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A Toronto-based classical guitarist whose style bridges classical guitar techniques with Middle Eastern and Arabic music. Drawing inspiration from traditional instruments like the Buzuk and Baghlama, his arrangements infuse a distinct sound into both solo and ensemble performances.

I am an American composer & sound designer and a 15 year veteran band director and music educator of grades 4-12. I taught all of those 15 years in Northeast Oklahoma, but now reside in Southwest Missouri. I am married and we have two amazing kids that keep me busy and challenge my sanity daily.

I have been performing and teaching music for many years in a variety of situations and trained at the Royal Academy of Music (London) and King's College. As a wind player (Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute and Recorder) I perform regularly in orchestras as a soloist and orchestral player and my piano skills are used as an accompanist.

I started to play piano at the age of six. Since the beginning I had a strong interest to the creation and composition. Naturally as a teenager I started to study Jazz at the piano and at the arrangement. My trumpet player skills leads me to join Reggae and current music bands. Soon after I also started to play keyboards and Hammond organ in those bands.

Matt is a globally touring tubist, Army Musician, pianist, arranger, and composer, tuba instructor at 7-time world champions The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, and is a leading proponent for the marriage of brass and electronics residing in Nashville, Tenn.

I am a composer, arranger, and bassist who began my musical journey in 2010 at the Fernando Sor Music School, where I graduated in Music Production in 2014. I later pursued a degree in Composition at Universidad Central, graduating with honors in 2019, and completed a masters degree at the Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona, where I currently live.

Adam grew up listening to his dad practice trombone at home, and started playing clarinet in the fourth grade. In middle school, he started learning guitar and writing his own songs. In high school, Adam produced an album for his solo project and distributed his CDs. Adam studied Composition and Arranging at Azusa Pacific University, where he was a Music Theory TA and tutor.

I’ve been providing musical services to music community since 1991. I’m a second generation, collegiate level classically trained musician. I've done over 1,000 professional performances covering a wide range of styles and I've personally taught over 20,000 lessons.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

I’m Matteo, a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger writing music for film, animation, and live performance. I hold a Master’s degree in Jazz Composition and a PhD in Philosophy from Scuola Normale Superiore, where I explored connections between logic and music. My approach combines creative exploration with a clear understanding of harmony and musical structure.