Learn from Great Jazz Piano Teachers

Maria Eva Jacobs is a licensed music educator PreK-12, who is currently the Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Voice at Kent State Universiy. She is a national recording and voice over artist and her music has charted on the Groove Jazz and Smooth Jazz Holiday Charts.

I am a passionate music teacher, performer, and songwriter with a deep belief in music as a path to self-expression, connection, and transformation. With years of experience across multiple genres — from rock and blues to world music and singer-songwriter traditions — I guide students not just in technique, but in finding their unique voice and musical identity.

Roberto Sion is without a doubt among the most respected and active names in the Brazilian instrumental music scene. As Japan's OPA magazine said, "because of his creativity, Roberto Sion is one of the most important alto-saxophonists in the world."

With over a decade of experience as a music educator, professional musician, and composer, I have taught and performed across Tunisia at major institutions and festivals.

I'm a modern violinist/composer graduated from Berklee College of Music. Classically trained since the age of 7, and now professionally playing modern music including Jazz/World/Modern Groove. Teaching has always been my passion, due to it, I came up with an efficient system of learning music theory and multiple genres of music.

Ryan Mascilak is a singer, multi-genre composer, arranger, and accompanist. In the span of 3 years, he received his BA in Film Scoring from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.He is a native of Middlesex County, MA, and a lover of all things nature.

I am a professional jazz pianist, composer and music educator. I love teaching jazz and classical music to students of all ages, and I'm passionate about making music knowledge accessible to all. I'm a curious soul who loves exploring the worlds of micro-rhythm, philosophy of music and piano technique.

Ryan Hernandez began his musical training in Huntington Beach, California, guided by esteemed blues musician Walter Trout. Upon moving to New Jersey in 2010, Ryan was gradually exposed to the Tri-state 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.

I'm a passionate and experienced piano instructor with over a decade of training. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Redlands, where I developed a strong foundation in classical music. I'm also well-versed in a wide range of other styles, including jazz, bossa nova, soul, and more.

John Gray has been teaching since 2011, privately and in public and private schools throughout the New York Tri-state area and online. John teaches private lessons on bass (upright and electric), guitar, piano, ukulele, voice, and ensemble music classes.