Meet Our Teachers
Shana Pistilli
My name is Shana Pistilli M.M. ed. I am the founder and owner of Rubato School of Music. As a music educator, I believe that all students regardless of physical or intellectual ability, should be offered the opportunity to discover and explore their potential as musicians.
In my experience, the goal of music education is not only to form an appreciation for the music of others, but also to encourage students to shape their own musical identity. I believe that every student can be impacted in some way from music and the arts.
Rob Wickline
Rob Wickline is an instrumental and composition instructor, performer, and composer based in Philadelphia.
A graduate of The University of the Arts with a degree in Music Composition, Rob has since been involved in a variety of musical projects, from pop rock to jazz fusion, both as a performer and a composer. He has written, arranged, and orchestrated music for a wide range of ensembles, collaborating on many recordings, including his own work and projects for others.
With over a decade of teaching experience, Rob has taught guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, mandolin, piano, organ, percussion, drum set, composition, songwriting, music theory, improvisation, and recording/mixing. He continues to release his own music, produce for local artists, and teach private lessons. He also performs regularly with Featherbird, a funk band that has held a residency at Chris’s Jazz Café since 2022. In his spare time, Rob enjoys exploring music history, Western classical music, and philosophy, which continues to enrich both his creative and teaching endeavors.
Rob’s approach to teaching is shaped by his interest in how people learn and develop musically. Drawing from his philosophical studies, he pays close attention to where each student is in their learning process, carefully crafting lessons that guide them from their current understanding toward a fuller mastery of their instrument or musical concept. By focusing on the student’s own interests and goals, Rob helps them build confidence while gradually weaving in lessons on technique, musicality, and composition.
