Opera singer Lacey Jo Benter is an alumnus of the residency program at LA Opera where she debuted in the Grammy award winning show The Ghosts of Versailles. She received her B.M. from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI before attending The Juilliard School where she received a M.M. & an A.D. in Opera Studies. She has frequently appeared with the LA Phil, along with Opera Omaha and Opera Columbus. Beginning her career as a mezzo, she is well versed in both soprano & mezzo classical repertoire and is accomplished in many genres & styles of singing.
Learn MoreSarahAnn Duffy holds a master's degree from the Bard College Conservatory Vocal Arts Program and a bachelor's degree from New England Conservatory. As a passionate and dedicated educator, SarahAnn has previously taught for education programs at the Aspen Music Festival, Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Days in the Arts at Tanglewood, and New England Conservatory. SarahAnn was recently seen as Zerlina in Don Giovanni with dell’Arte opera Ensemble, Rose in Star Wars: The Last Maestro with the Albany Symphony and and the mezzo soloist in Laud to the Nativity by Ottorino Respighi.
Learn MoreBrianna holds a bachelor of music in voice from Oberlin Conservatory, and a master of music in voice from Indiana University. Certified in vocology, she focuses on teaching sustainable vocal techniques, vocal rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Brianna works with her students to develop healthy singing habits, build confidence and musicianship skills, and grow their love of singing. Her performance credits include opera, musical theater, and concert work.
Learn MorePraised for his “dark, rolling baritone“(Münchener Merkur) and “soft and compact timber“(Corriere del Ticino), Italian baritone Nicola Ziccardi is a sought-after performer throughout Europe. Under the baton of Maestro Gustav Kuhn, Ziccardi had become a regular member of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl. In February 2018 He made his debut in Teatro La Fenice of Venice in Die Lustige Witwe directed by Damiano Michieletto and conducted by Montanari...
Learn MoreA graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music in Opera, Alize Rozsnyai is a professional singer and actor who performs internationally, and has premiered countless works. She is co-founder of Alter Ego Chamber Opera and former lead vocalist of the band, The Fancy Balloons.
Learn MoreTayte Mitchell currently just completed his Master’s degree in Voice Performance at the Cincinnati Conservatory-College of Music under the tutelage of William E. McGraw. He has been a Vocal Fellow at The Music Academy of the West and a Studio Artist with Wolf Trap Opera. Tayte has sung in many different genres ranging from opera to musical theatre to pop (namely his own original work). Singing is ultimately about having fun and enjoying music, no matter if you have taken lessons for years or are just about to start.
Learn MoreSoprano, Amy Weintraub, has been praised for being “a powerhouse” (Princeton Found) with “a voice that soars” (US1). Amy traverses several genres of music and theatre, ranging from pop/rock to opera. As an educator, Amy has taught acting, dance, and music to children and adults. She is well-versed in both musical theatre (encompassing rock, pop, jazz, country, etc) and classical vocal technique/repertoire and is an ideal choice for students interested in crossing genres.
Learn MoreTenor Vincent Festa feels equally at home both on stage and in the studio, boasting a diverse repertoire that spans from baroque to contemporary genres. An Italian-American from New York, Vincent's musical journey began at the Juilliard School's Pre-College division before earning his bachelor's degree. He further honed his craft at Bard College Conservatory's Graduate Vocal Arts Program, where he was mentored by soprano Dawn Upshaw. He then obtained a performance diploma from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music under the guidance of Tim Noble and Carol Vaness.
Learn MoreBulgarian-British-American soprano, researcher, teacher Theodora Ivanova Nestorova is well-versed in genres from contemporary to classical to pop. Specializing in kid's voices as well as adults, Theodora works to instill healthy vocal technique and develop each individual student's unique musicianship and style. Theodora earned a Bachelor of Music (Voice Performance/Musicology) from Oberlin Conservatory in 2018, won a 2018-2019 Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Vienna, Austria, and currently pursues her Master of Music (Vocal Pedagogy) at New England Conservatory. Visit: theodoranestorova.com
Learn MoreSoprano, Samantha DiCapio, has been praised for her “seamless technique” and “uniquely warm vocal color.” As a teacher, Samantha is comfortable teaching students of all ages and levels. She specializes in the Bel Canto Technique and specializes in opera, art songs and musical theatre songs. Samantha made her opera debut as the 2nd Nymph in Rusalka with Opera Slavica. Abroad, Samantha is a regular performer in both France and Italy.Samantha is a graduate of the Mannes School of Music.
Learn MoreNew York native, Katherine Lerner Lee enjoys a diverse performance career spanning opera, art song, chamber and contemporary music. In the Summer and Fall of 2023, Katherine has sung with Bard Summerscape, Bard Music Festival and the SUNY Stony Brook Contemporary Players. She recently presented two recitals in the Hudson Valley and appeared on a program of Chopin and Rachmaninoff through Legacy Arts International in Princeton, NJ, a musical program she will be reprising in Italy later this year.
Learn MoreMezzo-soprano Chloë Schaaf holds degrees from the Juilliard School (BM), The Guildhall School (Mmus), and Bard College Conservatory of Music (MM). Experienced as both a performer and teacher, Chloë maintains an active studio of private voice students. She is also a member of the voice faculty at Bard College Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Division, where she teaches private lessons and directs two choirs.
Learn MoreSabeth Pérez grew up in Cologne, Germany. Daughter of an Argentinian composer and saxophonist, she began singing very early, recording on her first album at the age of 12. She started out with folkloric music from south-America in large ensembles such as the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, the WDR Bigband and the Frankfurt Radio Bigband as well as the EOS Chamber Orchestra. In 2015 she recorded on the Album “Guaraní” feat. Chris Potter, Luciano Biondini and Afra Mussawisade which she was invited to present at the WDR Jazzfest in 2016.
Learn MoreFeatured, both as an educator and singer by The Today Show and Boston Globe, Matthew teaches the Bel Canto vocal method, with an emphasis on easy and beautiful singing. Matthew Payne recently graduated from Oberlin Conservatory and College with a double degree in Vocal Performance and Biology. In fall 2020, Matthew will start his residency at the Maryland Opera Studio and work to complete his Masters in Opera Performance as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Maryland.
Learn MoreHailed for her “masterful and show-stopping performance” (Opera News), internationally acclaimed soprano Ashley Milanese has performed with Teatro Regio Torino, Komische Oper Berlin, Opera Philadelphia, among others. When she is not performing, she enjoys teaching private voice lessons and masterclasses. Ashley teaches a foundation rooted in Classical Voice which enables her students to strengthen their musical ear, free their natural artistic inclinations, and build a strong technique so they can feel secure and confident across all genres.
Learn MoreAlison Bieber, soprano, is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Alison has formal training in Opera and Musical Theater, with recent interests in Cabaret and Jazz. Her passion for music began as a young singer/songwriter, influenced by classic rock, pop, and country music. She has experience accommodating her music instruction to an array of different disabilities and severity levels.
Learn MoreBass-baritone William Socolof from White Plains, New York began training at the Interlochen Arts Academy. In 2019, William participated in the Marlboro Music Festival, and will return in 2021. As a vocal fellow at Tanglewood Music Festival William appeared in Sondheim on Sondheim with the Boston Pops, Bach Cantatas conducted by John Harbison, and premiered works by Michael Gandolfi and Nico Muhly. In the 2020 season, William debuted with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Andris Nelsons, and with The Juilliard Chamber Orchestra in Alice Tully Hall.
Learn MoreSoprano Katya Gruzglina holds degrees from the Juilliard School (Bachelor of Music) and Rice University (Master of Music) and has held faculty at Fullerton College and California College of Music, specializing in teaching adult beginners and adolescents. Katya teaches with the strong belief that each student has a unique instrument that is paired with unique needs. It is her highest priority to develop an individualized plan to cater to each student’s needs, interests and personality. Learn more at http://katyagruzglina.com
Learn MoreHailing from Perth, Western Australia, Elena has performed with internationally acclaimed Philadelphia Orchestra, English National Opera, West Australian Opera, Opera Philadelphia in iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Apollo theater, Mann Center, Kimmel Center and Supreme Court Gardens. Equally as passionate off stage for teaching, Elena encourages students to find their inner voice and promotes techniques to build confidence so they can find security to express their natural artistic talent in all genres of music.
Learn MoreJazz vocalist Rosalie Swana has been teaching a wide range of students for five years, ages ranging from 3 to over 65. The daughter of Philadelphia’s renowned Jazz trumpeter John Swana, Rosalie came up fully immersed in Philadelphia’s rich Jazz culture. She started singing at the age of 3 and then pursued trumpet. Shortly after, Swana began studying piano at the Curtis Institute of Music and continued until she was 18. Throughout high school, Rosalie sang as well as played trumpet in various Jazz programs throughout the greater Philadelphia are
Learn MoreMarina Poplavskaya Guedouar has performed on stage since 1990, at first with the Bolshoi Theater children choir, and then, in 1997, she became a soloist with the New Opera in Moscow, where she performed under the leadership of Maestro E.Kolobov. Later, in 2001 she became the lead soloist at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovitch Danchenko Musical Theater. Since 1996 she has won numerous international competitions, including Maria Callas Grand Prix in 2005. Marina has helped artists and young singers to prepare for roles, graduate, and prepare for auditions.
Learn MoreIzaya Perrier is a New York City Based artist who has found his way in the city singing both classical music and musical theater at venues like Carnegie Hall and 54 Below. Having taught for several years now, Izaya has developed a teaching philosophy on simplicity and repeatability. This has helped his students grow exponentially in any genre they choose to sing.
Learn MoreMezzo-soprano Margaret Newcomb holds Master’s and Bachelor’s of Music degrees from Manhattan School of Music, where she graduated with high honors. She has appeared in some of the most renowned theaters and festivals throughout North America and Europe. As a classically trained singer, her performance credits include opera, concert, musical theater, and jazz. Margaret is passionate about creating a nurturing and supportive environment to help students of all experience levels find their unique voices and and sing with ease, confidence, and joy.
