Rosalee began taking Piano and Upright Bass at an early age, continuing through High School and College. She has played in Classical Orchestras, Musicals, Jazz Bands and performed solo at Weddings, Restaurants and Songwriter Showcases. Rosalee has been teaching for more than 40 years and began teaching privately in EL Dorado County in 1987 opening Cameron Park Music in 1989. Becoming Sabado School of Music in 2006. Rosalee is also the current Director of Music Ministries at Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park.A position she has held since 2013.
Rosalee believes all students should have a solid foundation in music fundamentals and instrumental techniques to grow and to continue to grow. Self-Discipline, Sightreading, Music Theory and Creativity are encouraged in Lessons.
Glen began lessons from a young age. He traveled extensively with his own Show Bands. His Bands opened for name groups such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Elvin Bishop, Blood Sweat and Tears to name a few. Glen was also a musician in Los Angeles and studied with Joe Pocaro, Jim Chapin, and Chuck Brown. Glen began teaching in El Dorado County in 1988 volunteering his time at local high schools. Eventually teaching at all four local high schools with award winning drum lines.
Method: Glen believes in teaching his students self-discipline, structure, sight-reading, technique and improvising. He has encouraged and helped students audition and make it into several noted Universities. Glen also believes that enjoying your instrument is the most important thing.
Nick Helldorfer is a multi-instrumentalist who specializes in trumpet and brasswinds and guitar. Nick grew up in El Dorado county and attended California State University Sacramento, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music. He has performed, recorded and written music for local groups including the Sacramento based reggae group La Noche Oskura, jazz orchestra Symphonia Phonotone and the band Pico Pico. He currently has a busy schedule performing with a variety of musical groups and is pursuing a music education credential while working on a solo album.
Kailey began taking piano lessons at an early age, continuing throughout high school. She has been a student of many Sabado’s throughout the years (Glen, Rosie, Santi, and Taylor). She has played in symphonies, marching bands, jazz bands, church services, and solo performances at events. Kailey is a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in piano, but also versed in percussion and mallet instruments. She previously taught El Dorado County drumlines and front ensembles under the direction of Glen Sabado, until joining Sabado School of Music to teach piano lessons.
Method: Kailey’s methods include teaching self-discipline, sight reading, and a strong foundation in music theory and fundamentals. I believe the most important part of playing your instrument is to enjoy it and have fun. I hope to help students find their favorite style or genre and encourage continuing growth.