Meet Our Staff
Laura Monaco-Martino
CEO
With over two decades of experience in the music industry, Laura Monaco-Martino sees the business as an artist, songwriter, and music business insider. In her early career, she shared the stage with artists such as Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, and more.
Additionally, she is a certified music business professional and vocal styles specialist from Berklee College of Music.
Her songwriting catalog contains over 300 songs in various genres with placements on networks such as E!’s "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", "Chelsea Lately", "America’s Got Talent", the Hallmark Channel, Oxygen Network’s "Bad Girls Club", and more. Laura has guided and written for artists who have gone on to tour the world and land on major playlists and iTunes Charts. She has scouted and developed artists on shows such as "American Idol", "The Voice", "X Factor", and "America’s Got Talent". Her strengths lie in coaching and inspiring artists to become confident and self-sufficient in the pursuit of their dreams. Laura continues to add many facets of positivity, creation, and art to her Emerging Talent brands. Together, along with her husband, Joey Martino, they successfully opened ET Studio Productions in 2013, and have many plans for making a difference in the local youth and community. The recent launch of their integrative learning company, ET Labz, is only the beginning of the many opportunities underway.
Brian Licata
Partner/Business Strategist
Brian has over 20 years of experience in strategic planning for nonprofit and for-profit businesses, with the goal of helping serious business owners generate more clients, close more sales and increase their overall revenue and profits, quickly and inexpensively.
Brian specializes in creating structure, lead generation, joint ventures, and evaluating the marketing for small business owners. Over the years, he's developed a keen understanding of the complex issues facing small business owners in the type of volatile economy we have today. His experience has helped him develop the skills to quickly and effectively teach business owners how to successfully apply the right strategies in the right order that allows them to grow their business to its maximum capacity.
Brian's team has spent more than 10 years and $2 million dollars developing the world’s first E-Learning Marketing System – currently being used by more than 5000 small business clients in 50 countries around the world to grow their business to multimillion-dollar status and beyond. It’s considered by many of the world’s top business professionals to be the most powerful client attraction program available anywhere today.
Brian has a special talent for helping business owners create competition-crushing marketing. He begins this process by exposing the flaws in marketing that almost all small business owners fall prey to and explain why these flaws are stifling the growth of all business owners today. In addition, his team has developed numerous training programs for business owners who prefer a do-it-yourself model. Each video lesson provides a step-by-step approach that enables any business to instantly produce more leads, close more sales, and see a dramatic increase in revenue and profits.
Brian's Business Growth model is perfectly positioned to help business owners realize their dream of creating their own multimillion-dollar business that feeds their passion to achieve personal, financial, and professional freedom.
Alyssa Falcone
Office Manager, Free Your Voice
Alyssa Falcone holds a Masters Degree in Special Education from the College of Staten Island. She works as a substitute teacher for the Department of Education and as a Direct Support Professional for the Community Habilitation Departments at Person Centered Care Services and Children at Play. Alyssa began her career as a substitute para, working in district 75 schools from the ages of 18 to 23. After working with various students with disabilities, she knew teaching was her true calling. Helping students achieve their goals was always number one in her eyes and she continues to serve the community with her passion for teaching, while incorporating music. In her free time, Alyssa sings in the local band, Early A.M., performing at local bars and restaurants all over Staten Island. Alyssa is a singer/songwriter and has music available on all major platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music and YouTube! She has a passion for music and helping her students learn and grow.
Olivia Centonza
Staff- Together In Tune, Piano
Olivia Centonza is a singer, musician, and songwriter from Staten Island, New York. Her family has always been big lovers of music and she decided to start singing in her elementary school, middle school, and high school choirs. She started writing her own songs and playing piano when she was 14 years old and then began taking voice and piano lessons at ET Studio Productions when she was 16. She started to realize that music was something she couldn’t live without and she wanted it to be a part of her career and life forever. Olivia saw how powerful songwriting could be for expressing your emotions and feelings. She became the recording artist known as Liv C and has recorded and released 9 original songs since 2018. As she began college, she knew music was something she couldn’t give up and she graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a BA in Music and two minors in Music Industry and Psychology. She excelled in music theory (I, II, and III), music history, music composition, and various branches of psychology course work, earning her a 3.95 GPA. Her love for children and spending time with her family is extremely important to her which is why Fall 2020, she began the Masters of Music Therapy Program at NYU. Helping children and individuals through the gift of music combines both of Liv’s passions. She cannot wait to become a certified Music Therapist and is excited to see what the future holds.
