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Dr. Bohdan Syroyid is a composer, pianist, and educator serving as a Professor of Music Education at the University of Salamanca. Known for a compositional style that bridges the gap between eras, his work often involves "giving sound to paintings", reimagining classical repertoire within contemporary frameworks, and reviving Ukrainian and Spanish folk music.

Dr. Ana María Hernández is a passionate teacher and performer. Solo Piccolo and Flutist of Puerto Rico Symphony, she is an active international soloist, clinician and scholar. She has been featured in concerts and master classes in 15 countries in Europe, Central and South America, the Caribbean and the United States.

With 45+ years in the industry as a vocalist, actress in film/TV, director, coach and voice over talent, many of my alum students now work professionally in opera, music theatre, film, concert work and voice over. I'm very proud of them! They are now my colleagues.

I’m an award-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with 15+ years of experience in songwriting, music production, and performance. I’ve taught at NYU’s prestigious Songwriting and Contemporary Production Program and worked with artists from beginners to platinum-sellers, helping them refine their craft, find their voice, and reach their goals.

Sopio is a New York-based jazz and contemporary vocalist and educator from the charming city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Sopio is an assistant professor at the Tbilisi State Conservatoire. She teaches jazz vocals to students pursuing their degrees. Sopio holds vocal performance workshops and classes around European higher education musical institutions.

Paul Fredericks is a 33 year old Degreed & Multi-Certified Music Teacher in the state of Connecticut. He studied jazz piano, guitar, and composition at the University of Bridgeport where he got his Bachelors in Music Performance with a focus on Music Education & Composition. He has been teaching for over 20 years in multiple music schools across CT.

I work as a professional violinist and violin instructor in Rochester, NY, performing with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and teaching private and group lessons at ROCmusic (a fantastic after-school community program) as well as maintaining a private studio.

Aleksi Zaretsky is a freelance violinist and teacher based in San Francisco. He is originally from Valley Cottage, NY. Aleksi has performed alongside the San Francisco Symphony, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, New Century Chamber Orchestra, SFJAZZ, the Monterey Symphony, Symphony Parnassus, the Concert Truck managed by Opus 3 Artists…

Hi! I’m a voice and songwriting coach with over 10 years of experience helping singers and songwriters build strong foundations and develop their unique artistic voices. I hold a degree in Musical Theatre with a Voice Concentration from Shenandoah University, and I specialize in voice training, songwriting, and music theory.

Hello! My name is Juan Carlos Narvaez, I am an American flutist studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for my master's degree in Music Performance. I graduated from West Virginia University in 2022 with a degree in Music Performance specializing in the flute. I have studied, played and taught music ranging from the Renaissance period to Contemporary Music.