All of our piano Teachers

Audrey Tice

Co-director

As co-director with her husband Steve, Audrey enjoys many levels of involvement at the Malverne School of Music. She has been teaching private music lessons for over 30 years. She has vast experience and excellent rapport with students of all ages, from senior citizens to college music majors to 5 year olds. Mrs. Tice's education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Messiah College as well as a Master of Music degree in Clarinet Performance and Woodwind Pedagogy from Ohio University. In addition to her work at the music school, she has also been performing in a wide variety of venues, including local community orchestras, community theater, weddings, and church worship bands. She especially enjoys performing as a family with her husband and two adult sons.

Primary Instrument:
Clarinet
Other Instruments:
flute, piano, saxophone
Audrey Tice2020-01-16T19:02:08-05:00

Jordan Bak

“A young artist to watch for,” (Seattle Pi) Jordan Bak is an Artist Diploma violist at The Juilliard School and an alumnus of The Malverne School of Music, where he teaches viola, violin, and piano. Jordan came to our school at age 3 to study piano with the Director, Mr. Steve Tice. A Sphinx Organization alum and MPower Artist Grant recipient, Jordan Bak won the 2017 Juilliard Concerto Competition and the Special Prize from the Verbier Festival. Currently, he is on the roster of the Jupiter Symphony Chamber Players and can be heard as a recitalist and chamber musician in the United States and in Europe.

Primary Instrument:
viola
Other Instruments:
piano, violin
Jordan Bak2020-01-16T19:02:26-05:00

Ryan Closs

Teacher

Primary Instrument:
guitar
Other Instruments:
piano, violin
Ryan Closs2020-01-16T19:02:34-05:00

Dan Kleffman

Teacher

Primary Instrument:
Drums
Other Instruments:
piano
Dan Kleffman2020-01-16T19:02:49-05:00

Greg Gutmann

Teacher

Greg is a highly skilled string teacher who has maintained a private studio for many years.

Primary Instrument:
violin
Other Instruments:
cello, Guitar, piano, upright bass, viola
Greg Gutmann2020-01-16T19:02:58-05:00