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Anthony Sardini is the founder and director of the Accurate Performance School of Music. Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, Anthony began his musical journey at age 10 when his mom signed him up for piano lessons. In his teenage years, he had the special opportunity to accompany his grandmother as she sang and he played the piano at local rehabilitation centers and church services. He would continue to accompany singers and choirs, and was selected to be the piano accompanist for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's district and regional events. He also shared his love of music with others by beginning to give music lessons at age 16. He sought to create a way to teach music that was unlike previous schools and methods. He spent the following years crafting what he felt was the best music lesson experience. 

In 2014 he founded the Accurate Performance School of Music and today the school has over 20 instructors that coach and serve over 500 musical artists on a weekly basis. Accurate Performance is a place for musicians and singers of all ages and abilities to learn, discover, and develop their musical talent and skills. The school provides performance opportunities for its students and staff. The Accurate Performance instructors have also collaborated in concerts for the benefit of the Erie City Mission and the Martin Luther King Center. It is part of Anthony’s mission to bring people and talent together to provide for and serve the Erie community. 

Anthony continues his own study of music with world renowned coaches and teachers. He is constantly creating and developing new ways to deliver the highest quality musical training for his staff and the musical artists and students they serve.
Anthony has received the Millcreek Hall of Flame Award for Music and Arts, has been inducted into Erie’s 40 under 40, and received the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania’s Celebrating Success Award. 

Abigail began her musical career at the age of 11 when she began taking voice and piano lessons in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania . Working with her instructor, she discovered her love for musical theater and performing.

She was in many musicals at Meadville’s Academy Theater throughout her middle and high school years. Some of her favorite shows she was a part of included: “Beauty and the Beast”, “Mary Poppins”, “White Christmas” and “The Little Mermaid”. After graduating high school, she decided to attend Mercyhurst University and earn a degree in Vocal Performance. She has been a lead in 2 operas since her freshman year. Her roles included: Mrs. Gobineau in Menotti’s “The Medium” and Old Maid in Menotti’s “Old Maid and the Thief”.

She loves working with people of all ages, helping them develop their musical abilities whether they sing or play piano.

An avid music lover from a young age, Grace has been playing the piano since age 12. She is native to the Erie area and was homeschooled her entire life, affording her the opportunity to participate in many music events in the Erie area. Grace has performed at multiple events at Mercyhurst University, including winning 2^nd place in the university’s Concerto Competition in 2019. 

While her training focuses largely around classical piano, Grace also taught herself to play chord sheets and plays frequently on her church’s worship team.  

Grace is currently enrolled in Mercyhurst University’s music program, pursuing a degree in Music Therapy with a concentration in piano. She is also a part of the concert choir and has had multiple opportunities to perform, including in a recording for a PBS documentary dedicated to Harry Burleigh, a highly influential, Erie-native composer.

Grace believes that music is for everyone to learn and enjoy and is passionate about cultivating a deep love and appreciation for music that can transcend language, space, and time.

Maria has a deep love for music and the arts. She has been involved with the world of theater her whole life and can’t picture a time without it.

She graduated from Mercyhurst University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance and Creative Writing. In college, she was an active participant in the D’Angelo Opera Theater, where she choreographed and performed in many of the productions, including; The Doll in Tales of Hoffman and Monica in the Medium. Maria won first place in the Concerto Competition where she had the honor of singing “Der Holle Rache” and “Du bist de Rhu’” with a full piece orchestra. She also won second place in the Music Teachers Association competition in 2019.

After graduating Maria was accepted into the Disney College Program where she performed in the park in Florida. During her time there she was able to perform in Disney’s Night of Stars at the House of Blues in Disney Springs. She sang “Phantom of the Opera” with one of her friends and won Best Overall Performance.

Now Maria is teaching aide at Montessori Charter School and has been working at Accurate performance since 2020. She believes that creativity is the color of life and that the best vehicle joy can be given is music.

Cody is classically trained on the piano and guitar. He also received performance training in voice for musical theatre and pop/rock styles, in addition to phonetics and speech pathology. He has over two decades of study of music theory, and during the school year serves Erie Preparatory Academy as Director of Art.

Because of his training as an actor, he is able to help musicians assuage their performance anxiety. And because of his music training, he reminds actors that silence is golden.

On Sunday you can tune in to C3 Church in Harborcreek to listen to him play the electric guitar, bass guitar, and provide vocal harmonies.

He is very thankful for all of his students, and looks forward to his instruction sessions with you!

Zack is a highly skilled music instructor with over 24 years of experience teaching guitar. He is dedicated to helping his students develop a solid foundation in music theory and technique while also encouraging their creativity and self-expression. Zack’s passion for music began at a young age, and he has been a performing singer-songwriter since he was just 14 years old. He has lived and worked in several major music hubs, including Austin, Portland, Los Angeles, Boston, and London, UK.

Zack holds a two year post-graduate certificate in Guitar Performance, Music Business, and Music Technology from Berklee College of Music in Boston. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Communications with a minor in Music from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA.

As a singer-songwriter, Zack has produced two independent solo albums of original music. His first album, 2003’s "Unstoppable Lift," was praised as "Stunning and inventive" by legendary rock critic Ben Fong-Torres of Rolling Stone Magazine. His second album, "Francisco The Man," was nominated for "Best Concept Album" by the 2010 Independent Music Awards.

Ultimately, Zack’s goal as an instructor is to help his students achieve their full potential as musicians. He tailors his teaching approach to each individual student and is always willing to share his real-world experience and industry insights. Whether you're interested in guitar, ukulele, bass, voice, songwriting, recording or music production, Zack has the knowledge and expertise to help you succeed.