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I am a classically trained percussionist with a Master of Music from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Music from Central Michigan University. My performance background includes regular appearances with the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Sinfonietta Orchestra.

Hello! My name is Juan Carlos Narvaez, I am an American flutist studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for my master's degree in Music Performance. I graduated from West Virginia University in 2022 with a degree in Music Performance specializing in the flute. I have studied, played and taught music ranging from the Renaissance period to Contemporary Music.

My name is Chris Collier and I am a professional musician living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. I have been gigging professionally since 2015 and teaching private lessons since 2014. My main touring gig right now is with the War and Treaty, and I also play with other acts like Amythyst Kiah, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Kylie Morgan, Safari Room, and others when I can!

Samuel Ferreira is a Brazilian baritone, voice teacher, and psychoanalyst, dedicated to vocal artistry and performance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and a Master’s in Voice Performance from Georgia State Universitya, USA.

Margali Grenier (she/her) is Founder, President, and Executive Director of the nonprofit ensemble Plattsburgh Community Clarinet Choir, Incorporated (PCC), and Founder and Owner of Major Fifth Music. She is an active performer, educator, and instrument repair technician specialising in the curation and production of concerts featuring newly commissioned music.

Jeff Pifher is an award-winning instrumentalist, composer, and producer. Recently he has received wide recognition with the release of the self produced short documentary In the Same Direction: Jeff Pifher & Socrates' Trial (2020) which chronicles Jeff and his band's latest projects garnering 24 “Best Documentary” and “Best Music” awards from film festivals worldwide.

Hello! I’m Elena, I’m Italian and I’m a professional mezzosoprano :) All ages, all levels, all hearts are welcome! On top of my artistic career, which is now 20+ years old, I have 10 years of solid everyday experience in the musical teaching field, with particular regards for online teaching. My specialties are: teaching opera voice and kids’ vocality.

British/American. Growing up with an American Dad from Hollywood, started my love for cinema. Growing up in England also opened my eyes to foreign films too, styles of acting and styles of film making and watching directors styles closely. My first job was in a video store. Submerged in films, I decided I wanted to be an actor.

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.

I have been a private music teacher for over 10 years now, and have enjoyed it immensely! For 5 of those 10 years I worked at a music conservatory in New Jersey helping students to prepare for auditions, competitions, and exams. When COVID hit, I started teaching online and have realized that these lessons can be just as effective as in person!