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Music is more than notes — it’s connection, confidence, and creativity. That’s what I bring to every lesson. I am Kristopher Gottlieb, a guitarist, vocalist, and music creator with over fifteen years of professional experience. From 2012 to 2022, I toured across the United States with the professional band CBDB, performing in numerous cities and festivals nationwide.

I've been working professionally in music for more than 20 years as a producer, audio engineer, musician, composer, and arranger. I've had the opportunity to work with artists including Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Dr. Dre, and others, along with producing music that has been placed in television and commercial media.

Hello there! I am a lifelong musician with a passion for both music and teaching. In my 20+ years of experience as a music instructor, I have guided many students of all ages along their journey to achieve their musical goals. I am patient, have a good sense of humor, and methodical in my way of teaching.

As a multi-instrumentalist and graduate of Berklee College of Music, I am passionate about sharing my expertise in songwriting, classical and contemporary performance, and music theory with others. I'm a working musician currently based in Atlanta, GA, and I have over 15 years of musical experience - ranging from performing as a violist in classical orchestras, to working as a…

I SPECIALIZE IN: Timid or new singers or people who have never sung before. Feeling and intuitive based singing mixed with a solid foundation in understanding anatomy, breathing and inner ear training. Research and selection of contemporary repertoire for auditioning students.

Joseph Marcello is an American composer and author, and the director of Music for Life Studios in Northfield, Massachusetts. His most recent commission was Romanza, a violin concerto composed for the Vermont Philharmonic, premiering to great acclaim in 2019, and he is the recipient of the Delius Award for Composers for his Dances of the Night, as well as a 2010 New England…

Geno, life-long musician from Austin, Texas, grew up in the renowned 78704 zip code surrounded by some of Austin's most iconic musical legends like Rocky Erickson, Marcia Ball, and Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Geno started playing piano and taking voice lessons at age seven and later attended Austin High School, playing tuba in band and orchestra.

Born and raised in San Diego California, Michael started guitar lessons at the age of 15. In 1992, after high school, Michael was invited to join “G-Spot”, a local Ska Punk Band that was made up of former founding members of “Buck O Nine”. “G-Spot” was signed to Immune Records in 1997 and released their first CD that same year.

Specializations: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Exams, Certificate of Merit (CM), Trinity College London (TCL) Exams, Advanced Placement (AP) Music Theory, Piano Performance, Piano Improvisation, Composition, Songwriting, Music Theory, Guest Lectures, Masterclasses, Collegiate Music Course Developer, University Professor, International Classical…

I have been teaching guitar for over 15 years. I started teaching when I was in college, teaching my friends around the dorms. I grew up playing in bands as soon as I picked up the guitar. That's why I love teaching. I remember how good it felt to learn an instrument when I was a teenager.