Ukulele 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 Ukulele Faculty
Francis Schuman
Francis Schuman is currently enrolled in the music program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Education. Francis has been singing in choirs from the young age of six. His musical career includes marching percussion, performing as a vocal soloist in Vivaldi's Gloria with the Salisbury Singers, and music directing for UMass Amherst’s theatre guild. Having studied under Eric Balboni and Dr. Jamie-Rose Guarrine, Francis has placed top 5 in the regional NATS competition multiple times, and strives to be a vocal advocate for the transgender vocal community.
