About Us
DEVON KARDELL
Born into a musical family on Nantucket Island, Devon Kardell has been performing, writing, and recording music since childhood. After studying composition at Jacksonville University, he began teaching in 2007, working in schools across the DC area and offering private in-home lessons in piano and guitar for both children and adults. Devon teaches piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals and bands.
Devon’s teaching style blends joy and creativity with focused, personalized instruction. Whether helping a student learn a classical piece, a favorite pop song, or compose their own music, his goal is to make music both fun and meaningful. He incorporates a wide range of approaches—improvisation, lyric-writing, recording, arranging, and musical games—to meet students where they are and inspire lasting musical growth.
JOSEF KARDELL
Josef Kardell grew up in the same musical household as his brother Devon, developing a deep love for music from an early age. He went on to earn a degree in classical composition from the renowned Peabody Conservatory and began teaching while still in college. Since then, he has worked extensively with private students and bands throughout the Baltimore area, leading summer camps, producing music videos, and inspiring students of all ages.
Josef teaches piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and group performance. His lessons are energetic, creative, and motivational, with a strong focus on composition, theory, and musical expression. In addition to music, Josef is also a skilled visual artist and certified personal trainer, passionate about helping his community grow in both the arts and wellness.
Born into a musical family on Nantucket Island, Devon Kardell has been performing, writing, and recording music since childhood. After studying composition at Jacksonville University, he began teaching in 2007, working in schools across the DC area and offering private in-home lessons in piano and guitar for both children and adults. Devon teaches piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals and bands.
Devon’s teaching style blends joy and creativity with focused, personalized instruction. Whether helping a student learn a classical piece, a favorite pop song, or compose their own music, his goal is to make music both fun and meaningful. He incorporates a wide range of approaches—improvisation, lyric-writing, recording, arranging, and musical games—to meet students where they are and inspire lasting musical growth.
JOSEF KARDELL
Josef Kardell grew up in the same musical household as his brother Devon, developing a deep love for music from an early age. He went on to earn a degree in classical composition from the renowned Peabody Conservatory and began teaching while still in college. Since then, he has worked extensively with private students and bands throughout the Baltimore area, leading summer camps, producing music videos, and inspiring students of all ages.
Josef teaches piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and group performance. His lessons are energetic, creative, and motivational, with a strong focus on composition, theory, and musical expression. In addition to music, Josef is also a skilled visual artist and certified personal trainer, passionate about helping his community grow in both the arts and wellness.
