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I'm ready to help you bring your musicianship to the next level. As a lifelong musician and avid learner, I have been through the paces of learning new skills and studying a wide range of disciplines. Across years of teaching, I have put together a creative and engaging approach to lessons. I cannot wait to share my enthusiasm with you.

Hi, I am Luis Salas, a comprehensive Venezuelan musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer. I play and teach guitar and electric bass. With 30 years of musical experience, I perform a wide variety of musical genres such as jazz, salsa, blues, rock, pop, bossa nova, samba and milonga, among others. Why study with me?

• (2005 – 2010) Director, guitarist and vocalist of the folk ensemble “Takix Huayra” • (2006 – 2008) Various presentations at the Main Church of Conocoto as an outstanding student of the “La Scala” Academy. • 2008 to present) Tutor of music • (2008-2009) Teacher of the Primary Section of the Liceo del Valle Educational Unit, being also in charge of the student group and the choir.

Traditional Irish fiddle player Finóla Lawlor hails from Dublin in Ireland and has been playing traditional Irish Music since the age of six. Finóla has toured globally with Irish dance troupes and plays regularly around Ireland in traditional Irish groups.

Skully Lawrence is a native of Sierra Vista, AZ and moved to Norwich, England at age 21 to play with an American childhood friend and 3 British lads in a band named “Allied Forces”. After much touring and efforts to launch the band he returned to Phoenix, AZ. Within a couple of years he joined up with Lurch Killz (original bass player for Sacred Reich).

Hello! I have been teaching for over 20 years and specialize in teaching violin, viola, voice, music theory, beginning voice, and sitar. I absolutely love to teach and support the mental health and well-being of all my students. I obtained a BA in Psychology and BM in Viola Performance from Oberlin Conservatory in 2010, and a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory in…

My name is Caitlin Edwards and I've been playing and writing music for twenty years. I play guitar, violin, and ukulele. I have my Bachelors of Music (Music Therapy) from Western Illinois University. I am a board certified music therapist, but I also give music lessons. I can provide beginner to expert guitar, violin, and ukulele lessons for all ages.

Are you ready to take your music to the next level with someone who’s not just been there—but lived it? Meet Shon M., a seasoned music educator, multi-instrumentalist, and professional touring artist with over 35 years of real-world experience on stages and in studios across the globe.

Nancy Wu has served as Associate Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 1989. She performs regularly with the MET Chamber Ensemble and has been a guest artist with the Chamber Music Society of Martha’s Vineyard and the Fondation Giannada in Martigny, Switzerland. Ms. Wu has been a coach for the Verbier Festival Orchestra since its founding in 2000.

Andrew F. Simpson — Principal Violist | Orchestral Audition Specialist With a professional career spanning over 45 years across Europe and North America, I bring firsthand experience from the world’s great concert halls directly to my students. Since 1978 I have been an active performer as orchestral musician, chamber musician, and soloist.