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I'm a Jazz Pianist and a film score composer. I studied at the Center for Jazz Studies in Israel, performing with, and composing for ensembles throughout the country. Following my studies in Israel, I attended The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Los Angeles to pursue my BFA in Jazz Piano.

Hi! I'm Jade, a cellist currently working towards a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory. I have held principal & assistant principal positions at the Grammy-winning New York Youth Symphony, Manhattan School of Music Precollege, and Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

"Not everyone who makes music can teach music. Jeff Gee can do both" I help students with songwriting , improvisation and playing from the heart. I help students understand the music theory behind chord progressons, creating solos and riffs, lyric writing and much more. I have a passion for making these things easy to understand.

I've been making music since the age of 5 and have been teaching since I was 15. I'm deeply rooted in music and have a very strong & individualistic knowing and understanding on how to view every student as unique unto themselves, therefore I would teach you the foundations you need and will know, yet focus on the details of what you feel you truly want out of the instrument, and…

My name is Tommy Marolda and I am a Grammy Awarded songwriter-music producer. I love teaching anything that has to do with music. I am passionate about passing my musical knowledge on to those who desire to learn an instrument, singing, songwriting, and recording. From beginners to advanced I am patient and respect the needs of all my students.

Jason Cairati is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, playing and writing music in varying styles from jazz, pop, rock, classical, and EDM. A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. Jason had the privilege to work and perform with the world-renowned alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa, playing a range of indo-jazz and free jazz compositions.

Gwen Wahman has performed with such Jazz legends as Ron Carter, Elvin Jones and Frank Gant (more listed below) and in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Aaron Davis Hall, many NYC Jazz clubs and venues, Tavern on the Green and internationally.

Hi, I’m Charlie – a UK-born songwriter, musician, and mentor now based just outside Berlin. Since signing my first publishing deal with EMI in 2005, I’ve written songs with and for artists like Simply Red, Melanie C, Michael Patrick Kelly, Marco Mengoni, LEA, Michael Schulte, and Colin Blunstone (The Zombies).

I've been teaching guitar for over 11 years, working with students of all ages and experience levels. My approach is focused on helping each student develop their own musical voice while building strong technical foundations and confidence on the instrument.

Ellynne Rey is a professional singer based in the New York greater metro area. She performs in a variety of settings, has recorded a few CDs, and is currently on the music faculty of 2 universities in Connecticut. She is also a songwriter, lyricist, and composer/pianist.