Drum Lessons
OnSite | OnLine
About The Prindle School
The Prindle School is a music school in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts offering OnSite and OnLine private music lessons, classes, and ensembles.. We have over 40 faculty members offering music lessons on all instruments and voice in three convenient locations, as well as virtually via Zoom. Our faculty have a wealth of experience delivering exactly the right program of lessons for each individual client: young children as they begin their music journey, highly dedicated professional musicians, adult learners who hope to bring more joy into their lives, and everything in between. Our owners, Dan and Michelle Prindle, have 50 years of combined experience in music education. Dan holds a Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also teaches music theory and ear training at Williams College. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, is a Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in voice performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Meet Our Drum Faculty
Matt “Crisco” Criscuolo
Matt “Crisco” Criscuolo started his musical journey at the age of 14, under the guidance of legendary jazz musicians Bob Gullotti and Matt Wilson. Since enrolling at the University of Massachusetts in 2010, he has honed his skills and passion for music, studying Jazz & African American music under Thomas Giampietro. Matt has had the pleasure of learning and working from jazz greats such as Junior Mance, Charlie Persip, Winard Harper, Steve Davis, and Felipe Salles. In 2018, he embarked on a new chapter teaching at a school in Holyoke, where he crafted a comprehensive curriculum that caters to students of all skill levels.
