Meet Our Amazing Teachers
We asked each of our teachers a question.
Check out what they have to say…
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Michael Savona
GUITAR
How would you describe your style of teaching?
”My style of teaching is based around fostering a love of music while giving my students…” -
Lori Oussoren
PIANO
What do I like most about teaching?
”The thing I love most about teaching is seeing the excitement and thrill my students have…” -
Alison Haines
PIANO & VOICE
What do you love about teaching music?
”I love helping students to develop a solid understanding of the basics, and watching…” -
Chiki Ogawa
PIANO
What do you love about teaching music?
”I love when I am teaching the students and seeing them have an "Aha moment" when…” -
Emily Zhou
PIANO
Why do you teach music?
“Music is my life. I enjoy sharing my love for music with others and truly believe in how it improves people’s lives. “
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Eva Meier
PIANO
Why is it important to learn an instrument?
“Instruments are like a new language, a way to represent and express yourself. It can lead you down paths in life you would never expect,…
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Gabriell Queneville-Belair
PIANO
The three songs I would take with me on a deserted island are:
“1. Ballade No.4 in F minor by Chopin, which is in my opinion one of the greatest pieces…” -
Gary Forbes
PIANO
Why do you teach music?
”We are constantly surrounded by music. We hear music while we work, shop, drive…” -
Harry Bartlett
GUITAR
How would you describe your style of teaching?
”I’m an open-minded teacher who offers patient, personal, and intuitive lessons. As a teacher…” -
Jemall Earle
PIANO & GUITAR
Why is it important to learn an instrument?
”I think its important to have some sort of creative outlet going through life…” -
Jonathan Tortolano
CELLO
“My daughter, Fabia, thinks all musicians are nuts.”
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Karina Muhir
PIANO & VOICE
Songs I would take to a deserted island are:
“Don’t worry be happy, Yesterdays , written by Jerome Kern and finally, Canned Heat by Jamiroquai (to dance a bit.)”
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Lia Gronberg
PIANO & VIOLIN
Why do you teach music?
”I teach music because I want to inspire students to explore their musicality. There are so many amazing aspects…” -
Marie Haines
PIANO
What do you love about teaching music?
”Music education provides an opportunity for children and adults to develop completely…” -
Maggie Maloney
PIANO
What do you love about teaching music?
”I love teaching music because I enjoy introducing students to new musical…” -
Mark Ritter
GUITAR
What do you love about teaching music?
”I love teaching because it allows me to share things I find musically exciting…” -
Maryanna Boyd
PIANO
What do you love about teaching?
What I love most about teaching is being able to pass on a skill that gives me a lot of joy in my life, as well as seeing the excitement when my students recognize their own progress and are able to play pieces of music that they really enjoy.
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Molefe Mohamid-Mitchell
VIOLIN
Why is it important to learn an instrument?
”Learning an instrument can have many positive effects on an individual's development…” -
Micki-Lee Smith
VIOLIN
What I love about teaching music
”I love when I can find a song that a student really enjoys, and can get excited…” -
Mikayla Bondy
VOICE
What do you like most about teaching?
“I love igniting a love for music in a student. Music has had the biggest positive impact on my life, and it brings me so much joy to be able to introduce others to this amazing force…..
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Oliver Lovekin
GUITAR
What do you love about teaching music?
”I love helping students overcome obstacles so they can improve on their instruments and…” -
Randy Chang
PIANO
How would you describe your style of teaching?
”In three words: spontaneous, flexible, and tailored. :)” -
Sarah Thai
PIANO
What three songs would you take to a deserted island?
”In the case I was to have access to only three songs whilst being trapped on a deserted island...” -
Solomon Younan
GUITAR
What do you love about teaching music?
”I love collaborating with other people to create something beautiful! Teachers and…” -
Tudor Plopeanu
DRUMS
How would you describe your style of teaching?
“My style of teaching explores different genres, vocabulary, and sonic palettes, while being…”