ABOUT
Born from the heart of DIMM Studios, a full-service recording and production house, our lesson program offers private, one-on-one instruction in guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and songwriting, taught by artists we've recorded and produced.
Jill Beckett of Pollyanna.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
JILL BECKETT
Jill has loved music for as long as she can remember. At 12, she started playing guitar, and by 14, she formed her first band, igniting her passion for writing original music. After learning music theory, guitar, and songwriting from her father and collaborating with other musicians in high school, she launched her new project, Pollyanna, where she sings, writes, and plays guitar. After high school, she toured the country, performing at Warped Tour and collaborating with bands like the Plain White T’s and Waterparks. Jill believes that sharing her knowledge of guitar, songwriting, and singing is one of the best ways to keep the art of music alive. At DIMM Music Lessons, she’s here to help you find your voice, master your instrument, and fall in love with making music.c.
ROBERT CHIARAPPA
Rob Chiarappa is an accomplished and highly sought after musician who has been playing for over 30 years as a professional working musician on short tours but primarily in the tri-state area for bands including thevStatesboro Allman Brothers Tribute Band and countless fill-in dates.
Robert plays a broad spectrum of musical styles, from country, blues, rock and soul. If you’re looking get out and play in a band, sharpen your current skills or if you’re just happy playing for your own enjoyment, Rob is the guy that can get you there.
It’s good to be well rounded and with the right foundation, any or all of these styles can be learned no matter what your skill level. Let’s play some music.
JOEY WALSH
Joey is a multi hyphenate creator. He is a professional writer, actor, musician and singer. Over the last decade alone, Joey has toured the United States and Canada both in bands and through theatre. He writes music for a variety of clients from label signees to Broadway-bound original works!
Joey is an alumni of Berklee College of Music where he was a voice principal. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Studies and Pre- Law from Montclair State University. He is currently the Associate to the Artistic Director of the Asbury Park Theatre Company where he aids the cultivation of theatre at the Jersey Shore!
At DIMM Music Lessons, Joey looks forward to teaching you vocals, guitar, and bass.
MATTY STOLPE
Matty has been playing drums for over 20 years, starting his professional touring career at 13. He’s played across 11 countries with bands like New Found Glory, The Gaslight Anthem, Turnstile, Lagwagon, and Turnover. While his roots are in rock and punk, Matty’s jazz talents earned him scholarships from Hanover Park High School and William Paterson University.
He’s studied with top drummers like Jason Bittner and Dave Elitch, recorded with renowned producers, and spent over 15 years as a songwriter. Matty’s passion for teaching helps students of all levels build rhythm, technique, and musicality.