Our Teachers

Todd Seitz is a pro level guitarist and instructor of over 16 years. He has worked at numerous studios in both Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. Formerly, Todd was the Music Director at School of Rock in Wexford, PA. Todd graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in 2009. At Berklee, he studied under many of the best guitar instructors in the country, including renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Stump. Todd's former recording project, Stygia, featured many talented and well known musicians from the metal and rock scene, including Mike Mangini (Dream Theater), Vitalij Kuprij (TSO), Chris McCarvill (Dokken) and Mike Vescera (Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen). A revamped full album release will come out this year with familiar and new musicians.

Steven Diaz Vargas is a multi-instrumental music educator with over 10 years of experience teaching private lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. He specializes in string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass) as well as piano and voice. His teaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, performance, and discipline. Steven tailors each lesson to the individual needs of his students, from first time enthusiast to advanced musicians preparing for auditions.

Joe Dudzinski brings a global experience to Musicologie Wexford. With residencies in Toronto, Portugal, Mexico, Washington DC, and Cape Cod, he is well equipped to teach piano, voice, organ, and chorus to a variety of students. Joe holds graduate degrees in music and arts from Catholic University and Georgia Mason University. He is patient, encouraging and wants his students learn and love music. He is a native of Erie and is living in Pittsburgh to be closer to home.

Nick Svoboda is a music educator specializing in woodwinds and foundational piano. With an array of experience in solo performance, musical pit orchestras, marching bands, duos and quartets, classical and jazz ensembles, Nick is prepared and motivated to help students achieve their goals. Through his 15 years of private instruction, he has developed a personalized and flexible approach to teaching all skill levels, from learning the basics to preparing for competitive auditions. He has a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Masters in Music Performance from Penn State University. He premiered "Something New Under the Sun" by emerging composer Andrew Wingert in 2014.

Antonio Pagano is a Pittsburgh Musician and educator who performs and teaches a wide variety of styles on Guitar, Electric Bass, and Keyboards. His teaching style focuses on instilling musicianship using repertoire the student is excited to learn (video game music, movie soundtracks, pop songs, or anything else!) in a positive environment. Advanced students benefit from improvisation studies, sight-reading, and audition preparation informed by Antonio's academic background at Duquesne University. His playing credentials include City Festivals (Oktoberfest, Picklesburgh, Arts Festival, 2026 NFL Draft) Local Musicals, and Pittsburgh's many live venues. He currently plays in groups such as the Bachelor Boys Band and the HR Department.

As a clarinetist and bass clarinetist, Emily performs with orchestras and ensembles across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, including performances with the Grammy-winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Louisville Orchestra. Outside of her orchestral work, Emily is also active as a composer, contemporary performer, and keyboard player. Emily is passionate about helping kids and adults experience the joy of making music. She teaches students, not a curriculum; her lessons are structured to promote student success but are always flexible to adapt to students' unique goals and learning styles. Emily has served on the faculties of Millikin, DePauw, and Chatham universities and loves working with students of all ages.