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Lisa Mezzacappa is a San Francisco Bay Area-based composer, bassist, bandleader, and producer. Called “one of the most imaginative figures on the Bay Area creative jazz scene” by The Mercury News and “a Bay Area treasure” by KQED public radio, she has been an active part of California’s vibrant music community for nearly 20 years.

For over 20 years I've been helping students of all ages and skill levels unlock their potential. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience under your belt, the lessons will be tailored to your unique goals and music preferences.

Elizabeth Chernyak is a Canadian violist currently pursuing a master’s in viola performance with Hsin-Yun Huang at the Juilliard School. Praised by the Sarasota Observer that she displays “an astounding level of confidence and artistry,” she is a passionate chamber musician, performer, and collaborator.

Sophia Shedd is a dynamic freelance harpist based in New York City, known for her versatility across concert, theater, and film settings. She has performed with ensembles including the Norwalk Symphony, Virginia Symphony, Waynesboro Symphony, and the Martha Graham Dance Company, and has played in theatrical productions such as Sunday in the Park with George, Albert Herring,…

Hey there! Lets discover your full musical potential through improvisation and modern string styles! Whether I’m playing viola in the orchestra with a hip-hop artist like Rick Ross, or playing jazz violin at a venue in NYC, I have used a modern string approach to develop a deep relationship and understanding of my instrument and the music I play.

Hello! I’m Joy. I’m a violist and violinist from Taiwan. I started learning viola at seven years old and violin at nine. Since I started playing, I immediately fell in love with the warm and human-like tone of both instruments. I graduated from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance.

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Vasco Mendes Canastra is a Portuguese violinist from Porto. He began his musical studies in May 2011, studying violin with Professor João Paz. Four years later, he continued his studies with violin teacher Pedro Rocha. From 2015 to 2019, he studied at the Academia de Música de Costa Cabral (AMCC) under Professor Sergey Arutyunyan, where he completed the Professional Course of…

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…

Cecilia Ferron is an accomplished Italian violinist with a remarkable career in the world of classical music. She made her highly anticipated debut at the renowned Kammer Musiksaal – Philharmonie in Berlin with her Trio in May 2023. Cecilia's journey in music began at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan, where she cultivated her skills on the violin.