Meet the woodwinds Staff

Dan Hutchinson is rapidly becoming one of the most recognizable faces on the Jersey shore music scene. A student of Andy Fusco (Buddy Rich) and Walt Weiskopf (Steely Dan), Dan has played in hundreds of venues on the east coast with several bands. He currently performs with 9South, the Jonzes, The Joe Baracata Band, Michelle Moore (the E Street Band), the Nerds, and pop artist Frankie Zulferino. ​ In addition to playing various wind instruments and piano, Dan is also a singer. As a founding member of the Garden State Sound Quartet, he has sung at the Crossroads in Garwood, several town concerts, and at the Union County Performing Arts Center as an opening act for Voiceplay. ​ Dan’s passion for music developed at a very young age, and his favorite way to channel that passion is in attempting to inspire the same love for it in his students. After majoring in music education at Kean University, he decided that the public school music scene wasn’t for him, and that he would flourish much more in a 1-on-1 lesson environment. He is proud to be on the RMC teaching roster since 2013.

Rachael Siegel’s love of music began when she started piano lessons at the age of 7, and this love has continued to blossom throughout her life. Growing up, Rachael was a part of many musical endeavors. She was fortunate enough to have the time and resources to learn as many instruments as she could, which opened up many musical possibilities. 

Rachael received a Bachelor’s of Science in Music Education from Hofstra University, participating in ensembles like the University Choir, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, Recorder Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Opera Pit Orchestra. Rachael received a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwind Performance from New Jersey City University, continuing her rigorous playing with the Symphony for Winds and Percussion, Symphonic Orchestra, Flute, and Clarinet Choirs.

Rachael joined RMC in 2016, specializing in flute, oboe, clarinet, and saxophone. When not with RMC, Rachael is a full-time music teacher in South Jersey - sharing the gift of music to budding musicians. She plays freelance gigs around New Jersey in musical pits, community ensembles, and with friends or colleagues. In her free time, Rachael enjoys video editing, watching TV, eating unlimited sushi, and spending time with her cat.

Molly began her music career in her family's band called Self Animation where she recorded and performed both original and cover songs as a singer, pianist, and saxophonist. 
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Her frequent moves around NJ have led her to study music at The County College of Morris, Essex, and Union. She had been in select ensembles for singing, jazz piano, and saxophone. She has recorded at the famous Cutting Room Studio in New York and worked with artists such as Frankie Zulferino, Christina Salgado, and Robert Tolppi. 
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Molly has played piano and sang in many live performances, both as a soloist and in the band No Time Lost. Her most notable performance was at the Dunkin Lounge at iHeartRadio. She continues to record original songs both written by herself, her father, and her maternal grandpa. Recent videos of Molly singing and playing piano can always be found on her well-known and verified TikTok page (@mollymusicandstuff). 

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When she's not making music she's probably painting or playing with cats.