Learn from Great College Audition Prep Teachers

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.

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…

**New students are welcome to a free 15-minute trial lesson. If you decide to study weekly, you’ll also receive preferred discounted rates.** I help students of all ages build confidence and enjoy making music — from complete beginners to those who’ve gone on to perform at Carnegie Hall, sing Off-Broadway, and earn spots at top conservatories.

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.

Music has been the foundation of my life for decades. I hold a Ph.D. in Violin Performance and have performed as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral player, and educator throughout my career. My experiences in both performance and teaching have shaped my belief that technical excellence and meaningful human connection are equally essential to musical growth.

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.

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.

Saxophonist, flautist, and clarinettist, Camron Andrews, received his Bachelors of music degree from The University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has worked in a range of musical settings in South Africa and abroad. Camron recently returned from an international tour with the hit musical, Chicago, The Musical.

Lea is a vocalist (soprano), pianist, and singer-songwriter. She studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, in the studio of Vinson Cole and Dr. William Cotten. She also studied at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music in the studio of Cynthia Clayton.

Seth Almond is a versatile trombonist who has experience in many musical ensembles. These include orchestral, concert band, brass quintet, jazz band, jazz combo, brass band, and Marine Corps Band settings. He also has a studio where he teaches trombone, euphonium, and tuba players. Seth is originally from Memphis, TN, but he grew up is the small college town of Auburn, AL.