Adam Bert Schneider

(He/Him)
Music Guide

I am a classically trained musician, primarily focusing on trombone, piano, guitar, and drums. I trained in classical performance at SUNY Purchase and have always enjoyed listening to and playing complicated masterpiece works. I have worked in a vast number of roles, ranging from audio-visual tech support to farm maintenance, as well as construction, and one-on-one support for adults with developmental differences. As a musician, I have performed and recorded with many ensembles ranging in style from classical ensembles to punk bands to jazz-funk fusion groups, and from Cuban salsa to Russian party music.

I started my journey in music education after relocating to Catskill with my family in 2020, as a founding member of the CMS school staff. Since then, I have trained with Music Together and many auxiliary training courses to assist my work in the classroom. In our classes, we explore rhythm, chromatic and diatonic scales, music theory, harmony, and aspects of music performance. I enjoy teaching group music classes with all ages at CMS as well as private lessons with piano, guitar, ukulele and drums.