Learn MoreFlávia Darcie (she/her) is a Brazilian Mezzo-Soprano based in New York City. She holds a Master's Degree of Music in Voice from New York University and a Bachelor's degree of Music in Conducting from a university in São Paulo, where she was born and raised. She has been teaching voice for over 5 years, all music genres, and her goal as a music teacher is to help people develop and unlock their creativity while giving them strong pillars to do so. She creates a safe and nurturing environment where the student feels inspired to explore their own voice.
Learn MoreMezzo-soprano Alma Neuhaus holds degrees from The Juilliard School (MM) and St. Olaf College (BM). Trained in classical singing, her repertoire spans from opera to contemporary works, jazz, and musical theater. Alma has been teaching music for over ten years including positions with Minnesota Opera and Juilliard Community Engagement. Her work as a voice teacher focuses on developing each individual’s unique voice in a safe space. Students of all ages and musical interests are welcome!
Learn MoreSoprano Ellen Teufel is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, now based in New York City. She holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and Penn State University and has been a young artist with Opera on the Avalon, ISING International Young Artist Program, Bel Canto at Caramoor, and Lyric Opera Studio Weimar. Favorite roles include Anna Bolena with dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Pamina with West Bay Opera, Alcina with Lyra New York, and Giannetta with Teatro Dobbiaco.
Learn MoreMarie Engle, mezzo-soprano, is an opera singer, recitalist and chamber musician. She has produced recitals internationally and made her professional debut as Donna Elvira at Wichita Grand Opera. Marie completed studies at Northwestern University and the Juilliard School. Fluent in English, German and French, Marie has studied in New York, Vienna and Paris. She also taught vocal trio, Girl Named Tom, prior to their winning NBC’s The Voice.
Learn MoreJacob Scharfman is a classically-trained baritone singing and teaching around the world. He offers remote lessons to students of all skill levels and backgrounds, encouraging confident technique in any style. Jacob holds degrees from the Juilliard School and Brown University and has sung in major houses across the globe, including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu, and the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse.
Learn MoreA big voice with an even bigger heart, soprano Summer Watson is a singer on a mission to inspire as well as entertain. Having beaten stage 4 Breast cancer and survived a deadly train crash, the chart-topping international vocalist knows all too well about the challenges that confront us in life. Summer’s music is infused with the same positive message she embodies: Go for your dreams and never give up! Wowing the world with her incredible voice, Summer has shared stages with the likes of Michael Bolton, David Tutera, Chris Botti, David Foster and Marcello Alvarez.
Learn MoreAustralian soprano Yvette Keong is a graduate of The Juilliard School (MM) and Manhattan School of Music (BM). Using a foundation of classical singing technique, Yvette’s teaching repertoire spans across opera, musical theatre, pop, and jazz. She strives to create a compassionate and warm environment for her students to explore their voices. Her teaching philosophy is that anyone can learn to sing, and welcomes students of all age groups and levels.
Learn MoreCaroline Kuhn is a songwriter from New York. A graduate of the New England Conservatory and LaGuardia High School’s vocal program, Kuhn is in several projects: the three-piece indie folk trio called the Ladles, and the Boswell-esque group, Tucci Swing. Most recently, she’s written a forthcoming album of enormous, introspective indie rock songs. It’s her first major artistic statement under her own name, showcasing her truly singular soprano and unwavering degree of command as a songwriter.
Learn MoreRaised on the central coast of California and currently living in Nashville, TN, Elise Leavy has a distinctly unique voice as a singer and songwriter. Often likened to Joni Mitchell and Judee Sill, Elise says it must be the California seawater getting inside her head and heart from an early age. She has been writing songs since she was 8 years old, and teaching from home and at music camps since she graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music at age 19.
Learn MoreMorgan Paige is a bicoastal soprano, actress and songwriter in NYC/Los Angeles with over 78K followers on Tik Tok where she features opera, theater and Disney styles of singing. She is a graduate of the Maryland Opera Studio with a Master’s in Opera Performance and earned her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Oregon.
Learn MoreKrebs holds a master’s degree in voice and opera performance from Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and psychology from Oberlin College and Conservatory. With a background in psychology, Krebs specializes in working with students that experience performance anxiety. Krebs is excited to be singing with Off the Dock Music Festival this summer. Krebs has performed with the Syracuse Opera, Chautauqua Institution, College Light Opera Company, Oberlin in Italy, and Northwestern and Oberlin Opera Theater.
Learn MoreSoprano Hanna Shykind is a musical theater/opera cross-over artist with off-broadway credits and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Neuroscience from Oberlin College and Conservatory. Hanna has worked professionally in New York City and across the United States, premiering new works in opera and musical theater. She has experience teaching students of all ages and all abilities but has a particular skill in creating foundational and fostering a love for singing with students of elementary and middle school age.
Learn MoreA South Korean Bass-Baritone, Simon Nam currently finished his first year of DMA at UNCG. Mr. Nam completed his Masters of Music from Mannes School of Music and also earned his bachelor's degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Mr. Nam has performed in numerous operas both in the United States and Europe. Some former operatic roles include Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, Leporello in Don Giovanni and more.
Learn MoreThe South African-Argentine soprano Reinet Behncke lives in Vienna, Austria, where she graduated from the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien. A specialist for concert repertoire, Lieder, and the Baroque, she is currently the resident soprano of the Baroque group, Ensemble Quattro Cieli. Her performance of Lieder and art song has led to performances around Europe, following time spent in the United States singing various operatic roles. Also a vocal scholar, Reinet studied vocal pedagogy at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Learn MoreAs a former member of the Berlin Staatsoper International Opera Studio and ensemble member at the National Theatre Mannheim, Dominic performs lead roles throughout Europe at Opera houses including Paris, Leipzig, Komische Oper Berlin, Montpellier, Toulouse, Florence and Oviedo. He believes technique facilitates artistry and teaches a technical approach whilst focused on performing, allowing for confidence and freedom when singing.
Learn MoreAmerican soprano India Rowland has been praised for her “full command of the stage and fetching demeanor, combined with a warm timbre has made her a real discovery” (South Florida Classical Review), during her performance of Cherubino with the Miami Music Festival. Recent performances include the roles of Zweite Dame in Die Zauberflote and Zina in Dark Sisters with Mannes Opera and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro with Utah Vocal Arts Academy.
Learn MoreKaitlin Obien-Thompson is a contemporary gospel and worship singer from Santa Clarita, California. She comes from a family of musicians, singers, and piano players who influenced her love of music from a young age. She began singing in church at 7 years old and has followed in her family’s footsteps becoming a worship and band leader ranging from solo singing, to gospel choirs, and small ensembles. Kaitlin is a mezzo soprano and focuses her teaching on developing individualistic style and sound.
Learn MoreTyreek McDole, a remarkable 23-year-old vocalist, captivates audiences with his velvety tone and polished delivery. Since his singing career began at age 18, he's been compared to vocal legends such as Andy Bey, Johnny Hartman, and the Illustrious Joe Williams. Tyreek has graced the stage with some of the best in the business including NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz, Rodney Whitaker, Theo Croker, Nicholas Payton, Ted Nash, Russell Hall, Jonathan Michel, Eric Reed, Carl Allen and many others.
Learn MoreSalam is a NYC-based violinist & violist who studied with professors of Russia's Tchaikovsky Conservatory, France's Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon, and is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory where he studied viola with Peter Slowik and violin with David Bowlin. Salam has taught for 10 years and helped his students get accepted in the Juilliard Pre-College program, SF Symphony Youth Orchestra, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and others. He focuses on establishing a strong and sustainable technical foundation while utilizing principles of Body Mapping and Kinesthetic Awareness.
Learn MoreViolist Alaina Rea was recently appointed Assistant Principal Viola of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Alaina holds a Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Graduate Performance Diploma from the Peabody Conservatory.
Learn MoreViolist/Violinist Serena Hsu is an avid chamber musician and dedicated pedagogue based in New York City. She has studied at Yale University, The Juilliard School, The Cleveland Institute of Music, the Paris Conservatoire, and the International Musicians Seminar in Prussia Cove, England. Her main mentors include Ettore Causa, Hsin-Yun Huang, Misha Amory, Jean Sulem, Lynne Ramsey, and Jeffrey Irvine.
Learn MoreCorey has performed with ensembles such as Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, the International Contemporary Ensemble, and Ensemble Proton. He has participated in many prestigious music academies including the Lucerne Festival Academy, Conservatoire Américain de Fontainebleau, and NAC Young Artist Program. Corey graduated from Oberlin College & Conservatory with degrees in psychology and viola performance. Recently, he earned his master’s at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.
Learn MoreCorinna Canzian is a graduate from Triest Conservatorio, HfMDK Frankfurt am Main and Lucerne Musikhochschule, where she holds a BA in Violin, Master in Contemporary Music, Master in Violin Performance and Master in Solo Performance. She appears regularly in orchestras, chamber music groups and as a soloist all over Europe.
Learn MorePraised for her “enchanting musical personality” ~ de Volkskrant violinist Tosca Opdam is among the most prominent artists to have emerged from the Netherland in recent years . Dividing her time between the US and Europe, she embraces the idiosyncratic qualities of both cultural worlds to enrich a personal expressiveness in music. Tosca received her Masters of Music at the Juilliard School of Music, studying with Catherine Cho and Sylvia Rosenberg. She received her Bachelors of Music at the Manhattan School of Music where she studied with Patinka Kopec.
Learn More22-year old violinist, Katherine Woo, made her Kennedy Center solo performance debut at the age of 11 and a few years later, made her Carnegie Hall solo debut at the age of 14. After spending two years in the Columbia-Juilliard Exchange Program as a Neuroscience and Behavior major on the pre-health track and earning a Bachelor of Music from the Juilliard School, Ms. Woo is entering her first year as a Master of Music candidate at the Juilliard School as a recipient of the Jerome L. Greene Fellowship.
