Marcus Allen, a gifted musician and beloved teacher, passed away last year.

Marcus was a husband and a father.

He taught at Neighborhood Studios for over 13 years and also Arts for Learning.

Marcus was also a Grammy-award wining composer and had toured with many famous artists. He was religious and played very often in several churches.

Marcus Allen was a teacher that was an inspiration for so many students, including many that are now professional artists and current NS teachers.