Brendan Oliveri
Staff- Piano, Guitar
Brendan began playing the guitar at the age of 10 and has been defining his musical style ever since. He has played in multiple bands, composed music for films, and worked in many recording studios. Since he began learning the piano at age 15 his musical immersion has doubled. With a fantastic ear for pitch, rhythm, and melody, Brendan can tune into just about any style of music and find his place within it. Amongst his skills are reading music, sight-singing, and songwriting. You can typically find Brendan teaching a lesson, playing on stage, or recording at the studio. He has even toured the country twice! Brendan welcomes anyone to the studio who wants to improve themselves musically and can’t wait to have his first session with you!
Chris Bartoloni
Staff- Drums
Chris Bartoloni has played live performances in multiple genres of music including rock, metal, reggae, blues, jazz, folk and musical theatre. He has studied drumming and percussion since he was 13 years old to ensure a well rounded education.
In high school, Chris earned leadership roles as drum major and band president. He played drums in marching, concert, jazz, and theatre program. He began teaching drums during his senior year, making a lasting impact on his students.
In later years, Chris played for Viking Metal band Winter’s Wake. While regularly performing, he gained the opportunity to tour with his band and play at some of the best metal venues in the country.
While pursuing his career as a Graphic Designer he spends weekends performing in a cover band trio where he plays drums and sings background vocals. By adding this new element of performing, he has the opportunity to continue honing in on his drumming and gain a new perspective.
Chris’ teaching philosophy is centered around patience and empathy. By remaining a student of drums and percussion, he encourages his students to develop the confidence they need behind the kit, nurturing them to develop their own passion for their instrument. He is the type of teacher to end the lesson by picking up a guitar translating his teachings into a full on jam session! Chris strives to set a good example for his students on and off the drum set.
Gabe "St. Gabriel" Vasquez
Staff- In The Beat, In The Mix (DJ Mixing)
Gabriel “Saint Gabirel” Vaquez is a studio production and assistant engineer at ET Studio Productions. He graduated at the top of his class from SAE Institute in New York City, and because of his extensive knowledge base and talent, is able to produce and assist on various genres of music. Gabriel’s love for music was conceived in 2009 as a student of the nationally recognized P.S. 22 chorus. The experiences and professionals he has met have molded his drive to pursue a career in musical production and engineering. Gabriel’s talents do not end with music production. His skillset extends into live sound, mixing, photography, and youth leadership. As an award winning YMCA counselor, he teaches children how to balance school work and fun by designing new kinesthetic activities. Gabe is continuously learning and striving to improve his skills on a technical level. His work ethic, creativity, and compassion for others is what sets him apart from others in his craft.
Isaiah Gattas
Staff- Dancercise, Act It Out
Isaiah Gattas is currently a student at the Brooklyn on the road to becoming an Adaptive Physical Education Teacher. As the captain of Port Richmond High School’s football team and the lead of their main stage musical “In the Heights”, Isaiah has always displayed a love for both fitness and the arts. Born with a natural stage presence, Isaiah Gattas started performing at an early age. Isaiah discovered his love for performing when accepted into the infamous P.S. 22 chorus and quickly moved his way up into commercials with the television series, “The Electric Company”. For years after, Isaiah continued to be a part of local productions all the way until his senior year of high school when he played Usnavi at Port Richmond High School. During his performance, Isaiah was noticed from members of the musical theatre community who then gave him the opportunity to take Usnavi to the Broadway stage through the Schubert Foundations High School Theatre Festival. Isaiah’s powerful performance shined through and led him to get picked up by Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. Isaiah played the lead Marco in their off-broadway production of Colored Lines in Manhattan, NY. During this time, Isaiah received months of professional training from Roundabout Theatre Company on several acting and performance methods. Isaiah’s love and knowledge of performing went on to be used in the direction of Port Richmond High School’s theatre productions, music videos for local Staten Island talent and with artists from ET Studio Productions. He knows the importance of health and coordination and urges everyone to discover the joy of dancing. Isaiah is vibrant, optimistic and caring, making him a wonderful teacher for all students.