Learn MoreSolomon Liang is a member of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, and regularly performs with major orchestras such as The Cleveland Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony and Minnesota Orchestra. He has performed in Carnegie Hall and Großes Festspielhaus in Salzburg, Austria. As a teacher, Solomon has served as violin faculty at Interlochen Summer Arts Academy and believes his job is to inspire and bring joy to the process of music-making for each student. He focuses on developing sound quality and practice techniques. Solomon graduated from Yale School of Music and Cleveland Institute of Music.
Learn MoreAfter learning violin off of YouTube at the age of 11, beginning formal studies in 10th grade at the Mannes Preparatory Division, and graduating from the Interlochen Arts Academy at 16 with their highest honor, the Young Artist Award, first-generation Filipino-American and multi-instrumentalist Jay Julio has been heard alongside Grammy-nominated Vijay Iyer, on Broadway Records, and in music videos with Major Lazer, Marcus Mumford, and Gaelynn Lea.
Learn MoreAtlanta native Erin Pitts has studied the violin and the viola for 13 years. A recent graduate of the Juilliard school, she now is returning to get her master's degree at the Juilliard School. Erin has much experience with kids from when she started her own private studio based in Atlanta from 2013-present. Erin is able to offer a unique teaching experience to her students that curates the musical, educational and creative sides of the arts world into a concise, exciting lesson!
Learn MoreViolinist Helenmarie Vassiliou received both her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Juilliard School, studying with Masao Kawasaki. A passionate teacher, she believes that music is for anyone who wants to learn, regardless of age or experience. Helenmarie has held the Morse Teaching Fellowship from Juilliard, and taught at City College Academy of the Arts in New York City, where she taught violin, viola, and cello to middle and high school students through.
Learn MoreJapanese Violinist, Koko Watanabe is excited to share her passion with students who love making music. She graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music where she earned Artist Diploma in Violin Performance. She is a member of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra and has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony regularly. Koko is a certified Suzuki Method instructor and has over 10 years of experience. She provides a positive, fun, and safe environment to each class and likes to focus on developing beautiful tone/posture. Parental involvement is welcomed and encouraged for beginners under 10 years old.
Learn MoreViolinist Tom Yaron has performed in various constellations in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia as concertmaster of the Moritzburg Festival Orchestra in Germany, Pacific Music Festival in Japan, and the Sarasota Festival Orchestra. As a chamber musician, he has performed around the world. Mr. Yaron holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of California, Santa Barbara, a master’s degree from the Juilliard School and an Artist Diploma in String Quartet Studies from the University of Colorado.
Learn MoreKimberly Bill is a recent graduate of University of Colorado Boulder where she served as a Masters Teaching Assistant for Takács String Quartet violinist, Harumi Rhodes. Kimberly received her B.M. from the Oberlin Conservatory where she had the privilege of studying Suzuki method pedagogy under the instruction of Mary Price at the Oberlin Community Music School. Kimberly has participated in festivals such as The New York String Orchestra Seminar and National Orchestra Institute, and is a substitute violinist for symphony orchestras in Colorado.
Learn MoreViolinist Ye Jin Min is currently a candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Yale School of Music, where she also holds Masters degree. Alongside her performance activities as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, Ye Jin is also a passionate teacher. As a committed music educator, she has been teaching violin, viola, music theory and music history in private lessons, workshops, and festivals since 2010. She also has been an audition panel for KNVC. Ye Jin's former students have won places in competitions and conservatories.
Learn MoreAriel Seung Hyun Lee, 23, a native of Seoul, South Korea, is currently pursuing an Master of Music degree in Violin Performance at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of Li Lin. She has received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School and she is a former prize winner of the WDAV’s Young Chamber Musician’s Competition as well as the New York Concerti Sinfonietta Concerto Competition.
Learn MoreGregory Harrington is a concert soloist who has performed with esteemed orchestras & conductors around the globe. He has released 5 acclaimed solo recordings & his latest album of the Philip Glass Violin Concerto #2 & his arrangement of the "Hours Suite" (Janacek Philharmonic & Mark Shapiro) debuted at #3 on the Billboard Charts. He has 20 years teaching experience & studied under esteemed soloist & pedagogue Erick Friedman & Sally Thomas. Ideal for students looking to create an excellent foundation in violin playing.
Learn MorePhiladelphian violinist Austin Berman began exploring diverse music at the age of five, free-styling to Buckwheat Zydeco, mime-conducting 1940s Looney Tunes soundtracks, and juggling bright orange Sil-X balls to the Electric Light Orchestra. Twenty years later, Austin is a graduate of Princeton University and the Juilliard School, an international violin competitor, and a concertmaster of the Juilliard Orchestra. Austin is a passionate teacher who prides himself on his analytical, strategic, and creative approach to music and violin technique
Learn MoreI strive to give my students the technical and musical skills to have a life-long appreciation of music-making. It is a priority for me to teach in a way that fosters curiosity, confidence, dedication, and cultural understanding. I make learning the violin fun and engaging for my students by adapting to their learning style, building trust, and celebrating any and all sounds we make together.
Learn MoreBased in New York City, violinist Elaine He is an aspiring chamber and orchestral musician. She is a current graduate student at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of Lewis Kaplan and Catherine Cho. She is a section violinist at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra and Symphony in C, and she performs with the APEX Ensemble and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra regularly. She has appeared in Tanglewood Music Festival, New York String Orchestra Seminar, Juilliard Focus! Festival, Music Academy of the West.
Learn MoreJason DePue is a member of the first violin section of The Philadelphia Orchestra. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music (BM), he has performed live concerts of the complete Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin, as well as the complete Paganini 24 Caprices. For the Philadelphia Orchestra's 2014 Opening Night Gala, four arrangements of Jason's were premiered.
Learn MoreIcelandic-Slovenian violinist, Rannveig Marta Sarc, is a recent graduate from The Juilliard School, where whe studied with Catherine Cho and Donald Weilerstein. She has performed throughout Europe, North America and Asia and has performed as soloist with orchestras such as Iceland Symphony and Slovenian Philharmonic among others. As a chamber musician, she has appeared at festivals including Ravinia, Prussia Cove and Taos. Rannveig’s teaching experience ranges from beginners to advanced levels of all ages.
Learn MoreNatalia Badziak is a member of the California Symphony and a substitute with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She is a graduate of the Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, where she completed Bachelor’s degrees in viola performance and comparative literature, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she completed her Master’s degree. Natalia has taught both violin and viola for ten years in music schools, privately, and through conservatory preparatory departments to students of all ages. She specializes in both classical and contemporary techniques.
Learn MoreIsraeli violist Yehezkel Layoun (1991) earned his bachelor of music (2014) from Temple University as a student of Che-Hung Chen of the Philadelphia Orchestra and a master of music (2016) on full scholarship from Wichita State University, where he was a student of Boris Vayner of the St. Petersburg String Quartet. Most recently, he studied three years in an artist diploma program (2017- 2020) from Rutgers University on full scholarship, under the tutelage of Daniel Panner of the NYC Opera.
Learn MoreRachel Halvorson is the principal violist of the Sarasota Orchestra and plays in the Sarasota String Quartet. She holds her Bachelors of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, and recently completed her Masters of Music at Rice University. She formerly held a contract with the Akron Symphony, and has performed with orchestras such as the Cincinnati, Houston, San Antonio, Syracuse and New World Symphonies. Rachel has joined Tanglewood, Spoleto Festival and National Repertory Orchestra on summer fellowships, and now performs at Music in the Mountains.
Learn MoreBulgarian Violist Raisa, is a member of the English Symphony Orchestra and the Ulster Symphony Orchestra, and performs regularly at The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, and in many international music festivals in the UK and Europe, plus appearing on ITV and BBC broadcasts. She is an experienced chamber musician, currently performing on a 1845 viola by J.B. Vuillaume and is completing her PhD in solo & chamber Viola repertoire. Raisa teaches at the Junior department of Trinity Laban Conservatoire, in addition to private teaching.
Learn MoreUnrestrained curiosity and a devotion to fundamentals fuel Dan Pappalardo's relationship with music. Performing on both upright bass and bass guitar, Pappalardo has served artists from Billy Hart, Wallace Roney, and Sullivan Fortner to Cautious Clay and John Mayer. Dan has taught across different mediums for more than 15 years. His approach is simple: joy is infectious. He hopes to empower students to break perceived impossibilities into manageable pieces, with and without the bass.
Learn MoreHunter Farley is currently a Doctoral student at Boston University as well as a Freelance Tubist and Teacher. He also is the director of athletic bands at Bentley University. Before moving to Boston, he received his Masters degree from Northwestern University in Tuba Performance and Undergraduate degree in Music Education at the University of Memphis. While at these institutions, he was an active member of the National Association for Music Education organization and the President of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association Chapter.
Learn MoreWyeth Aleksei, from the Washington DC/Baltimore MD area, went to the Oberlin Conservatory and the Juilliard School. He has played at some of the worlds finest venues including, the Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, The Metropolitan Opera House, and The Kennedy Center. He has also had the opportunity to play with some of the worlds top orchestra’s including the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera. He is also a dedicated teacher. His students have successfully won auditions for some of the countries top collegiate music schools, as well as their local All-state/district ensembles.
Learn MoreTrumpet player Olivia Pidi is an active chamber and orchestral musician in the Tri-State area. She has performed in concerts at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium, and Chicago's Symphony Center. She currently plays in the trumpet section of The Montclair Orchestra, is a member of subtle cheetah brass, and serves as trumpet faculty at the JCC Thurnauer School of Music. Olivia holds a master’s degree in performance from Manhattan School of Music and a bachelor’s degree in performance and musicology from Oberlin Conservatory.
