Learn from Great College Audition Prep Teachers

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.

Hi! I’m a classically trained singer with a BA and currently wrapping up Master’s in Performing Arts from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. I work as a professional opera singer and have performed across Austria, Italy, Cyprus, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Hi, I’m Derrick Raiter, a professional percussionist with over 30 years of experience. I help drummers and percussionists of all levels build strong technique, confidence, groove, and musical expression through personalized, engaging lessons. My teaching is shaped by a national performance career and seven years of private study with renowned drummer Anika Nilles.

Dr. Karla Ordonez is the former adjunct professor at McMurry, Hardin-Simmons, and Abilene Christian Universities where she taught flute, harmony, forms and analysis, and music appreciation. On top of having taught a successful and enthusiastic tri-collegiate flute studio, she continues to perform in orchestral, chamber, and solo venues.

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 am a doctoral candidate in Voice Performance and Pedagogy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and have over 20 years of teaching experience in voice, piano, and music theory. I’ve worked with students of all ages and levels—from young beginners to college-level musicians and adult learners.

Oboist Nicholas Tisherman joined the Colorado Symphony as Second/Assistant Principal Oboe in September 2017. In addition to his appointment in Denver he has appeared as a guest with orchestras across the country, notably the Philadelphia Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, and Los Angeles Philharmonic.

I am Gloria, a graduate of music, committed Music Educator, accomplished Professional Singer, and skilled Violinist. With over 9+ years of experience, I have been dedicated to teaching various aspects of music, including voice, violin, sight reading, and music theory.

I am a passionate and patient vocal coach who loves working with students that are excited about becoming better singers and musicians. In 2018, I graduated from Belmont University with two Bachelor's Degrees in Commercial Music and Music Business. In 2019, I earned a Master's Degree in Contemporary Performance from Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain.

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.