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I'm Matt Langley, a New Zealand-born songwriter, recording artist and qualified teacher currently based in Japan. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and History from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand (1992–1997), and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) from Victoria University, Wellington (2006–2007), along with a TESOL/TEFL Certificate (120 hours,…

Ellynne Rey is a professional singer based in the New York greater metro area. She performs in a variety of settings, has recorded a few CDs, and is currently on the music faculty of 2 universities in Connecticut. She is also a songwriter, lyricist, and composer/pianist.

For over 35 years, Bobbie Pell has shared her love of story with audiences of all ages through written works, storytelling performances, and workshops. Her specialty area, Celtic folklore and traditions, focuses on faerie lore, ballads, and archetypical myths. Her first book, THE HIGHLAND HEART, explores themes of true love, faerie encounters, and a hero's journey to wholeness.

Hello there! I am a guitarist of 18 years with much experience in bass, piano, songwriting, and singing! I’ve been playing in different bands, ensembles, and various groups ranging over genres such as CCM (contemporary Christian music), to rock, R&B, country, metal, and many others. As of early 2024, I graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Welcome! I’m Sara, a professional vocalist with over 15 years of performance experience across multiple genres including Rock, Americana, Pop, and Ballads. I’ve performed in bands, as a solo artist, and in musical theater productions, giving me a well-rounded perspective on both vocal technique and live performance.

My name is Ezra Hapner and I'm a drummer/percussionist and rapper. I recently graduated from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music with a BA in Ethnomusicology. My background is in jazz and rock on the Western drum set but I have accrued experience playing a variety of percussion instruments including tabla, tombak, daf, riq, congas, and timbales.

Hello! My name is Nathan. I am a professional musician and have taught music students since 2010. As a solo performer, I am a singer-songwriter, pianist, and organist. My original music is pretty eclectic, but generally falls into the Christian and Jazz genres.

I am a professional songwriter, recording artist, and educator with four years of experience teaching songwriting at Berklee College of Music. I’ve worked with students at every stage of their creative development—from beginners finding their voice to advanced writers building professional portfolios.

Hayden Greyson (Bachelor of Science Degree in Teaching Music, All Grades from NYU) has years of experience innovatively teaching music in both the public school system and via private lessons. In 2022, he was the Writer/Puppeteer for Erwin & Oatmeal (Musical, Educational Puppet Show) from which one of his original songs called “No Big Deal” was a semi-finalist in the 2022…

Hi! I’m Rocío Cravero, a professional vocalist and certified vocal coach with over 10 years of experience on stage and in the studio. I specialize in helping singers develop healthy vocal technique, build confidence, and express their authentic artistic voice.