Learn MoreOriginally from the Delaware Valley, Eric Rizzo is a freelance musician and teacher currently based in New England. He holds degrees from New England Conservatory and Yale School of Music, and is currently in the Doctor of Musical arts program at the University of Connecticut. He has performed with the Hartford Symphony, Phoenix: The Orchestra Reborn, and the Boston Festival Orchestra, as well as at the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival and Lake George Music Festival.
Learn MoreNathaniel Meyer is an accomplished trumpet player, and the winner of the National Trumpet Competition and International Trumpet Guild Competition. The Boston Globe described him as "outstanding in the prominent trumpet part, playing with spirit, accuracy, feeling, and beautiful tone". He is the Music Director of Coro Dante, the Italian Opera chorus in residence at the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts.
Learn MoreAlex Pinto is a 2019 graduate from Oberlin Conservatory, where he studied with Roy Poper to earn a degree in Trumpet Performance. He loves making music, whether it is with his trumpet, voice, whistling, or in any other way. With a background in orchestras, jazz bands, chamber groups, acapella groups, church choirs, and other ensembles, Alex has a variety of musical skills that he would love to pass on to anyone with an eagerness to learn. Can teach by ear or with sheet music!
Learn MoreAndrew is a Trombone and Euphonium performer and instructor residing in New York City. With performance degrees from Interlochen Arts Academy, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and Mannes School of Music, he has studied extensively with industry leaders from the Metropolitan Opera and New York Philharmonic, among others. He has performed at notable venues across the country and was appointed as the trombonist of the NYC new music collective Resonant Refractions.
Learn MoreGeorge is a versatile teacher and performer. A recent graduate with a Masters of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory, he has experience teaching and playing across the country. He has been involved in his communities wherever he has landed. He has taught private individual lessons as well as at several high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA.
Learn MoreDr. Stephen Whimple is currently an orchestra fellow with The Orchestra Now at Bard College, where he plays tenor, alto, and bass trombone. Previously, Dr. Whimple served as an Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant at The University of Alabama. Prior to his doctoral studies, Stephen attended the Juilliard School as an Irene Diamond Graduate Fellow, Music Advancement Program Teaching Fellow, and Morse Teaching Artist Fellow. He completed his bachelor’s degree at The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.
Learn MoreSince playing Carnegie Hall at 15 years old, New Orleans trombonist and singer Jeffery Miller has come into his own as a teacher and an artist. Jeffery has earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School (BM ‘18, MM ‘20 Jazz Studies). Jeffery has toured around the world from NYC to Abu Dhabi, with artists ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Solange. Jeffery has earned 3 GRAMMY® nominations from his work with artists including John Legend and Jon Batiste. He is as passionate about learning as he is teaching.
Learn MorePatrick Gillespie is a trombonist who has been performing and teaching in the Washington D.C. area for over 20 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from West Virginia University and a Master’s Degree in Music Performance from the University of North Texas. Former teachers include Michael Wheeler, Dr. Keith Jackson and Tony Baker.
Learn MoreBirsa Chatterjee is currently getting a Masters degree from the Juilliard School and has received a BA from Oberlin Conservatory both in Jazz Performance. He has studied under Jazz greats such as Wynton Marsalis, Gary Bartz, and Billy Hart. As a teacher Chatterjee has a lot of experience working with students at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s weekly youth programs, Jazz House Kids, Juilliard youth programs and an extensive private studio.
Learn MorePraised for his “saxophone virtuosity” by Downbeat Magazine, Max Bessesen is a rising young saxophonist and composer in New York City. His 2020 debut album Trouble (Ropeadope Records) features Cornettist Ron Miles and was well reviewed by Jazziz, Jazz Times, and Jazzwise. He has performed with musicians like Greg Ward, Dana Hall, and Bobby Broom and his work is supported by The Luminarts Foundation, Pathways to Jazz, and The Frank Huntington Beebe Fund. Max teaches jazz, classical and popular music to his students and is currently pursuing a masters degree at the Manhattan School of Music.
Learn MoreZoe Obadia is a saxophonist, composer, and teacher. She began her studies at the Juilliard School in 2014 and has since performed in New York City at venues such as Smalls, the Blue Note, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. She has performed with notable musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, and Bill Charlap. She has worked as a teaching assistant at the Jazz House Kids Summer Workshop and the Middle School Jazz Academy at Jazz at Lincoln Center. She recently graduated from Juilliard with a masters degree in Jazz Saxophone.
Learn MoreJarien Jamanila is a saxophonist from San Diego, California. He graduated from Juilliard in June 2021 with a Bachelor's in Music in Jazz Studies. Some of his mentors include Gilbert Castellanos, Kamau Kenyatta and Charles McPherson, Marshall Hawkins, Wynton Marsalis and George Coleman. He’s had the opportunity to share the stage with Bobby Watson, Delfeayo Marsalis, Eric Reed, Gaslamp Quarter Jazz Orchestra and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He is a specialist in with jazz music but is open to all kinds of music!
Learn MoreBorn in Atlanta and currently based in New York City, Kevin Oliver, Jr, is a saxophonist, composer and recent graduate of The Juilliard School. Kevin was a part of the inaugural year of NYO Jazz directed by Sean Jones and played concerts at Carnegie Hall and across Europe alongside Dianne Reeves and a big band of some of the brightest young musicians around the country.
Learn MoreChris Byars is a steady contributor to the New York City jazz scene as a performer and educator since the early 1990s. He has released sixteen (16) CDs under his name. An award-winning bandleader and composer, Byars has led his group to perform concerts, commissions, recordings, and educational programs all over the world. Byars teaches jazz improvisation as learned from his mentor, the late Dr. Barry Harris.
Learn MoreGriffin Jennings is a producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist from New York City. He attended Oberlin conservatory, studying experimental and electronic composition. Griffin's music strives to sound human through an emphasis on warm, tactile sounds, simplicity of melody and harmony, and use of analog technology. Griffin specializes in teaching recording, mixing, and composition / media scoring.
Learn MorePraised for his “technically superb and musically convincing playing” (Hamburger Abendblatt), León Bernsdorf continues to establish himself in the international classical music scene. Born in Hamburg, Germany, León began his journey at the piano at age 5. One year later he received a scholarship from the Hamburg Youth Music Foundation and was taught by the renowned piano pedagogue Carol Tainton. After his pre-college studies with Volker Banfield at the Hochschule Hamburg, he moved to the East Coast of the US.
Learn MoreStefan Chaplikov studied at the Conservatoire de Paris with Michell Béroff and was a Rebanks Family Fellow at The Glenn Gould School. He holds an Artist Diploma at Yale School of Music with Peter Frankl and his D.M.A. from Peabody Institute, where he studied with the legendary Leon Fleisher. His latest recording featured a solo album with Clementi Piano Sonatas for the Naxos Label, hailed by the critics as “breathtakingly beautiful” (American Record Guide), “a true musical pleasure” (Ritmo), “utter perfection” (The WholeNote).
Learn MoreIsaiah J. Thompson is a jazz pianist, bandleader and composer from West Orange, New Jersey. He received his B.M. in 2019 and his M.M. in 2020 from The Juilliard School in Jazz Piano. He has since has performed with major artists, including Christian McBride, Steve Turre, John Pizzarelli and Buster Williams. Isaiah is an alumni of Jazz House Kids, the Vail Summer Jazz Workshop, YoungArts, Essentially Ellington, the Mingus Competition and the Summer Jazz Academy.
Learn MoreCaitlyn Koester surrounded herself with music in a multifaceted way from a young age. Throughout her childhood, piano lessons led to an enthrallment with learning the varied likes of Bach inventions, Elton John songs, and writing her own music. By high school, Caitlyn was dabbling in jazz and classical chamber music, accompanying local musicals, and helping to raise money for music education. Today, Caitlyn maintains a studio of 15 private students, and is excited to expose her students to a rich and varied musical education.
Learn MoreWith over two decades of dedication into music-making, solo/collaborative pianist and composer Qiyun Dai has developed a wide following for his lively performances and virtuosic prowess. During his 12 years of studies in Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, he specialized in chamber music playing. His piano trio, Senso, gave numerous concerts across the country. Senso Trio made its first international debut at the ASIA-PACIFIC chamber music competition in Melbourne, Australia, where their performances were highly acclaimed.
Learn MoreStephen Joven-Lee is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory ('18) and The Juilliard School ('20). He is an award winner of almost two-dozen national and international competitions, and has performed in renowned halls including Carnegie Weill Hall, Severance Reinberger Hall, Steinway Hall. Joven-Lee is also a passionate teacher and scholar, with award winning students who have performed in Carnegie Weill Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall. He also teaches music theory and ear-training classes at the Juilliard School.
Learn MoreNamed one of Canada's 30 hot classical musicians under 30 for 2020 by CBC Music, Quebec born pianist Jean-Luc Therrien has been an active soloist in Canada and abroad. In the later years, he toured across Quebec and the Maritimes as part of the Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s Emerging Artists Concerts on tour. He also made his orchestral debut in Japan with the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Beethoven’s fourth piano concerto.
Learn MoreDr. Alexander Malikov performs extensively around Canada and the United States, and holds prizes in numerous regional and international competitions. His musical studies include schools such as the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Juilliard School. In addition to his performance activity, Alexander is passionate about teaching. He is a recipient of the 2020 YoungArts Educator Award. Since switching to online teaching, his students continue to win prizes at regional and national piano competitions.
Learn MoreJosue González has been described by legendary pianist Daniel Pollack as a technically flawless and fearless virtuoso, characterized by his strong temperament and lyrical touch. Currently 26 years old, Mr. Gonzalez expanded his knowledge attending top music conservatories such as the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Music and the USC Thornton School of Music. Mr.Gonzalez has attained international recognition winning more than 2d national and international awards and competitions.
