Learn from Great College Audition Prep Teachers

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.

I am a New York–based vocal coach and musical theatre performer fulfilling a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance (Musical Theater concentration) from NYU Steinhardt. My experience spans regional and international theatre, including work with Disney-affiliated productions, as well as extensive teaching in both private studio settings and performing arts programs.

Thomas Laubhan is a trombonist who finds joy in creating. He has found himself performing on tenor and bass trombone with many creative ensembles in the New York City area, including the Frank Zappa-esque Ed Palermo Big Band, Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, Steven Maglio tribute to Frank Sinatra, and Good Shepherd Collective.

ABRSM Exam Prep Teacher of the Year 2022 A contemporary musician, tutor and performing artist from Toronto, Canada. I play saxophone, flute, clarinet and basson. In 2013 I graduated with honors from Nizhny Novgorod State Conservatory specializing in saxophone and bassoon (Master`s degree).

Gavin Ard is a freelance trumpet player, teacher, and composer/arranger based in the NYC area. A recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance (SMTD), and holds two Master of Music Degrees; one in trumpet performance and the other in jazz composition/arranging.

Nicole Hom is a flutist and piccoloist based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Music at Georgia State University, studying with Jessica Petrasek. She holds a bachelor's degree from Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, where she studied with Patrick Williams, Associate Principal Flute of The Philadelphia Orchestra.

I am a professional touring and recording drummer and educator with over 20 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with an Associate degree in Percussion and Contemporary Music.

Harshitha Krishnan is a Grammy® nominated performing and recording artist, educator and social justice activist of Indian origin from Lagos, Nigeria, with over 15 years of professional experience and a far-from-typical life journey that informs her unique musicianship.

Hello! My name is Helen Kalishchuk. I'm trombone player, teacher and composer as well. Finished Glier Music Institute in 2019. Music is an important part of my life for more than 17 years. Being a student at Dnipropetrovsk Music College by Dnipropetrovsk Music Academy and Glier Music Institute I got good knowledges and experience that I can share with my students.

Margali Grenier (she/her) is Founder, President, and Executive Director of the nonprofit ensemble Plattsburgh Community Clarinet Choir, Incorporated (PCC), and Founder and Owner of Major Fifth Music. She is an active performer, educator, and instrument repair technician specialising in the curation and production of concerts featuring newly commissioned music.