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I was born in Tehran in 1993. I've been playing classical guitar for 14 years and when it comes to bass guitar, I'm a session player. I've been a permanent band member for 2 years as bassist. Moreover I've been playing ukulele for some years.

Professional Classical Guitar and Handpan Teacher Hello! My name is Saeid, and I am a passionate guitarist and handpan player with over 20 years of teaching experience. I teach Classical Guitar and Handpan to students of all levels (from beginner to advanced) I have achieved several national-level awards in Classical Guitar performances and competitions.

I am originally from Rotterdam, the Netherlands and have been playing bass since I was 13 years old. I graduated in 2023 with a degree in Electric Bass from BIMM Berlin and have studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston (Summer 2018) and Holland College in Canada (2019-2020).

Nate DeMaria is a classically trained violinist with a passion for improvisation and fiddle styles. Nate studied violin performance and string pedagogy at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory under Dr. Julian Ross, and music education at SUNY Potsdam College, graduating with a B.A. in Music (2005).

Taylor Sapanara has been teaching privately for 8 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Viola Performance from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing a Master's in Viola Performance from University of Colorado, Boulder. She has studied with viola pedagogues Susan Dubois, Jeffery Irvine, Carol Rodland, Nancy Buck, and Erika Eckert.

Katie Nestor is a music educator and violin teacher committed to helping students grow as both musicians and individuals. She believes that every student is inherently musical, and that meaningful learning begins by connecting to each student’s unique voice, experiences, and natural musical inclinations.

Hello! My name is Josh Mottley, and I have over 40 years of experience as a professional musician and music educator. I’ve toured nationally, recorded 100+ albums, and taught private lessons on guitar, piano, bass, vocals, drums, and more.

Currently based in Houston, Katherine began playing the harp at the age of seven and performing professionally at the age of ten, appearing as a soloist and with ensembles across the United States and in Europe. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University, where she studied music, history, and risk management and insurance, and a Master of Music in harp performance from…

Veselin Ninov is a Steinway Educational Partner since September 2014 and Steinway Outstanding Teacher Award recipient in 2018 and 2023. His studio includes kids and adults of all ages and all levels. Many of the students prepare for the NYSSMA auditions, International Competitions, ABRSM Exams, and play solo recitals including an annual recital of the whole studio and Zoom Class…

I cut my teeth drumming in speed-punk bands, acting/singing in a traveling theatre troupe, and eventually fronting an alt-rock band, for over a decade. I’ve worked on a number of albums for independent artists as a session musician, co-writer, producer, engineer, or mixer; often all of the above.