Learn MoreNicole Cloutier is an American pianist and coach who specializes in vocal repertoire. Recent highlights include performances at Paul Hall and Morse Hall in NYC's Lincoln Center, Michigan Opera Theater, and Chautauqua Summer Institute. Ms. Cloutier is currently on staff as an accompanist at The Juilliard School, where she is also pursuing a graduate degree in Collaborative Piano.
Learn MoreShuyi Guan was born in Shenyang, China; being inspired by great musicians at the time she began her career as a pianist at the Middle School attached to Shenyang Conservatory of Music. As a pianist, she received recognition from fellow musicians as she received the Dean's Talent Award of the Oberlin Conservatory, Thaviu/ Issak Endowed Scholarship, and Eckstein Fund at Northwestern University. In addition, she also received scholarships to further improve her musicianship attending the Banff Centre in 2010, 2011, 2012.
Learn MoreAlfonso Hernández is a Doctorate in Musical Arts candidate at the University of Maryland working with Russian pianist Larissa Dedova. Alfonso holds degrees from the University of Houston, Eastman School of Music, and Lynn University; he has participated in many renowned music festivals including the Chautauqua, Aspen, and Zeister Muziekdage in the Netherlands. A passionate educator, Alfonso is Co-founder of the International Chamber Music Festival of Guatemala and has served as visiting faculty at the University of San Carlos in Guatemala.
Learn MoreRemarked in the Boston Globe for his "mesmerizing performance", Canadian pianist Barry Tan is based in Los Angeles, enjoying a career as an active pianist and educator. His solo and collaborative experiences have led him to perform at the Tanglewood Music Center in Massachusetts, the Primrose International Viola Competition in Los Angeles, Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in Michigan, the Chan Center of the Performing Arts in Vancouver, Canada, and various performances throughout Southern California.
Learn MorePraised for his “delicious” collaboration by the New York Times, Josh Tatsuo Cullen is a classical pianist equally at home in musical theater. He made his debut at age nine with the Moscow Philharmonic, and later performed Mozart’s two-piano concerto with the distinguished Viennese pianist Paul Badura-Skoda. Josh recently played and conducted on the national tours of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Anastasia, and Frozen. Josh taught piano at Juilliard as a graduate teaching fellow, and at NYU Steinhardt as an Adjunct Instructor.
Learn MoreAlison received her Doctorate in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music in May 2020. She made her Carnegie Hall debut recently with works by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. Alison has taught college students and beginner to advanced levels of all ages. She approaches each student as unique and caters the lessons to their individual learning style. Her teaching philosophy aims to develop the imaginative mind, sensitive ears, and technical facility so that students become self-directed learners with a fierce love of music.
Learn moreComposer-pianist Ryan Bridge, a graduate of Manhattan School of Music, is a creative force in today's world of classical music. Ryan Bridge has a teaching style that can be best characterized as a fine balance between rigor and warmth, making lessons fun for any level of student while helping them to achieve a high level of playing. All students have access to a weekly studio class, where we learn together and are motivated by a strong sense of community. I include a lesson summary and list of clear assignments for the week after each lesson.
Learn moreBased in Toronto, Filipino-American pianist Tristan Savella has been an active soloist and chamber musician in the United States, Canada, and Europe. His career has taken him to performances across New York, Austria, and Canada. Tristan holds a Bachelor of Music in Applied Music from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, a Master of Arts (Klavier Solistenausbildung) with highest distinction from the Universität Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, and an Artist Diploma from The Glenn Gould School in Toronto.
Learn moreSu Jin Kang, composer and pianist, has been actively engaging in New York’s Classical music scene since 2015. She has been commissioned by the Zodiac Trio, National Sawdust, Sforzando Composer’s Collective etc. Kang started off as a pianist from the Chicago Academy for the Arts and was nominated as the featured pianist fo the 30th anniversary concert at the Harris Theater. She is currently at the Juilliard School receiving a Master’s of Music degree and is the recipient of the Gretchaninoff Memorial Prize and the J. & L. Dreyfus scholarship.
Learn moreBorn and raised in Brazil, I started taking piano lessons when I was 7 years old and played in my first recitals and took part in piano competitions by 8 years old. I moved to Curitiba to college, where I took my Bachelor in Music at the School of Fine Arts of Paraná. In 2019, I moved to the USA, where I went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have been working as piano, music theory and history of music for 9 years and I am looking forward to teach and learn much more.
Learn moreJazz pianist, producer and educator Aman Almeida grew up in Bangalore, India. He has played with many distinguished artists including trumpet player Dominick Farinacci, film scorer Terence Blanchard and tenor saxophonist Ernie Krivda. In 2021, Aman received his B.M in professional music from the Berklee College of Music, Boston.
Learn moreMarkus Kaitila (b. Helsinki, 1992) has appeared as a recitalist and soloist of orchestras internationally. He won the Bronze Prize in the 2nd WPTA Finland International Piano Competition 2020 and First Prize at the Köhler-Osbahr piano competition (Duisburg) in 2013. Markus has completed residences at Music Academy of the West, Chautauqua Institution, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and Pianofest in the Hamptons. He is an active performer, music director, coach, educator and producer based in New York City, where he freelances and teaches.
Learn moreFor more than eight years Alan A. has been involved with music education and has focused on teaching young adults and children. In California, Alan was a conductor of the Santa Rosa Debut Symphony Orchestra and led the orchestra’s educational program. He was responsible for providing the students with their first contact with an orchestral performance. He was also part of the New Mozart School’s team that serves more than 500 students in the Palo Alto area and was voted the Best of Silicon Valley.
Learn moreAmber Ginmi Scherer is a Korean-German classical pianist, educator, and activist. In May 2021, she graduated from Oberlin College & Conservatory with degrees in Psychology (BA) and Piano Performance (BM) from Oberlin College & Conservatory. During the 2021-22 season, she will be working as a Teaching Fellow for the AmeriCorps ArtistYear program in Queens, NYC. She hopes to pursue advanced degrees in Education and Public Policy, as they impact childhood development and musical training.
Learn moreMolly Turner conducts, plays, and writes music. She is currently an Esa-Pekka Salonen Conducting Fellow at the Colburn School. Recently, she was featured conducting the Dallas Opera Orchestra, The Juilliard Orchestra, and the Rice Campanile Orchestra. She was a Community Engagement Fellow at Juilliard where she taught K-8 classrooms in group music lessons. With a background in music composition, she regularly arranges songs for beginners, integrates improvisation into lessons, and is open to all genres of music.
Learn moreLiza Wu is a classical pianist/keyboardist, performing regularly in Manhattan, as well as internationally. She is an affiliate of Barnard/Columbia, NYU, Avenues, Marsalis RMPBB, and studio pianist of renowned vocalists Josephine Mongiardo, Harolyn Blackwell, and Catherine Malfitano. (Prev: Holy Trinity Archdiocesan Cathedral, Interlochen Arts Camps, School for Strings, Prof Perf Arts School, Westchester Cons, NY Youth Symph Singers, Columbia Artists' Theatricals, Bx Opera, Chelsea Opera & Orch, Concerts in Motion, 'Smash' (NBC).
Learn moreYun Janice Lu is regarded as one of the leading Taiwanese pianists of her age and semi-finalist at the prestigious 2018 Geneva International Music Competition (Concours de Geneve) in Switzerland, winner of Chi-Mei Arts Award (2020), PianoTexas Young Artists Competition (2014), and Bronze medalist at Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition (2021).
Learn moreStephanie has won top prizes in international competitions and enjoys a career dedicated to solo performance, chamber music and pedagogy. She recently graduated from the Yale School of Music, where she was a teaching assistant for undergraduate chamber music and taught undergraduate and graduate students of various levels. Stephanie is committed to developing comprehensive musicianship and technical freedom in all students; her teaching style caters to each individual and she implements music theory, ear training and improvisation in her lessons.
Learn moreArianna Giesbrecht is a graduate of the highly selective Accelerated B.M./M.M. Program at The Juilliard School under the guidance of Jerome Lowenthal and Hung-Kuan Chen. She has appeared in performance ranging from a piano arrangement of the national anthem at the Cleveland Indians Home Opener to a performance of Chopin's Concerto No. 2 with orchestra. Arianna is passionate about the growth of all students and believes in creating and fostering a positive environment where her students have the abilities to grow as both musicians and individuals.
Learn moreDr. Michael Kaykov earned his Undergraduate degree from Mannes College of Music, Master’s degree from Juilliard, and DMA at the Manhattan School of Music (dissertation: “The Evolution of Alexander Scriabin’s Harmonic Language and Pianistic Textures Across his Etudes Op. 8, 42 and 65”.) His scholarly articles have been published in Europe. An album featuring the works of Chopin was released in the Fall of 2022. A third all-Liszt album will be issued by Odradek Records in 2024.
Learn morePianist and conductor Gordon Schermer has performed on three continents with some of the world’s finest musicians. He has been a vocal coach at Manhattan School of Music since 2008 and joined the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions at NYU in the fall of 2021. He has also held positions at the Bard College Conservatory of Music and Montclair State University.
Learn moreNatasha completed her MA under Ursula Oppens, as well as her BM in piano under Angela Cheng and a BA in math. Natasha’s teaching is built on enjoying music at all levels of playing. She has held a private studio since she was an undergraduate at Oberlin, where she was awarded the Carol Nott prize for piano pedagogy. She also held a position as a teaching assistant and accompanist at Oberlin’s Community Music School. Natasha performs around the US and Europe, including venues such as Carnegie Hall. She enjoys chamber music, working directly with composers, and playing in non-traditional venues.
Learn moreDabin Ryu is from Seoul, South Korea. she started to play piano at the age of 4, She played classical piano for 10 years and then switched to jazz. Dabin graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz composition and performance, and graduated from Manhattan School of Music with a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies. She has a lot of performance experiences in Massachusetts and NYC. Not only playing as a side person, she also had band leader experiences. Dabin Ryu Quintet had summer tour in Seoul, South Korea.
