Alaskan born saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Cooper graduated from the Berklee College of Music and completed his masters at the University of Sussex. He has performed in Los Angeles' For The Record: The Brat Pack, and Broadway's Harlem Renaissance hit After Midnight. As a writer he has written for artists such as Nathan Chester, Elias Hendricks and has performed shows he wrote in New York City venues such as 54 Below and Theater 555. He focuses on teaching expression and artistry as well as technique.
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 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 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 MoreDr. Alfonso Hernandez earned his Doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Maryland. He also holds degrees from the University of Houston, Eastman School of Music, and Lynn University. Alfonso has participated in renowned music festivals, including Chautauqua, Aspen, and Zeister Muziekdagen in the Netherlands. A passionate educator, he is the co-founder of the International Chamber Music Festival of Guatemala and has served as visiting faculty at the University of San Carlos in Guatemala.
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