Learn from Great Music Theory Teachers

Welcome! I'm Ali Hussain, an oud player, educator, and author deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Arabic music and spirituality. With over a decade of experience performing and teaching across the Western world and beyond, I specialize in guiding students through the art of oud playing, Arabic maqam theory, and the deeper cultural and spiritual contexts of the music.

**JUST ADDED SOME MORNING & EVENING AVAILABILITY TO MY SCHEDULE** Ross James is a guitarist, bassist, pedal-steel guitarist, and singer/songwriter currently residing in the Denver Area. Since 2012, Ross has been a regular collaborator with Phil Lesh, and has shared the stage with many greats including Bob Weir, John Scofield, Dave Schools, Warren Haynes, Jim James, Stanley Jordan,…

I'm a performer, songwriter, composer, director, and general lover of music. Guiding you on your next level of musical discovery brings me joy. Growing up, I studied classical and jazz piano, and in my teen years started writing original songs, singing and playing guitar.

Kaitlyn Ronstadt is a freelance pianist and private teacher located in the Pacific Northwest. Kaitlyn completed both her Master's in Music in Piano Performance and Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance at Western Washington University.

Hi there! I’m Michael Lanier, and I love teaching music! I'm a lifelong musician of multiple instruments, and I've been teaching since 2014. I hold a bachelor's degree in music, and a master's degree in music education. I teach a variety of instruments, both common and obscure, across a diverse array of styles and genres.

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.

Aaron is an educator, oboist, ukulele player, and performer. Aaron graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a bachelors degree in instrumental music education. He taught middle school and high school band in North Carolina for the past 5 years, and has been teaching private lessons for 7 years.

Ksenia Vasileva is a Russian-born, New York City–based bassist, sound designer, and composer whose career bridges live performance, sonic branding, and music technology. After achieving major success in her home country performing across jazz, pop, and experimental scenes, she decided to move on and pursue an international path in music and innovation.

Anne Chao is a 24-year-old flutist who was born in the United States and raised in Taiwan. She is passionate about connecting with audiences through music, and her performances span a wide range of settings—from concert halls to hospitals, nursing homes, and community spaces—bringing meaningful musical experiences to diverse communities.

Elise Barber has a Master's degree in Elementary Music Education, a Bachelor of Secondary Music Education, Orff Level III certification, RCM Piano Grade 10, and over 10 years of experience in musical education. She has worked as an elementary school music teacher, a piano teacher, and an accompanist/singer. Elise is also a licensed Musikgarten instructor.