Learn moreJack Bell was principal percussionist with the Atlanta Symphony and Associate Professor, Head of Percussion Studies at Georgia State University. He is certified as a secondary classroom music teacher with a lifetime certificate. His current teaching studio is a state of the art, 450 square-foot percussion, piano, and recording studio. Jack teaches five facets of drumming: rudimental snare drum, concert snare drum, rock drum set, jazz drum set, and Latin drum set. He also teaches all techniques on marimba and vibraphone as well as timpani.
Learn moreEllen Hindson is an oboist and teacher experienced in remote instruction, and is a co-founder and artist with Trade Winds Ensemble, a collective of professional musicians who teach creative workshops to students around the world. Ellen performs with a wide range of ensembles including the San Diego Symphony Orchestra and The Experiential Orchestra, and performed with the legendary rock band The Who as a part of their "Moving On!" Tour in 2019.
Learn moreDR. LYDIA CONSILVIO is an oboist, arranger, and music educator. She has performed with a variety of orchestras, including the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Chamber Orchestra, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Notably, part of her recording of Pasculli’s “Le Api” appeared on the “Telling the Bees” episode of the popular BBC Radio 3 broadcast series, Between the Ears.
Learn moreNoah Halpern is a Jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Seattle, WA, Noah moved to New York in 2014 to attend The Juilliard School, where he went on to receive a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Jazz Studies ('18 and '20.) He has performed all over the world with artists ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Lil Buck. As a composer, he writes for dance, big band, as well as his own projects. Noah is passionate about sharing his love of trumpet, jazz, and songwriting.
Learn moreJoe Block is a Grammy-nominated pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and bandleader. He is currently getting his Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from the Juilliard School and holds a B.A from Columbia University in American Studies. Originally from Philadelphia, he has been playing piano since the age of two and has performed with many notable musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Leslie Odom Jr., Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Peter Bernstein. He has an extensive private studio and is excited to work with new students on Virtu.Academy!
Learn moreAntonia Chandler lives in Lisbon, Portugal, where she plays 2nd/4th horn with the Orquestra Gulbenkian. Originally from Seattle Washington, Antonia earned a Master of Music and a Master of Musical Arts from the Yale School of Music, where she studied with Bill Purvis, and a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory where she studied with Roland Pandolfi and received Kappa Lambda Honors. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Antonia enjoys teaching all ages and skill levels, and believes learning to play the horn should be fun and engaging!
Learn moreHorn player Jaimee Reynolds has performed in several locations around the world including New York, Washington D.C., and London. She has performed in renowned locations such as Carnegie Hall, Severance Hall and the BBC Proms Royal Albert Hall. Ms. Reynolds attended and graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School and she will earn a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music in 2022.
Learn moreLauren Anker is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and studying under William VerMeulen. She recently graduated from Oberlin College and Conservatory with degrees in Horn Performance and History. She has performed with the Houston Symphony and Akron Symphony Orchestra. She was the horn instructor for college students at Oberlin, and for the past year has been teaching private lessons and masterclasses at high schools in the Houston Independent School District.
Learn moreLiana Hoffman is currently Fourth Horn of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. She has performed with the Houston Symphony, the North Carolina Symphony, the Charlotte Symphony, and the London Symphony Orchestra and recently played as a soloist with the MSM Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in festivals around the country and gained her philosophy of horn playing from stellar teachers and colleagues along the way. With years of teaching/coaching experience, Liana is eager to make the horn fun for her students!
Learn morePraised for her “powerful command and nuanced facility”, Violetta Maria Norrie is a harpist of diverse range and ability. She began playing the harp at the age of 6, after falling in love with the instrument at a Renaissance Faire. Since then she has performed orchestral, solo, and chamber music at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Recital Hall and Symphony Space. Violetta earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music where she studied with Susan Jolles. She spent her junior year studying abroad at the Conservatoir
Learn moreOver the years Roni Eytan has developed a unique way of playing the harmonica, by drawing on influences from a wide range of music, transcending the traditional sonorities associated with the instrument, and achieving a singular musical voice. Still only in his twenties, Roni has already performed with a galaxy of world-renowned musicians, such as bassists John Patitucci and Eddie Gomez, drummer Brian Blade, pianist-vocalist Kevin Hays and pianist John Beasley.
Learn moreUpon moving to New Jersey in 2010, Ryan was gradually exposed to the New York metropolitan area jazz scene, becoming enamored with it. This passion led him to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's jazz program and the New Jersey Youth Jazz Orchestra. Ryan graduated from the William Paterson Jazz Program in 2020 and plays regularly in Manhattan at various restaurants and bars. He is currently enrolled at the Manhattan School of Music to further pursue his studies in jazz music.
Learn moreBenjamin Ellis is adjunct professor of Guitar and director of the Classical Guitar Ensemble at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and the St. Peter’s Community Arts Academy. Ellis performs regularly and has been a featured soloist at festivals, universities and concert venues throughout the north east. Ellis is an active teacher in the Syracuse area and has been featured as a guest instructor at Syracuse University, Mansfield University and the Eastern U.S. Music Camp at Colgate University.
Learn moreTai Shan is an award-winning Nashville Americana songwriter and music educator with fifteen years of experience. Her music has been featured in Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, Americana UK, and on NPR. Her students have performed on stages across the United States, signed record label deals, released over twenty CDs, won Songwriter of the Year (IMTA), Best Song of the Year for the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and attended Oberlin Conservatory and Berklee School of Music.
Learn moreMatthew Pidi is a classical guitarist from Bergen County, NJ. He has experience performing as both a soloist and chamber musician in concerts around the United States and Italy. Matthew is a member of the Riverside Guitar Duo and a section leader in the New York City Classical Guitar Society's Guitar Orchestra. He holds a Master's Degree in classical Guitar Performance from Mannes College the New School for Music and is on guitar faculty at the Fort Lee School of Music and Virtu.Academy.
Learn moreI'm a professional guitarist and educator based in Chicago, IL. I graduated from Oberlin's Double Degree program in Jazz Guitar Performance, and currently perform in projects that range from jazz and improvised music to country and indie rock. I welcome students of all ages and all experience levels.
Learn moreCurrently the touring guitarist with British singer Seal, Russell has elevated his career quickly after graduating from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 2016. Resulting from his versatility, virtuosic ability, and fun-natured spirit, Russell has become frequently requested by some of the most esteemed professionals in the industry, which has led him to perform professionally with a wide range of artists like Jazz bassist Christian McBride, the legendary Gospel group the Clark Sisters, R&B singer Jaheim, and many others.
Learn moreGuitarist Emmett Sher grew up in Staten Island, New York. Coming from a musical family he started guitar at a young age and decided early on to pursue music professionally. Emmett went to Laguardia High School, the Brubeck Institute Fellowship program and finally, Oberlin Conservatory. At Oberlin, Emmett was awarded the Wendell and Bettye Logan Prize in Studies. Last summer, Emmett toured with various bands across the United States as well as Portugal. Emmett recently won second place in the Jarek Smietana Jazz Guitar competition.
Learn moreGiovanni Piacentini’s original music has been described as “...able to encapsulate tiny, winsome worlds as if passing through a gallery of paintings” (Winnipeg free press), and as “Stunningly beautiful with accessible compositional language.”(The Clarinet Magazine). Piacentini has been nominated for an Independent Music Award, he was a finalist at the Lee Ritenour International Guitar Competition and has performed extensively in America and abroad. He has toured China as a soloist and has released four studio albums.
Learn moreMatt Kaplan is a professional guitarist and educator based in New York City. He holds bachelor’s degrees of Music Education and Music Performance with a minor in Piano from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a master’s of Music Performance from Mannes College - The New School for Music. Matt has performed internationally and at venues like Carnegie Hall, Symphony Space, and the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. Recently, Matt released an album of classical guitar chamber music featuring the music of composer Jaime Zenamon.
Learn moreElijah Cole is a guitarist, pianist, and composer in Philadelphia. An active member of the Philadelphia music scene, he performs frequently around the city as a sideman and a leader. His music blends a wide array of influences into a unique sound that delivers a powerful emotional message. His mission is to create music that stimulates the mind, soul, and spirit of his listeners.
Learn moreLeonid Morozov is a 5th generation musician in his family. Before coming to the US Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene: participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival (years 2014,2015,2016 and 2017) and “Lundstrem-fest-100”. Led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs like “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, “B.B. King club” as well as played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians.
Learn moreLuca Ferrara is a guitarist and composer with an extensive background in jazz. He holds a BM from New England Conservatory, where he studied primarily with Joe Morris. Luca aims to teach his students the importance of finding their own unique voice in their craft, and how to refine their technique and musicianship to help carry that voice forward. He believes a strong foundation in the fundamentals of one's instrument and music theory is essential. Inspiration from jazz, bluegrass, and folk music can be heard in his latest original work.
Learn moreColombian Flutist Laura del Sol Jiménez performed with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra and Colombia National Symphony Orchestra before moving to New York in 2016. Laura has also appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, and with orchestras in China, Japan, Israel, Italy, Argentina, Chile, and throughout the United States. In 2015, Laura founded the Linos trio, which toured South America and produced an album premiering music of contemporary Latin American composers. Laura serves as flute faculty at the Portland Conservatory of Music and Director of the Conservatory’s Preparatory Program.
Learn moreMy name is Kelsey and I'm currently finishing up my masters at Juilliard. I'm very passionate about flute, teaching, animals, languages, and pop culture. I teach a variety of different types of music, so sign up, let me know what music you like, and let's get started :)
Learn moreShannon Vandzura, 26, flutist, enjoys a vibrant freelance career in the Northeast region. She frequently performs with the New York Philharmonic, Symphoria, New Haven Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Albany Symphony, Symphony in C, as well as other regional orchestras. She holds the position of Second Flute in the Montclair Orchestra and Nutmeg Symphony. She recently graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in the prestigious Orchestral Performance program in 2020.
