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I first wanted to play the cello when I was 7 years old, after listening to Saint-Saëns' 'The Swan' being performed at a local concert. Shortly after, I began to have cello lessons, and absolutely loved it! I have been lucky to study with fantastic teachers during my education, most recently with David Cohen (principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra).

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.

With over a decade of experience in music education and performance, I hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees with honors in Teaching and Performing Arts (Cello) from the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan. I have recently completed my Bachelor's Degree in Baroque Cello at the Conservatorio "Guido Cantelli" di Novara under the guidance of Professor Gaetano Nasillo and am…

Hi there! I’m Michael Lanier, and I love teaching music! I'm a lifelong musician of multiple instruments, and I've been teaching since 2014. I hold a bachelor's degree in music, and a master's degree in music education. I teach a variety of instruments, both common and obscure, across a diverse array of styles and genres.

Hey! My background includes 12 years of classical education in cello and piano. I graduated from music schools of I degree (6 years): Państwowa Ogólnokształcąca Szkoła Muzyczna I stopnia im. Stanisława Moniuszki w Katowicach ul. Dąbrówki 9 | 40-081 Katowice and II degree (6 years): Państwowa Szkoła Muzyczna I i II stopnia im.

Hi, I’m Travis Sykes — a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music educator with over a decade of real-world experience. I hold a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, where I studied under department chairs in Songwriting, Harmony, and Bass Guitar, and attended masterclasses with legends like James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Victor Wooten.

I am a composer and arranger with a master’s degree in musical composition from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden. My works have been performed by leading Swedish ensembles such as the Stockholm Symphonic Wind Band, KammarensembleN, Musica Vitae, the Stockholm Royal College Symphony Orchestra, and Norrbotten Neo, as well as internationally by groups including the…

Hello! My name is Andrzej, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Arts in conducting. I have a deep passion for music and education, having spent several years teaching and mentoring students in various musical disciplines. My teaching experience ranges from individual instrument lessons to leading full orchestras, always aiming to inspire a love for music and develop the unique…

I have played saxophone and piano since I was a child, so I can relate to most music students—practically all of them! I graduated from the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory in Havana, Cuba, and continued my music studies at Barry University, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in music, and at University of Miami, where I earned a master’s degree in instrumental performance.

I hold a Doctor of Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Music from Fort Hays State University, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of São Paulo, where I currently serve as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.