Teachers

At the Malverne School of Music, our teachers are not only skilled in many instruments and musical composition, but are kind and compassionate teachers as well. Meet our staff to learn more about the expertise we bring to each facet of learning music.

Steve Tice

Director

Steve graduated from Messiah College, Pennsylvania, in 1981 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Music Education and a concentration in Piano. He continued his education at Ohio University where, in 1983, he received a Masters of Music degree in Composition and also completed course work in Music Theory. He began teaching piano at the Malverne School of Music in 1985 and became the Director in 1989. In addition to holding several Church Music Director positions over the last 25 years he accompanies and performs throughout the NY Metro area. In 2013 he completed a Doctorate from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, FL.

Primary Instrument:
Piano
Other Instruments:
baritone, composition, music theory, trombone, trumpet, tuba
Steve Tice2020-01-16T19:04:30-05:00

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

Daniel Kleffmann

Owner/ Teacher

Primary Instrument:
Drums
Other Instruments:
drums, piano
Daniel Kleffmann2024-09-28T22:40:37-04:00

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