Salisbury School of Music, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is dedicated to nurturing the "whole" musician. Offering private and group classes for all ages, they emphasize music theory and technique in their instruction. On the other hand, Marc Hoffman, a composer, pianist, vocalist, and music director founded in 1992, performs over 75 times a year for various events. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, his original jazz, pop, and concert music has been played on radio stations globally.