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David graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in Music Industry. He started giving music lessons in 2017 and has loved it ever since. In addition to owning Carrendo Studios, David works as a wedding musician through Got Strings, works in an assistantship position under the JMU Office of Creative Propulsion and the JMU College of Visual and Performing Arts, and is currently earning his Masters in Business Administration from the JMU College of Business. Outside of pursuing his passion for music education, David enjoys spending time with friends, getting outside with his dog Willow, and voice acting. Above all, David loves to bring arts education to the Friendly City and surrounding areas.

Bio for Harold Bailey coming soon.

Bio for Jesse Johnson coming soon.

Isaiah is a graduate of James Madison University, where he received his Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education. He is a classically trained cellist who is passionate about helping others grow in their musicianship and become life-long lovers of music. He currently serves as the orchestra director at Skyline Middle School and as a member of the Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra. Isaiah is very excited to join the amazing team of educators at Carrendo Studios!

Thaddeus is a Multi-Instrumentalist, Actor, Producer, and Voice and Guitar Double Major from Eastern Mennonite University. Ensembles you can find him in are the EMU University Choir, EMU Chamber Singers, JMU Jazz Combo, Safari Blue, and The Little Bear Jazz Trio/Quartet. He has toured internationally with the Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir and the EMU Chamber Singers to Peru, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Currently he serves as a Board Member for the Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir.

Gillian Saunders is a recent graduate of James Madison University. There, she received a B.M. in voice, music industry and a B.A. in media, arts, and design, journalism. Gillian enjoys singing, conducting, songwriting, playing guitar, and performing with her band. She also has an extensive background in musical theater. She has been teaching voice lessons to high schoolers and adults since 2020 and is excited to be joining Carrendo Studios!

Grace graduated from James Madison University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. She loves singing and holds choral music (of all kinds!) near and dear to her heart. She is a classically-trained vocalist and loves to help singers of all ages develop their singing voice and grow in their confidence and ability. Grace's undergraduate research focused on the intersection of music and disability. She is thrilled to join Carrendo and work alongside her husband, David (and her puppy, Willow!).