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Little Prodigy School of Music Instructors
Maribel Gomez Director/Head Vocal & Piano Instructor
Little Prodigy is directed by Maribel Gomez. “Mrs. Maribel” began LP in 2001. Graduating from Westminster Choir College as a member of the famed Westminster Choir, majoring in Voice Performance. Among her many accomplishments she has served terms as President, and now Vice President of the Treasure Coast Music Teachers Association and is a member of Palm Beach Music Teachers Association, National Music Teachers Association, and American College of Musicians. Mrs. Maribel is often invited to instruct music workshops and is frequently a judge in music competitions. She has served as Mu sic Director at her local church as well as in adult and children’s music ministry for over a decade. Mrs. Gomez is also the Director/Principal of the Stuart, FL Classical Conversations, a K- 12 Homeschooling group. She has successfully “homeschooled” her own 4 children and is married for over 20 years. From the very beginning, she has dedicated herself to the development of her students and studio.
Alexa Soriano/Dance, Piano & Vocal Instructor
Alexa Soriano began her career as a dancer at Dance Academy of Stuart studying all styles from ballet, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Tap and Jazz. In the past six plus years she has choreographed for various local high schools, church groups and has been hired as a private instructor for students preparing for college auditions. She has been the principal dance instructor for Little Prodigy for over five years, choreographing Medleys such as Hamilton, Wizard of Oz and Hair Spray. She assisted in choreographing and performed for Speak Life, the Musical, a nonprofit organization for anti-bullying awareness. Alexa is also classically trained in vocal and piano and is one of our principal instructors here at Little Prodigy.
Johnny Sweeney/Drum, Ukulele & Performance Bands Instructor
With over 40 years of experience, Johnny, a professional musician, performer, and recording artist, has toured nationally with various rock and blues bands. Starting drumming in seventh grade, he earned Superior Solo Ensemble ratings and led drum lines for concerts, marching, jazz bands, sporting, and parade events. His professional journey began in Los Angeles, where he arranged, recorded, and performed with rock and blues acts, appearing on two nationally released recordings and two internationally released motion picture soundtracks. Since 2006, he has served as Assistant Worship Leader at Saint Lucie Catholic Church. His drum instruction focuses on basics, rudiments, stick control, syncopation, timing, and musicality, drawing from his experience with influential artists and producers in a fun and engaging manner. His drum method combines chart reading, ear training, and ensemble practice using backing tracks. The combination is designed to produce well rounded drummers who can thrive in live and recording studio environments. Johnny advocates for the ukulele as a tool for music literacy, ideal for classrooms where students can sing individually or together, perform with accompaniment, and explore improvisation, theory, arrangement, orchestration, sight-reading, and various traditions. Believing music is for everyone, he aims to teach music and develop literacy skills beyond just the ukulele. His method marks a shift in ukulele pedagogy, starting with melody to enhance student development in all musicianship areas. Emphasizing single note picking, he broadens students’ understanding of harmony through arpeggiated accompaniment, strumming, part-singing, and part-playing, allowing them to create harmonies beyond individual skill levels. Building from a melodic foundation, he introduces skills and techniques sequentially, reinforcing them through creative exercises and a diverse repertoire.
Nelson Gonzalez/Guitar, Ukulele & Performance Bands Instructor
Sharon Carrol/Piano Instructor
Skyler Hineman/Ukulele & Guitar Instructor
Abby Rosendahl/Violin, Piano & Vocal Instructor
Izabbella Brown/Piano Intern
Evren Gonzalez/Piano Intern
Kara England/Piano Intern
Larry Brohman/Acoustic Guitar, Bass & Ukulele Instructor
Larry has taught and played guitar, bass, ukulele and mandolin for several years. In addition to teaching privately, Larry has owned three music schools with 120 students and six teachers. Primarily he taught his students to read music as well as how to play the popular songs of the day.
Beyond that, he has taught individual private lessons and classes of up to 25 students at a time
He takes a very deep interest in each student as a musician and an individual.