Learn from Great Ear Training 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.

My Background I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band.

I’m an award-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with 15+ years of experience in songwriting, music production, and performance. I’ve taught at NYU’s prestigious Songwriting and Contemporary Production Program and worked with artists from beginners to platinum-sellers, helping them refine their craft, find their voice, and reach their goals.

Sonnie graduated from the University of Pretoria with a Bachelor degree of Music, specializing in music education, music therapy and singing. She received this degree with distinction and academic honors in 2015. In the same year she started her Master’s of Musicology degree and received a bursary to study music education in Finland for six months.

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 studied classical piano at the conservatory of Мünster and have achieved the following degrees: Bachelors, Masters and an Advanced Soloists Degree (Concert Examination). I am also an experienced and active piano teacher - I have been teaching pupils of most age groups (from 8 up to seniors) since 2009. I specialize in teaching classical piano.

Im from São Paulo, Brazil. I began my musical training at the age of 8, playing the bass! With 10 started in acoustic guitar and electric guitar by 12. Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Pop, Brazilian Music, Classical, Flamenco, many different styles were my interests, and are still at the present day!

About Me I am a composer and music educator with extensive experience teaching at all academic levels. I hold an M.Mus. in Composition from Northwestern University (2001), an Artist Diploma in Composition from the Jerusalem Rubin Academy of Music & Dance (1999), and a B.Mus.

Will Franke is an accomplished musician with a diverse background, encompassing over 27 years of experience in both performance and education. Specializing in classical violin, Will also excels as a fiddle player, guitarist, mandolinist, songwriter, recording artist and sitarist, embracing genres such as jazz, folk, Indian Classical, and contemporary styles.

I’m a Venezuelan-American oboist currently pursuing my master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music on a full scholarship by the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation, where I study with Sherry Sylar of the New York Philharmonic. I previously earned my bachelor’s degree from the Peabody Institute on the Excellence in Music Leadership scholarship.