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I am currently completing a Master’s degree in Cello Performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London, within a highly demanding artistic and pedagogical environment, while also maintaining an active performance career in chamber music projects and professional contexts outside the academic setting.

I am a GRAMMY Nominated educator, trumpeter, guitarist, bassist, pianist, singer/songwriter, composer/arranger, drummer and recording artist. I graduated from University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor’s of Arts with a concentration in Jazz Studies and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music with a Master’s in Jazz Studies, specifically in trumpet.

I am a 2018 graduate of Florida Atlantic University. My bachelor's degree is in Music Business however, I had a concentration in violin performance as well as business. I served as Principal 2nd violin in the University Symphony from Fall '15 - Spring '16, Associate Concert Master from Fall '16 - Spring '17, and Concert Master from Fall '17 - Spring '18.

Benjamin is a musician in New York City. He has been studying music since the age of 3. His background includes Violin, Cello, Percussion, Drum Set, Voice, Electric Bass, and Upright Bass. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he majored in Upright Bass Performance. He has studied with Dave Zinno, John Lockwood, Hal Crook, Bruce Gertz, and Susan Hagen.

Hi, I am Mert Akyol, a professional musician and educator with over 15 years of guitar experience. I have a profound connection to music that completely transcends styles and genres. In fact, exploring and studying unfamiliar musical traditions from all over the world is my absolute passion.

Grounded firmly in Canada's longstanding Ottawa-valley fiddling tradition, Tom is an avid explorer of many musical genres, namely traditional & contemporary Irish, American fiddle, and jazz. Tom is a seasoned performer and an original member of the international touring band "The Fitzgeralds". He also tours frequently with Celtic group "Runa" across North America.

Mandi has been a performer since the age of four. Playing the violin since the age of 9 and the viola since the age of 13, she is passionate about empowering others to play music. She is currently principal violist in the Anderson Symphony Orchestra and the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra, and long-time violist in the GLOW Lyric Opera orchestra.

After completing her musical education, Eunice has committed to dedicating her life to educating and developing the next generation of classical musicians. She is currently a teaching artist for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra's Crescendo Education Program, where she teaches cello at the Josiah Quincy Orchestra program.

Hey There! Taylor Donskey is a music educator and multi-instrumentalist. He's been playing tunes and teaching kids, from 1 to 92, starting in 2013 and hasn't stopped since! Taylor graduated in 2013 with a Bachelors of Music from the University of Minnesota School of Music and a minor in Business Management from the Carlson School of Business.

I’m Elizabeth Lee, international performer, and passionate educator with nearly two decades of experience. My training includes degrees from McGill University and Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, where I was honored with the Artistic Excellence Award.