Coaching and Tutoring
Unique to the Correia Instrumental Music Program is the access our students have to coaches and tutors that are professional musicians in their field of expertise. Every student involved in Correia Music is able to participate in group and individual tutoring sessions with these musicians absolutely free of charge. Coaches work with students on their classroom music and assignments but also on advanced techniques distinctive to their chosen instrument. Coaches and tutors not only aid our students in improving on their instrument, but they provide students with correct habits and a good attitude towards performance that can last a lifetime.
Unique to the Correia Instrumental Music Program is the access our students have to coaches and tutors that are professional musicians in their field of expertise. Every student involved in Correia Music is able to participate in group and individual tutoring sessions with these musicians absolutely free of charge. Coaches work with students on their classroom music and assignments but also on advanced techniques distinctive to their chosen instrument. Coaches and tutors not only aid our students in improving on their instrument, but they provide students with correct habits and a good attitude towards performance that can last a lifetime.
Woodwind Coaches
'Miz Dell' Schroeder - Woodwind Specialist
Dell Schroeder (“Miz Dell”) is the founder-owner of Band at the Beach Music Camp. During the academic year, she teaches private lessons in piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, beginning brass and music theory. Mrs. Schroeder holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in Music degree and a California Life Credential in Music (K-12) from San Diego State University. Locally, Mrs. Schroeder co-founded Peninsula Bands in Concert ( a local, annual multi-school music showcase) and has been an intinerant instrumental music teacher at Barnard, Loma Portal and Sunselt View Elementary Schools. She enjoys coaching woodwinds at Correia Middle School and being a part of Mr. Dwyer’s program. She continues to perform with San Diego Concert Band (principal saxophone), Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (clarinet) and various smaller ensembles throughout the city.
Dell Schroeder (“Miz Dell”) is the founder-owner of Band at the Beach Music Camp. During the academic year, she teaches private lessons in piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, beginning brass and music theory. Mrs. Schroeder holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in Music degree and a California Life Credential in Music (K-12) from San Diego State University. Locally, Mrs. Schroeder co-founded Peninsula Bands in Concert ( a local, annual multi-school music showcase) and has been an intinerant instrumental music teacher at Barnard, Loma Portal and Sunselt View Elementary Schools. She enjoys coaching woodwinds at Correia Middle School and being a part of Mr. Dwyer’s program. She continues to perform with San Diego Concert Band (principal saxophone), Hillcrest Wind Ensemble (clarinet) and various smaller ensembles throughout the city.
Cheryl Putnam - Flute Choir/Flute Specialist
Cheryl Putnam is a native San Diegan and began her musical studies at the age of 7 and continued through her graduation from SDSU where she holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science. Cheryl’s early studies were under Frederick Baker, San Diego Symphony Flutist and most recently under Cathy Blickenstaff. Cheryl is a member of the Coronado Concert Band, the PLNU Concert Band, and helps support Point Loma’s Band at the Beach. Cheryl is passionate about supporting education and providing excellent experiences for young flutists. Cheryl also enjoys volunteering as a free-lance musician in the San Diego area.
Cheryl Putnam is a native San Diegan and began her musical studies at the age of 7 and continued through her graduation from SDSU where she holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science. Cheryl’s early studies were under Frederick Baker, San Diego Symphony Flutist and most recently under Cathy Blickenstaff. Cheryl is a member of the Coronado Concert Band, the PLNU Concert Band, and helps support Point Loma’s Band at the Beach. Cheryl is passionate about supporting education and providing excellent experiences for young flutists. Cheryl also enjoys volunteering as a free-lance musician in the San Diego area.
Orchestra Coach
Domenico Hueso - String Specialist
Nico received his Bachelor's of Music in performance from Kennesaw State University while studying under Atlanta Symphony violist Cathy Lynn. Mr. Hueso has also studied with renowned performers Helen Kim, Juan Ramirez, Francisco Caban, David Grimal, Henry Hutchinson, Ramon Negron, and Susanna Han. Hueso has participated in several prestigious music festivals including the Pablo Casals Chamber Music Festival in Prades, France, the Festival International de Huapango in Panuco, Mexico, the Programa Musica de Camera para Niños, FOSJA in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the GMEA All College Orchestra 2011 as principal violist and soloist. Mr. Hueso has performed in master classes with the Ying Quartet, Eighth Blackbird, Pacifica Quartet, and Chilingirian Quartet, and he has been a finalist in the MTNA Chamber music competition. His extensive orchestral experience includes performances at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the People's Theatre in Xi'an, and for the Confucius Institute of China, as well as with the Albany Symphony Orchestra and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Old Globe Theatre, Greater San Diego Symphony, amongst many others.