Learn moreRiley Calcagno, one of the brightest talents in American roots music today, has been immersed in traditional music from an early age. Originally from Seattle, he grew up learning fiddle directly from the masters of traditional music. He now feels at home on banjo, guitar, mandolin, and voice as well and performs with The Onlies and Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno. Riley has performed with Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Bruce Molsky, and the Seattle Symphony to name a few. He is a graduate of Oberlin College & Conservatory.
Learn moreUp and coming fiddler and banjoist Keilan Aplin has steadily built a sound of her own through intensive studying of sound recordings, and extensive time playing and learning with friends and mentors at fiddle camps in the United States and abroad. In 2018 she studied under Norwegian fiddle mentors Anon Egeland and Laura Ellestad at the University College of Southeast Norway’s Folk music program. Through close listening to the stylings of West Virginia's Hammons family, and fiddlers like Lee Stoneking, Keilan has developed an anchored, subtly expressive approach to fiddle and banjo.
Learn moreChase Elodia is a drummer and composer whose debut album, “Space Between,” was released in July 2020. He has performed in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Netherlands, Switzerland, and across the United States. He holds a BA in English and a BM in Music from Oberlin Conservatory, an MM from Berklee College of Music, and an Artist Diploma from Musik Akademie Basel. As a teacher, he has worked with students of all levels and abilities for over 10 years, and has had his virtual teaching featured in Drum! Magazine.
Learn moreJosh Roberts, a drummer currently in NYC, was nominated as the #3 Up & Coming drummer in the world by Modern Drummer (#1 drumming publication). Josh graduated from the IU Jacobs School of Music with the highest award given - the presidents award and then attended NYU on their highest scholarship award. Josh currently plays and records with some of Broadway's biggest stars including the official Harry Potter Broadway cast.
Learn moreCarson Fratus is a versatile percussionist/drummer and recent Fulbright Scholar. His unique skill set as a hand percussionist, drum set player, and classical European percussionist form a framework that allows him to be a strong collaborator and educator in many different settings. His work in orchestral, jazz, and contemporary ensembles creates a depth of musical understanding that is accessible to any student interested in the vast world of percussion.
Learn moreRicardo Guerra is a Cuban-American drummer/percussionist, composer, and educator based in Miami, FL. Most recently, he started a Master's degree in performance at Global Jazz Institute at Berklee, where he has had the opportunity of studying with Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, and Kris Davis, among others. Ricardo's teaching experience includes over 20 private students in his studio at a time, as well as work with non-profit organizations in Miami and virtual teaching in Panama and Costa Rica.
Learn moreGrammy award winning drummer, Zach Adleman, has performed at Carnegie Hall, the 57th Annual Grammy Awards After Parties, and the Newport Jazz Festival. Additionally, he holds a GRAMMY for playing percussion on the song "Water in Cupped Hands", on Ted Nash's 2016 release, the "Presidential Suite."
Learn moreAaron is an Australian drummer who began at age four where he attended Australia’s renowned Drumtek School of Percussion. Performing live since the age of 12 he has lived and breathed music ever since. Aaron is well versed in rock, funk, jazz, and pop. As a celebrated musician on the Melbourne rock scene, Aaron’s love of drumming then took him to Hollywood stages. Aaron shares his knowledge of music with all his students. Whether beginner or advanced, his love of rhythm and finding the true spirit of music is what brings joy to those he coaches.
Learn moreAward-winning drummer, composer and band leader Shawn Myers currently tours nationally and internationally with grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Leyla McCalla while maintaining an active performing schedule with many other artists. He has performed with many national and international luminaries, including Evan Christopher, Nduduzo Makhathini, Ed Petersen and Kenny Werner. He has studied drums and percussion with Billy Hart, Jamey Haddad, Jason Marsalis, and in Haiti, Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Learn moreJustin is a Chicago-based Composer and Conductor with degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, Royal Academy of Music (London), and is currently a PhD Fellow at the University of Chicago. His music has been performed by groups such as the Cleveland Chamber Symphony, Vertixe Sonora, the CHROMA Ensemble, the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble and has received awards and recognitions from ASCAP, YoungArts, Tribeca New Music, and Encore Wind Ensemble. Justin has taught at John Tyler Community College (Virginia) and The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra's Young Composer Mentor Program.
Learn moreGarrett Rose is a composer that takes his backgrounds as a large-ensemble arranger, world-folk-music lover, and rock-band songwriter (for his band, Standby) to create curious and unexplored worlds for podcasts, games, and other media.
Learn moreAnnie Beliveau (she/her) believes in cultivating curiosity and openness to different ways of listening. Currently active in the early and new music scenes in New York City, she trained as a composer, conductor, musicologist, and singer at Middlebury College in Vermont and Oxford University in England. Annie’s compositions have been performed across the Eastern U.S. and internationally. An attentive and adaptable teacher, she employs a range of strategies to meet students' needs.
Learn moreComposer Adam Billings is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied with revered composer and teacher Dr. Robert Beaser on scholarship. As an instructor, Adam enriches his students’ perspectives on contemporary music, philosophy and aesthetic style. In addition, he believes that it is crucial for young composers and musicians to understand the working world that they are headed into. Adam hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the world of music education for composers and musicians alike.
Learn moreComposer Soomin Kim loves to explore intimacy and familiarity through her music. Soomin received three Morton Gould Young Composer Awards from the ASCAP Foundation in 2019, 2020, and 2022 respectively with her works conjunctions, THE EIGHTH SONG, and star / ghost / mouth / sea. She was also the composer-in-residence with the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra during their 2017-18 concert season, for whom she wrote The Blue Marble.
Learn moreLuis Herrera holds a master’s degree and a Graduate Diploma from the New England Conservatory of Music. As a bilingual educator, Luis has previously taught at festivals in Panama and Costa Rica, where he is originally from, and has worked as the assistant director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Days in the Arts at Tanglewood. He is currently on faculty at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School as a Percussion and Hand Drumming Instructor, and his most recent engagement places him as a percussionist in The Orchestra Now.
Learn moreBorn in Macon, GA, clarinetist Barret Ham served as 2nd/bass clarinetist of the San Francisco Ballet for its 2019-2020 season. He has appeared as guest artist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and the Borromeo String Quartet. Summer festival appearances include Yellow Barn and International Summer Academy MDW in Vienna. An enthusiastic performer of new music, Barret has worked with such composers as Jörg Widmann and Brett Dean. Barret graduated from NEC as a student of Michael Wayne and continues to study under Yehuda Gilad at USC.
Learn moreCurrently based in Chicago, IL, Shelagh Haney recently finished her Master’s at DePaul University under the tutelage of Stephen Williamson. While in Chicago, she has appeared regularly in the DePaul Symphony Orchestra, including their 2020 Florida Tour, as well as the Chicago born contemporary group, 5th Wave Collective. She was an Associate Member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for their 2018-2019 Season and will return for their 2020-2021 Season. Prior to her time in Chicago, Haney received her Bachelor’s in Clarinet Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of music.
Learn moreArthur Stockel is currently the principal clarinetist of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg. In 2016, Arthur was accepted into the class of Pascal Moraguès at the Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP). The following year, he was awarded second prize at the Lisbon International Clarinet Competition. He has participated in summer festivals including Gustav Mahler Jungend Orchester and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra.
Learn moreClarinetist, Sydney Lusby enjoys a multifaceted career as both a performer, educator, and arts administrator. Sydney is a studio musician and has recorded for the New York City Ballet’s Here/Now performance series, IBM, and a number of projects with Philip Glass. She is a graduate of both The Juilliard School and Interlochen Arts Academy. Her primary teachers have included Anthony McGill, Jon Manassee, Emil Khudyev, and Alexander Fiterstein. Sydney is the Assistant Director of Admission at Interlochen Center for the Arts and has a private studio in Traverse City, MI.
Learn moreHailing from Philadelphia, Max Reese is currently an in-demand freelancer and educator in the Chicago area. He is currently an associate member at the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and a frequent substitute with the Milwaukee Symphony. He completed a master’s degree under the tutelage of Stephen Williamson, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Prior to that, he received a bachelor’s in music from the Oberlin Conservatory studying with Richard Hawkins, and has additionally studied with Charles Salinger.
Learn moreAmer is the principal clarinetist of the Akron Symphony Orchestra. He is also a guest musician with the New World Symphony, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. His career has brought him to travel the world, performing and teaching across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Serbia, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Jordan. As an educator, Amer’s primary goal is to equip his students with tools to help guide them to be successful in any career within or outside of music.
Learn moreMy name is Seok Hee Jang and I’m a clarinetist with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra! As an educator with over twelve years of teaching experience, I teach clarinetists of all ages and levels. I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree from the University of North Texas and have taught collegiate music majors as well as beginner students in middle schools. I am interested in pedagogy that engages students to their full potential, and my students have placed in All-Region and All-State ensembles as well as collegiate programs across the US. I’m excited to work with you!
Learn moreMichael Kissinger began his career at age 16 when he produced his first concert featuring legendary jazz clarinetist Woody Herman. He is Artistic Director of Bravo! Concerts Northwest and the Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival. He is a Guest Conductor of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra and was Artistic Director of the Dubrovnik Jazz Festival in a 5-year project with the City of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Michael has been a clarinetist and conductor with artists ranging from Jose Feliciano, Diane Schuur, Brubeck Brothers, and the Oregon String Quartet.
