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My name is Tristan Norton and I have been a guitarist, bassist, gigging, composing, and teaching musician in Northern California for 13 years. I am a graduate of Berkeley’s prestigious California Jazz Conservatory with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies.

I'm a member of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, an associate member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and a former member of the Arditti, Penderecki, and Chester String Quartets. I have 27 years of teaching experience, at Harvard, Princeton, NYU, Wilfrid Laurier University and many summer festivals.

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).

British/American. Growing up with an American Dad from Hollywood, started my love for cinema. Growing up in England also opened my eyes to foreign films too, styles of acting and styles of film making and watching directors styles closely. My first job was in a video store. Submerged in films, I decided I wanted to be an actor.

I’m a professional composer, arranger, and orchestrator from Cyprus, specializing in concert music, theater, and crossover music. My work has been performed by major ensembles, including the National Radio Symphony Orchestra of Greece (ERT), and I’ve collaborated with internationally renowned artists across multiple genres.

I'm currently a member of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra in Seattle, WA, and a regular sub with the Seattle Symphony. I received my degrees in viola performance and music history from the New England Conservatory and a masters degree from the Eastman School of Music.

Hello! My name is Barnaby Palmer, I am a professional musician who enjoys an active career as conductor, clarinetist, composer, arranger, teacher and lecturer. Additionally I have broad experience as coach for a variety of academic subjects.

Dr. Sheryl Linch-Parker, has actively pursued a career in the field of trumpet performance and music education since she started playing the trumpet. She has served as trumpet instructor at Georgia College and State University, Professor of Music (High Brass and Music Education) and Music Coordinator at Fayetteville State University, taught elementary bands for the Hazelwood…

Anastacia Tolstonog As an experienced and passionate piano teacher from Ukraine, living in both Ukraine and the UK, I am dedicated to guiding students on their musical journeys. With a solid educational foundation from the Saratov Conservatory in Russia and extensive performance experience, I bring a rich and diverse background to my teaching.

Award-winning guitarist Francesco Barone is celebrated for his "strikingly original programs" and his ability to "play with flair and substance" (Groupmuse). Barone has graced stages across the United States as both a soloist and chamber musician.