Our Staff at South Riding

Aaron Schmidt is the Site Director of B2R South Riding and a piano, bass, and guitar teacher. Aaron has played bass and piano in two bands during college and sang in various choirs. His musical influences include Johann Sebastian Bach, Five For Fighting and Billy Joel.

Kathleen Di Santo is the Assistant Site Director of B2R South Riding… take her previous positions as Sales Coordinator, Teacher Assistant, Music Parent and the best part of each one and that is her awesome job here at B2R… children, parents, and music… everyday there is something different and exciting going on and she is in the middle of all of it… just beauteous!!!

Meredith Eaton-Bartlett teaches Early Childhood classes and voice at B2R South Riding and B2R Lansdowne. Music has always been an integral part of Meredith’s life. Throughout childhood, she performed in various show choirs, community theater productions, and was a member of an award-winning a cappella group, “10 Again.” Meredith received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and English at the University of Tampa, and studied voice under Dr. Yvonne Dechance for four years. Along with performing extensively on campus, she placed in the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) district adjudications in the Musical Theater division for three years, and had the opportunity to compete at the regional level. Her professional life has revolved around music education, including the roles of Early Childhood Education Intern at Guilford College United Methodist Church, and Kid's Camp Intern at the Eastern Music Festival. Meredith loves all genres of music, and some of her favorite bands/artists include: Relient K, No Doubt, the Goo Goo Dolls, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Elton John. She has a great passion for teaching and music, and loves to help children in their personal growth of confidence, skill, and overall love and appreciation of music.

Andrew Griffin studied music at Berklee College of Music. He graduated in 2008 with a degree in professional music. While in Boston he gigged with the rock band Copenger. Since his return to the D.C. area he has been gigging with the funk/rock/soul band Gallons To Ounces. In May of 2009 he had the honor of opening up for Willy Nelson with country singer Ashley Alexander. Andrew teaches bass, guitar, coaches bands, and leads birthday parties. He specializes in Rock, Funk, Blues, Jazz Bass, Country, and Pop.

Shawn Leonard is the Music Director and teaches drums, but is also fluent in guitar and piano. Shawn has a B.A. from the Berklee College of Music and his experience includes live and studio work with bands such as Stefan Couture Trio, The Campfire Orchestra, Vintage Radio, as well as songwriters Laura Imhoff, Mark Reburk, and many more. He also has extensive teaching experience, having taught private, group and ensemble lessons for 12 years. Shawn is inspired by all the music that has touched his ears and all the musicians who have been a part of his musical journey.

Eugene Iosilevich is a piano teacher at B2R McLean and B2R South Riding. Eugene holds a professional certificate from the Armed Forces School of Music and has graduated from the Berklee College of Music. Eugene has extensive professional and teaching experience which includes playing keyboard for the Army Band for 8 years, playing as church/chapel pianist and performing with various jazz and rock ensembles. He has also performed with the Un Mundo Salsa Ensemble and has over 8 years of private teaching under his belt. His favorite artists include Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

Paul Masinelli, driven by passion and the love of competition, is a name to be remembered. He teaches guitar, bass, keyboards, songwriting, and coaches rock bands at B2R in South Riding. Spanning the musical spectrum from the performer to the composer in both classical and popular realms, Paul Masinelli strives to become the epitome of the artist. Unifying both classical and popular music elements is what truly makes his music unique. Currently, Paul performs around Virginia in wedding services, private and public parties, concert halls and other venues of interest. He is currently working on an untitled game project for the iTouch/iPad.

Sean Mason teaches guitar, bass, and is also a band coach at B2R South Riding. Sean has been performing live in Virginia since 2002. During high school Sean participated in the many music and arts programs offered. After four years of participating in the schools’ Jazz guitar Ensemble and classical guitar orchestra Sean was presented with the Curtis Alley Music and Arts Scholarship. In the fall of 2009, Sean will be attending Omega in Washington DC to study the field of recording arts, and technology. Currently Sean is playing guitar in a Beatles tribute band, and tracking drums and guitar for local melodic/metal bands in Northern Virginia. “Having experience and knowledge of more than one instrument allows me to expand my students’ minds, and ideas of how to approach ideas and exercises.” Says Mason who is proficient at guitar, bass, drum kit, and piano theory. Sean's musical interests include: Nightwish, Children of Bodem, lamb of god, Kamelot, Eric Clapton, Gojira and, Apocalyptica.

Sarah Pramstaller is a graduate of James Madison University and holds a degree in Music Education. A proud member of Actor's Equity, her notable credits include Broadway tours of both SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER and The Who's TOMMY. Sarah has won a Downbeat Music Award for outstanding jazz vocals, as well entertained the NYC party scene with her 80's cover band, MR. PINK. Most recently, she was the vocal instructor and show director at The Paul Green School of Rock in Manhattan. After 10 years in New York, Sarah is thrilled to be back in Virginia and a part of the teaching team at B2R. Her absolute favorite role, however, is as new mother to her very own little rock star, Jack.

Drew Recny teaches recording arts at B2R South Riding. He has been a musician since the age of 4. His first musical encounter was an out-of-tune piano sitting in the living room of his parent’s house in Northern Virginia. Taking private lessons at a very early age, trained him for a music career he never expected. Coming from a family of musicians, Drew had the opportunity to pluck, strum, and bang on everything that made noise in the house, which led him to be proficient in a variety of instruments. When Drew was growing up, his father had a drum set in the basement of the house. Sitting behind the kit seemed to be a very comfortable position for this young musician. A few years later, he dug up his father’s old acoustic guitar, which was collecting dust in the closet. He immediately knew that he would enjoy mastering this craft, and did so after a couple years of studying hard. Drew Recny is now a professional drummer for a regional band based out of Northern VA called “bob”. For 4 years, he has been traveling the country playing 3 to 5 nights a week in top of the line venues. He even had the opportunity to record an album with Grammy nominated producer, Garth Richardson, who has produced the bands “Red Hot Chili Peppers”, “Rage Against The Machine”, and “Nickleback”.

Aaron Sefchick is a Music Specialist at B2R South Riding. Aaron teaches guitar, bass, and is also is a band instructor. A certified recording audio engineer from The Recording Workshop in Ohio, Aaron's experience includes 17 years of live performance, studio work, group and private lessons. He enjoys most types of music and is always eager to expand his knowledge in the music/theory field. His musical interests include anything from King Crimson, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan to Death, At the Gates, and even Miles Davis.

Danielle Sirinsky is a graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She hails originally from Chicago, where she performed professionally in a variety of theatre and musical theatre venues. Some of her favorite performances include A CHORUS LINE (Bebe), WEST SIDE STORY (Margarita), THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO (Lala), and JOSEPH... DREAMCOAT (Narrator). She has taught, directed, and choreographed throughout the Chicagoland and Allentown, PA areas, including three years as a faculty member at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts. She has taught dance and musical theatre for ages 3-adult, and is also a certified Zumba instructor. Danielle is thrilled to be a part of the B2R team, where teaching has become her true passion.

Jeremy Winston is a piano and voice teacher at B2R South Riding. Jeremy is currently studying at James Madison University in pursuit of a B.M. in Music Industry with a concentration in Recording Engineering. Jeremy has performed up and down the east coast with different ensembles, including a cappella groups and various gospel groups. His biggest musical influences include Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Alicia Keys.