Learn from Great Sibelius Teachers

Sometimes, I wish composing was as easy as making yogurt—once started, it would essentially create more of itself. Even though that is definitely not the case, I generally still take more enjoyment in the disorderly scrawls on the manuscript paper piling up on my desk than in the tangy bacteria cultures in my crockpot.

Hello, my name is Siobhan. I am a passionate and versatile music teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. I am dedicated to helping my students achieve their musical goals and enjoy watching them progress. My teaching career began at the age of 16 when I taught private violin lessons.

I am Francis, the founder of Philnote Music Consult. A Musicologist, full-time Musician, Professional Pianist, Clarinetist, and Score Arranger. An experienced Music Director and Educator. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in music degree (B.A mus) from the department of music, University of Ibadan.

Though only 24 years of age (b. 1994), Ohio-born Benjamin Fryxell is already a seasoned veteran of the cello. He has given numerous performances over the years, and has concertized as a soloist with orchestras such as the Blue Ash-Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, the Seven Hills Sinfonietta, the National Repertory Orchestra, and others.

Hiya, nice to e-meet you! I am a professional teacher, trumpeter and conductor who graduated from the Royal College of Music (2022) and The University of Edinburgh (2018), both with First class degrees. In the past year, I have worked with BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic among others.

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.

I approach music with a holistic mindset: with work ethic and discipline, yet also empathy and passion from the student's perspective. I see music as a tool to enhance the expression that already exists within the individual, while pinpointing necessary skills that still need to be developed.

Hi, I’m Yonatan. I'm a passionate music educator with nearly 10 years of teaching experience. I recently earned a master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music, and before that, I studied trombone and composition in Milan, Italy.

Hello! My name is Soledad Maldonado. I´m a Composer, Orchestra Conductor, Violinist, and Pianist from Argentina, with over 15 years of experience in music education and artistic creation. I hold a degree in Musical Composition from the National University of Córdoba. Where I also worked as an Assistant Professor in the Composition Department.

Merlyn Kelly is a professional bassist from Los Angeles, now based in Tokyo, with extensive international touring and recording experience. Skilled in electric, upright, and synth bass, he has performed in over 30 countries across genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and more.