many awards and accolades, and has been a high scoring National Teachers of Singing (NATS) competitor. She sings and teaches music of any genre and different languages including Spanish, Italian, French, German, Latin, Japanese, Hebrew, and Russian. Candice offers her students a wide range of experience. No matter what your goals are as a vocalist
                                                                     she can help your achieve them.

Will Morales started playing in the D.C. rock scene at age 15 in clubs like the Velvet Lounge and DC9 with a group he formed with his Orchestra Director. Since then, he has played all over Northern Virginia and has performed at the 9:30 club and Black Cat, two of D.C.’s most exclusive venues. In addition, Will was the Music Director of Virginia Hills Baptist Church Preschool where he taught over 200 students according to Fairfax County’s Guidelines for early Youth Development. He has been a member of the Washington Jazz Arts Ensemble playing Upright Bass and volunteers for the McLean Youth Orchestra (MYO). Will instructs many styles of guitar including Rock, Pop, Blues, Classical and Jazz, he also teaches the Drum set and Bass (both electric and Upright). Will develops lesson plans unique to each of his students and has taught all ages including senior citizens and those with special needs.

Dan Perszyk is a flute and piano teacher, and flute performer in the Washington, D.C. area. He most recently spent a year studying with Thomas Robertello at Indiana University. He received a Master of Music from the University of Akron under George Pope, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa, where he studied with Angeleita Floyd.  

Dan has taught privately for over a decade, throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Indiana, before coming to the DC area. Dan was a Fort Dodge Young Artist Concerto Competition Winner, Northern Iowa Presser Award Winner, received a Spotlight Series Performer Award while at the University of Akron, and has premiered new works for flute and piano as well as flute and guitar. In his free time, Dan 
                                                           enjoys 20th century symphonic and solo repertoire.