Nico received his Bachelor's of Music in performance from Kennesaw State University while studying under Atlanta Symphony violist Cathy Lynn. Mr. Hueso has also studied with renowned performers Helen Kim, Juan Ramirez, Francisco Caban, David Grimal, Henry Hutchinson, Ramon Negron, and Susanna Han. Hueso has participated in several prestigious music festivals including the Pablo Casals Chamber Music Festival in Prades, France, the Festival International de Huapango in Panuco, Mexico, the Programa Musica de Camera para Niños, FOSJA in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the GMEA All College Orchestra 2011 as principal violist and soloist. Mr. Hueso has performed in master classes with the Ying Quartet, Eighth Blackbird, Pacifica Quartet, and Chilingirian Quartet, and he has been a finalist in the MTNA Chamber music competition. His extensive orchestral experience includes performances at the Central Conservatory in Beijing, the People's Theatre in Xi'an, and for the Confucius Institute of China, as well as with the Albany Symphony Orchestra and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, Old Globe Theatre, Greater San Diego Symphony, amongst many others.
Guitar Coach
Glen Fisher - Guitar & Jazz Specialist
Glen Fisher has worked as a bassist, composer, arts education consultant, and musical director all over Europe, South-America, and USA for the past 25 years. He has been tagged 'the poster child of versatility' by KSDS Jazz 88.3FM. At 45, he's a veteran band leader and musical director, and a virtuoso sideman as well. Fluent in four languages, he teaches and composes in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Glen studied at the University of California at San Diego and the Vienna Academy of Music in Austria. As an Artistic Consultant, Mr. Fisher has impacted music programs in San Diego City Schools, San Diego Youth and Community Services(SDYCS), Humphrey's, Urban League, Scripps Cancer Research, Imperial Beach Film Festival, Quail Botanical Gardens, ARTS (A Reason To Survive). Glen started a music programs for the SDYCS Storefront Shelter for Homeless Teens and PhotoCharity (501c3), and was the Performance Coordinator for Blues In The Schools (Blues Lovers United San Diego, (501c3) which is an affiliate of the National Blues Foundation. Glen brought KSDS 88.3 FM and the San Diego City Schools together to bring Wynton Marsalis' incredible new jazz curriculum called Lincoln Center's Jazz for Young People to San Diego's schools.
Glen Fisher has worked as a bassist, composer, arts education consultant, and musical director all over Europe, South-America, and USA for the past 25 years. He has been tagged 'the poster child of versatility' by KSDS Jazz 88.3FM. At 45, he's a veteran band leader and musical director, and a virtuoso sideman as well. Fluent in four languages, he teaches and composes in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Glen studied at the University of California at San Diego and the Vienna Academy of Music in Austria. As an Artistic Consultant, Mr. Fisher has impacted music programs in San Diego City Schools, San Diego Youth and Community Services(SDYCS), Humphrey's, Urban League, Scripps Cancer Research, Imperial Beach Film Festival, Quail Botanical Gardens, ARTS (A Reason To Survive). Glen started a music programs for the SDYCS Storefront Shelter for Homeless Teens and PhotoCharity (501c3), and was the Performance Coordinator for Blues In The Schools (Blues Lovers United San Diego, (501c3) which is an affiliate of the National Blues Foundation. Glen brought KSDS 88.3 FM and the San Diego City Schools together to bring Wynton Marsalis' incredible new jazz curriculum called Lincoln Center's Jazz for Young People to San Diego's schools.
Donna St. Clair - CIMA Administrative Assistant
Donna is an active volunteer in the Pt Loma Cluster with two of her three children currently in Pt Loma High School Music programs. She is has a master's degree in Counseling from The University of Connecticut and has a private practice in Pt Loma. She handles Uniform needs for our students as well as all the administrative support needs for Mr. Dwyer and Ms. Soliz. Her family enjoys the performing arts, camping, swimming, and their dog Mandy.
Donna is an active volunteer in the Pt Loma Cluster with two of her three children currently in Pt Loma High School Music programs. She is has a master's degree in Counseling from The University of Connecticut and has a private practice in Pt Loma. She handles Uniform needs for our students as well as all the administrative support needs for Mr. Dwyer and Ms. Soliz. Her family enjoys the performing arts, camping, swimming, and their dog Mandy.