Isaiah "Zay" Ruiz
Staff- In the Mix (DJ Mixing)
Isaiah "Zay" Ruiz is an event DJ and Producer. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a degree in Mass Communications and Production. He also possesses an extensive knowledge in audio production, event production, broadcasting, and video editing. Zay's passion for music developed at a very young age from an uncle who has been in the music industry for nearly four decades. Since discovering his passion for music, Zay has performed at and assisted multiple entertainment platforms ranging from local podcasts to children's birthday parties, weddings, and corporate events. He is also the sole proprietor of a young and striving event business, "Zay Productions." Isaiah is an innately personable and compassionate individual who strives to fulfill the needs and desires of others. He refers to these attributes as direct factors to his success in his career path as he deems it a vital asset. Isaiah enjoys working with children and adults of all ages and genuinely seeks to help achieve the happiness and self-satisfaction of the people around him.
Madisen Cutler
Staff- Flute & Bass Guitar
Madisen Cutler has been a musician for 13 years. First, starting with flute at the age of 8. At the age of 10, Madisen auditioned and was accepted into the 2009-2010 Staten Island Boroughwide Junior Band. In 2010, she learned to play piccolo, guitar, and bass guitar. She then became the youngest person in the 2010-2011 Staten Island Boroughwide Senior Band. Madisen has performed at Carnegie Hall twice, playing both flute and electric bass guitar. She continued her music studies throughout high school and college under the guidance of Dr. Dan Auerbach and Dr. David Wechsler, both world renowned musicians. Madisen is currently a Biology major with a concentration in Neuroscience and minors in Music and Psychology. Her desired career choice is in the research field of Biotechnology and Music Cognition, to further research brain abnormalities, developmental disabilities, and help heal others through the power of music and science.
Michele Knight
Staff- American Sign Language
Michele Knight is an Undergraduate student at the College of Staten Island. She is an Education Major and is also minoring in American Sign Language. She has learned so much in the sign language culture from words, sentences, stories, and even expressions just by using different types of hand motions and has learned how to communicate with deaf individuals. She is looking towards becoming an American Sign Language Interpreter for the deaf community. Her passion is to be able to make a difference and connecting with her students by teaching them something that they can use wherever they go.
Nisha Tumber
Staff- Creative Writing & Socially Talkward
Nisha Tumber is currently finishing up her Masters in social work at the College of Staten Island with a focus on disability policy and legislation. Nisha is a part of many community initiatives that focus on the advocacy of youth. Nisha believes in the empowerment of the youth and currently serves as an Education Specialist at United Activities Unlimited and is a planning member of the Geraldo Rivera Fund for change which focuses on advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nisha’s background in social work and strong values in youth empowerment has inspired her to work at ET Labz with the youth. She serves as a dance teacher and a creative writing teacher! Nisha also runs the Emerging Leaders group at ET Labz, which focuses on preparing youth with leaderships skills to help them prepare with college and career readiness!
Noji Wijerante
Staff- "Art" for the Smart
Noji Wijerante graduated with honors from the College of Staten Island, holding a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. She finds joy in several artistic outlets including painting, drawing, photography, sewing clothes, and makeup. Her paintings are greatly inspired by her love for animals, vibrant colors, and film. Noji’s love for the arts allows her to teach others to see the beauty in what surrounds them.
Sara Damon
Staff- Dancercise, Act It Out
Sara Damon can be described as an Indie-Pop singer/songwriter with a large span of musical influences. The entertainment world has been a pivotal part of Sara’s young life, which extended into her high school years as a Musical Theater major at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan, New York. Today she is a student at the City College of New York obtaining her Bachelor’s of Arts in Popular Music Studies. She has received private vocal training for 11 years, 7 of which were with ET Studio Productions. Her enthusiasm, passion, and willing personality allows her to connect with her students as she coaches them to properly use their voices.