Learn from Great Classical Composition Teachers

Luke Benedict, 24, born in Winchester, Virginia, began his piano studies at age 5. He has played the piano for 18 years and has spent the last 6 years studying at Lynn University, Eastman School of Music, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

I’m a professional composer, arranger, and orchestrator from Cyprus, specializing in concert music, theater, and crossover music. My work has been performed by major ensembles, including the National Radio Symphony Orchestra of Greece (ERT), and I’ve collaborated with internationally renowned artists across multiple genres.

I'm a composer currently based in Los Angeles. My music has been heard on television, independent films, feature films, web series, documentaries in the festival circuit, and concert halls around the U.S. I've also been at the forefront of new multimedia platforms, composing music for one of the first VR television series.

Ashkan Saberi(b. Iran) is a composer and guitarist. He graduated with honors in Composition from the G. Verdi Conservatory of Turin in 2024, under the guidance of Giorgio Colombo Taccani. He has further developed his craft through masterclasses with Ivan Fedele, Gianluca Cascioli, Clara Iannotta, Mauro Lanza, and others.

Adam grew up listening to his dad practice trombone at home, and started playing clarinet in the fourth grade. In middle school, he started learning guitar and writing his own songs. In high school, Adam produced an album for his solo project and distributed his CDs. Adam studied Composition and Arranging at Azusa Pacific University, where he was a Music Theory TA and tutor.

Acclaimed as one of the most gifted musicians of her generation, Italian-born pianist Cristiana Pegoraro has consistently entertained and enlightened audiences with her inspired performances and original programming. Her skills display great technical and interpretative abilities.

Aaron Walker is a teacher, composer, and producer born and raised in Houston, TX. His interest in music began when he was introduced to the saxophone at age 10. Years later, he learned the bassoon in order to perform in an orchestral setting and studied bassoon performance at the University of Houston, where he was fortunate enough to study under his brilliant professor, Elise…

My name is Svetoslav Korotin. I am a classical guitar concert performer and educator based in Russia. I have diverse teaching experience with both children and adults. Currently, I work at two local music schools, where many of my students have successfully participated in competitions and concerts.

Hello! My name is Barnaby Palmer, I am a professional musician who enjoys an active career as conductor, clarinetist, composer, arranger, teacher and lecturer. Additionally I have broad experience as coach for a variety of academic subjects.

Hello! My name is Michalis Kailis, and I’m a professional composer, music educator and guitarist with over 5 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Composition and a Master of Music (M.Mus.) with a focus on composition.