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Hello! My name is Jonny Java Mantra and I was born in the Bronx, NYC. I have been playing guitar for 30 years (since the age of 6.) I am a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and La Guardia HS of Music, Art, and Performing Arts in NYC. I have traveled and toured the world performing for over 15 years and I currently play guitar for the US Army Band in Colorado Springs.

I am a professional classical guitarist, international recording artist, music educator, and musicologist currently residing in Hong Kong. I am a graduate in guitar performance from both the Conservatorio “G. B. Martini” (Bologna) and the Royal Academy of Music (London).

I am a guitarist and clarinetist with a Master of Music from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of South Florida. I’ve been performing and teaching for over a decade, with experience spanning classical, contemporary, and improvisational styles.

Hi there! My name is Ed and I'm a performing musician and educator. I've taught for over 15 years to all ages and I have experience in a wide range of musical styles. I studied piano in university and have performed professionally in groups and as a solo artist covering a wide range of styles including including rock, jazz, folk, country, reggae, Celtic, funk, and classical.

I graduated with honors from the Berklee College of Music in 1997. For over 15 years, I have taught at Israel's top academies, including the Rimon School, The Joint New School, the Stricker Conservatory, and the Givat Washington Academy. I have mentored dozens of students, helping them achieve thriving international careers in advanced guitar.

Roy Lev-Ari was born in Nairobi, Kenya where he attended the Italian school of Kenya and then finished his high school studies in the International school of Kenya. Roy started playing music in his early teenage years when he fell in love with the guitar and heavy metal music.

I’ve been studying guitar privately for over 30 years and have taught professionally for more than 20. My teaching covers a wide range of styles—including jazz, pop, rock and blues—with a strong foundation in improvisation, music theory, and ear training.

Leo Testoni grew up in São Paulo, Brazil, surrounded by the sounds of his musician father, which sparked his passion for music early on. He started with classical guitar but quickly dove into electric and acoustic styles, performing professionally by age 16.

Music has always been my life’s compass. The year 2004 marked a turning point when I decided to fully embrace this passion, enrolling at Saint Louis College of Music in Rome. Under the expert guidance of M° Lello Panico, I graduated in 2009 with a degree in modern guitar. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to perform and teach both in Italy and internationally.

I'm a guitarist, composer and teacher that started playing guitar at the age of 10 and learned from teachers such as Patrice Boudot Lamot (Blues, Rock), Sheryl Bailey (Jazz), and Maurice Arenas (Jazz Fusion). I played in jazz fusion, funk, blues and rock bands, and played for artists such as Marta High (one James Brown’s backing vocalist), Omar Lye Fook, or The JB’s (members of…