Learn from Great College Audition Prep Teachers

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.

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.

Hello! I'm Kevin and it's nice to meet you. Before I dive into myself, my one goal in teaching is to give you a happy and healthy relationship with music. That's it! If you walk away from our lessons, be it one or for years, I want you to always have a relationship with music that makes you smile. When you go see a movie, you appreciate the score.

I have been a private music teacher for over 10 years now, and have enjoyed it immensely! For 5 of those 10 years I worked at a music conservatory in New Jersey helping students to prepare for auditions, competitions, and exams. When COVID hit, I started teaching online and have realized that these lessons can be just as effective as in person!

Victoria Witmer is a viola, violin, and chamber music teacher who prioritizes the needs of each individual student. She teaches with the objectives of enhancing performance capabilities and inspiring a love of music. Performing around the world, Victoria has been a member of Lincoln Center Stage piano quintets and the Lucerne Festival Academy in Switzerland.

I SPECIALIZE IN: Timid or new singers or people who have never sung before. Feeling and intuitive based singing mixed with a solid foundation in understanding anatomy, breathing and inner ear training. Research and selection of contemporary repertoire for auditioning students.

Education and Background Ashley Serrano is a passionate guitarist and music educator based in the vibrant Silicon Valley Area. Born in Modesto, California, she taught herself electric guitar at age 14, drawing inspiration from legendary guitarists including Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Prince, Steve Vai, and John Petrucci.

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.

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.

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.