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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.

As a professional musician and educator with 30 years of performance experience, my mission is to help students unlock their full rhythmic and artistic potential through a holistic approach to music. Today, my strengths as an instructor lie in my ability to bridge the gap between rigorous classical discipline and the dynamic adaptability required in modern commercial music.

“I have a passion for music and my greatest goal in life is to share that passion one way or another.” Zach started his musical journey before he could speak with his father starting his ear-training as a toddler. He’s taught all levels of guitar, piano and voice for several years.

I am a professional Brazilian cellist, multi-instrumentalist, and music creator working across classical, contemporary, and popular music. My artistic practice moves between concert performance, improvisation, composition, and interdisciplinary collaboration, exploring the cello as both a traditional and experimental instrument.

Clare has years of experience as a musician after beginning violin at age 8, and piano at age 9. She was awarded a full scholarship at the University of Tasmania after being accepted into the Prelude Program, which allowed her to begin her Bachelor of Music whilst concurrently completing her final year at school.

Hello, I am Esengül Yıldız, I have obtained my Master's degree in both violin pedagogy and violin performance at Amsterdam Art University in addition to Bachelor's degree in classical violin in the same institution. While continuing my active concert life in the Netherlands by performing as a professional violinist in a wide range of ensembles and orchestras, I also participate in…

Hello! I'm Ryan W. Tedder, originally from Tulsa, OK, and now based in Chicago, IL, where I've lived for over a decade. My musical journey began at a young age, inspired by my uncle, a Grammy-winning classical bassoonist. He gifted me a clarinet, sparking my lifelong passion for music.

I am a graduate student of Violin Performance at Sacramento State University and have been teaching in the Sacramento area for a year. I enjoy serving as concertmaster for the University's Symphony Orchestra and participating in chamber music. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Violin Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

I have 10 years of experience teaching privately and have been taking private music instruction for most of my life. I graduated from Michigan State University in 2015 with a bachelors degree in Jazz Studies. I studied under the great Rodney Whitaker of Jazz Lincoln Center fame and Randy Napoleon who is most known for his work with Freddy Cole.

I have trained classically under world-renowned teachers throughout the United States and Europe, and my passions have also brought me to jazz, pop, hip hop, and folk music, as well as improvisation in all of these styles. I would be delighted to help you learn a new tune, develop the basics of jazz improvisation, or help you prepare for your recital!