Learn moreAlex Dergal currently lives in Kansas City, Kansas where he dedicates his time to teaching music to the youngest in the community. Alex’s pedagogy is summarized in his mission statement: utilizing music to instill within students the confidence and skills they need to navigate the world around them. He also performs on clarinet and saxophone for classical and jazz repertoires. Alex holds degrees in performance from Oberlin Conservatory and the Yale School of Music. In his free time Alex reads books, writes stories and rides his bike.
Learn moreAaron Wolff is a New York City-based musician. Having completed bachelor's degrees in comparative literature and music at Oberlin and a master’s in cello at Juilliard, he is establishing himself as a performer in solo, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary capacities. He has also found creative outlets in acting – most notably in a lead role in the Coen brothers’ film A Serious Man – and in writing about music – he has covered New York’s new music scene for the online journal I Care If You Listen.
Learn moreA native of Santiago, Chile, Axel Vallejos is a graduate of Rice University, where he completed his Master’s degree in cello performance. He received his Bachelor of Music at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, a Professional Performance Certificate, and a Master of Music degree from Lynn University.
Learn moreMari Coetzee holds her Master of Music in cello performance from The Juilliard School and has performed at some of the top music festivals and concert halls in the world including Carnegie Hall, the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland, and the Tanglewood Music Centre. As a teacher, Mari is passionate about guiding students in the process of becoming better versions of themselves. She believes that anyone regardless of background or prior experience can discover the joy and beauty of the cello through lessons!
Learn moreDrake Driscoll has established herself as a versatile performer and advocate for social change through music. Drake is the Executive Director and Co-founder of The VISION Collective and member of the United Nations Chamber Music Society. Drake is a substitute coach for the Juilliard Pre-College chamber music program and served as the Teaching Assistant to Hans Jørgen Jensen at the Meadowmount School of Music. Drake recently graduated from The Juilliard School with a Master of Music degree.
Learn moreLinnea Scott is a Chicago-based cellist, holding degrees from Oberlin College and Conservatory and Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu. She has participated in masterclasses and workshops both in the US and Spain with the likes of Hans Jørgen Jensen, Colin Carr, Calidore Quartet, St. Lawrence String Quartet, and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Linnea is also an avid folk/world musician, both as a cellist and as a singer, and has worked with the Punch Brothers, Aoife O’Donovan, and members of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.
Learn moreOriginally from the Hudson Valley in upstate New York, cellist Joseph Staten has performed and appeared in numerous major music festivals around the world. At 14, Joseph was awarded his solo debut with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, and has had solo and chamber performances featured on The Violin Channel, WQXR, and many other platforms. Joseph earned his Master’s at the Juilliard School studying with Timothy Eddy, and his Bachelor's at Peabody with Amit Peled, to whom Joseph served as teaching assistant in technique class.
Learn moreA graduate of the Royal Music Conservatory in Brussels and the Academy of Music in Cracow, Magdalena performs across Europe, Asia and the Americas, and appeared in renowned concert halls such as Musikverein and Konzerthaus in Vienna, BOZAR in Brussels, Witold Lutoslawski Studio in Warsaw, NCPA in Mumbai. Currently a doctoral candidate at UW Madison, she is a recipient of the Paul Collins Wisconsin Distinguished Fellowship and a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
Learn moreDr. Zachary Preucil serves as principal cellist of the La Crosse Symphony, teaches privately in Madison, WI, and is active as a performer and guest clinician throughout the midwest. He holds degrees in Cello Performance from the New England Conservatory, Eastman School of Music, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and previously served on the faculties of the Music Institute of Chicago, Music for Youth, and the Kanack School of Musical Artistry. Dr. Preucil has registered training in the Suzuki Cello Method.
Learn moreJohn Belk is an award-winning cellist currently teaching and performing in the Houston area. He holds degrees in both Music Performance and Computer Science from Bard College, as well as a Master’s in Music from Rice University. He has performed across the world with renowned musicians such as David Shifrin and Peter Serkin and recently performed the Walton Cello Concerto as a soloist with Leon Botstein and The Orchestra Now. John believes that teaching a student how and why to practice is the teacher’s most important role.
Learn moreA versatile cellist and teacher, Dr. Henry Myers has delighted audiences with his dazzling blend of technique and shrewd musicianship. As chamber musician and recitalist, he has performed throughout the United States, with recent engagements including concerts at the Eastman School in Rochester, New York, Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and Truman State in Kirksville, Missouri. Henry is also an accomplished soloist, having given a notable performance of William Walton's Cello Concerto with the Eastman Philharmonia in 2018.
Learn moreCellist Maya Enstad holds a B.M. in cello performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has appeared as a recitalist at the Bellingham Festival of Music’s “Welcome Home” concert series and has held fellowship positions at the Marrowstone Music Festival and at Bamfield’s Music by the Sea. With a background in both performance and education, Maya studied string pedagogy and elementary education at Oberlin. She believes in student-centered learning and designs individualized lessons based on her students’ goals and interests.
Learn moreNYC-based cellist Daniel Scoggins enjoys bringing music to diverse spaces, ranging from Carnegie Hall to farmhouses in rural New Hampshire. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s degree from Oberlin and a Master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music, where he soloed with the MSM orchestra under conductor Leonard Slatkin. A dynamic and encouraging teacher, he was a faculty member at the 2022 Pacific Music Institute in Honolulu, HI. Daniel emphasizes expressive tone and relaxed, efficient technique in his teaching, and welcomes students of all levels.
Learn moreAn artist with a unique musical voice, Ine-Wilme Coetzee began her love of the cello at age five. A giver of the gift of music, Ine is relatable enthusiastic, creative and empathetic to musicians of all ages. From young beginners to adult students and everything in between, she is able to keep their attention and develop an intrinsic joy that comes from learning an instrument. Ine guides students through an individualized approach based on their personality and learning style, guiding and encouraging students at their own pace.
Learn moreNik Hooks has enjoyed a varied career as a chamber, orchestra, and solo performer, having concertized in renowned venues across the globe. In 2019, he won the Principal Bassoon position with the Billings Symphony Orchestra and was the grand prize winner of the Sherman Walt Merit Award Competition. He holds a Performance Studies Certificate from The Colburn School and a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory. His primary teachers include Judith Leclair, Richard Beene, Richard Svoboda, and Rick Ranti.
Learn moreJoshua Elmore, Bassoon, is earning his Master of Music degree at The Colburn School studying with Richard Beene. Joshua is a graduate of The Juilliard School where he studied under the tutelage of Judith LeClair as a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship. Joshua has performed with numerous orchestras including The New York Philharmonic, Oregon Symphony, The Charleston Symphony, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra among others. Joshua was part of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA (NYO-USA) for 2 summers where he toured China and Europe.
Learn moreTony has been on the NYC World Beat, Rock, R&B, Jazz and contemporary Jazz scene for over 30 years, playing with world renowned musicians including; the Brazilian Power Samba band Pe De Bois, Babatunde Olatunji and Drums of Passion, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Terry Reid, Michal Urbaniak, Walter Bishop Jr., Randy Brecker, Michael Wolff, Badal Roy, Jeremy Wall (Spyro Gyra), Brian Kean, Frank Colon, Vic Juris, Jimmy Ponder and Carmen Lundy. He has toured Japan, Europe, Russia and the US with various artists and his own world- beat/contemporary j
Learn moreAmy is currently a diversity fellow with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She received her Bachelor’s from Lynn University, and a Master’s from Yale University. She enjoys being a teaching artist with the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. As well as with the Volta Music Foundation in Havana, Cuba.
Learn moreEthan Philion is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Chicago. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and DePaul University, Philion was the winner of the 2019 International Society of Bassists Jazz Competition. In 2020, Philion was selected to Chicago's prestigious Luminarts Jazz Fellowship. Philion was a 2015 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Artist in Residence at the Kennedy Center and holds two Downbeat Student Music Awards for Outstanding Soloist and Outstanding Small Ensemble.
Learn moreDouble Bassist Logan May recently graduated from the Manhattan School of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree where he studied with Timothy Cobb, Principal Bassist of the New York Philharmonic. This fall, Logan will be continuing his studies with Mr. Cobb at The Juilliard School where he will pursue his Master of Music degree. Logan has performed with the New World Symphony, Montclair Orchestra, Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra as well as various other ensembles in New York City.
Learn moreEli Heath is an emerging American bassist, composer, and musical director. He has appeared on recordings and at major festivals and venues across North America, Europe, and Brazil with artists including Kenny Werner, Luciana Souza, Charles Neville, Dominick Farinacci, and Jamey Haddad. Eli holds a BM/BA from Oberlin College and Conservatory in Africana Studies and Jazz Performance and is currently completing a master’s degree in Contemporary Performance at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in Boston.
Learn moreCole Davis is a rising star in the upright bass world. In 2017, he won the Ron Carter Bass Competition at only 20 years old. In 2018, he was named a “Future Jazz Master” by the National Endowment of the Arts. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Manhattan School of Music in 2019, Cole was awarded the rare honor of being accepted to the Juilliard Artist Diploma and Masters Degree Program concurrently. A busy sideman in New York City and abroad, he has played at The Kennedy Center, Rose Hall, The Appel Room, The Jazz Standard, and many other venues.
Learn moreSami Braman has been playing the fiddle since she was 6 years old, coming up amid the festivals and communities of the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant traditional music scene. She is a founding member of award-winning old-time band, The Onlies, a recipient of the Vinson Award for musical excellence, and a composer of tunes which have made their way into festival sessions across the country. Sami now teaches and performs across the U.S., and has appeared onstage alongside Laurie Lewis, Bruce Molsky, Elvis Costello, Chris Eldridge, and Darol Anger.
Learn moreDylan F. Thomas is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Valley Opera & Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where he has directed full productions of countless operas and musicals. He has directed operatic and musical theater productions for numerous organizations across the U.S., and has performed all over the world. Thomas has created a new approach to teaching acting, called "The Dressler Technique", which focuses on creating realistic, responsive, and repeatable performances for stage actors of all genres.
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