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Bio: I am a 29-year-old graduate of Jazz Performance studies at the prestigious Capilano University and an experienced music educator who has afforded himself lessons from the very best in the world. I have first-hand knowledge from music legends like Frank Vignola, Gene Bertoncini, Chris Eldridge, and locally to Vancouver, Bill Coon, and Ron Samworth among others.

am Leonardo Furore, a passionate composer and musician specializing in creating soundtracks for films, video games, and animations. Born and raised in Italy, I pursued my artistic journey by earning a BA in Guitar Performance from the University of Chichester and an MA in Film and Game Scoring from the Film Scoring Academy of Europe.

2023 and 2024 Saxophone teacher of the Year, 2025 Baritone Sax teacher of the Year I started playing music when I was I ten. I was awarded a partial scholarship to the University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music where I majored in Classical Saxophone Performance and won the Outstanding Jazz Soloist award (2004).

Teri Danz is an internationally recognized pop vocal coach, recording artist, vocal producer, and author. A 2024 World Entertainment Award nominee, she brings decades of hands-on experience from the studio and the stage to help singers develop professional-level technique and presence. Her individualized methods have helped clients land label deals and hit the Billboard Top 20.

About Me & My Teaching Approach Professional Background With over 30 years of professional performance and 25 years of teaching experience, my musical journey has spanned across Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. I am a multi-instrumentalist (Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Drums) and a composer currently preparing for an international performance contract with Disney.

[4.95 rating over 38 reviews from another lesson platform] I am an accomplished, award-winning guitarist, composer and teacher and have been teaching guitar and music for 20 years. I have both a Bachelor's and a Masters Degree in Music.

Gina Benalcázar López is an Ecuadorian-Honduran-American composer and low brass specialist. Influenced by straight-ahead jazz, latin-jazz, and popular Latin American music, Gina has performed with and arranged/composed for various size bands ranging in style from Classical Chamber to Jazz Big Band and Salsa Bands.

Born in 1991 in Austria, I am a working musician and pedagogue living in Vienna. I have two Master's Degrees, one in Music Education majoring in wind instruments with my main instrument being jazz saxophone at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, the other in Jazz Composition at the Jam Music Lab University Vienna.

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 a pianist and music director for Disneyland! I've been working full-time in music for 15+ years and I've worked in just about every style you can think of: pop, musical theatre, classical, jazz, and many more. I've worked on more than 100 live music productions: Broadway, Off-Broadway, cruise ships, theme parks, pop, classical, film, media, and many more.