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Jon Dostou is a contemporary composer, arranger, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has been making music on stages around the United States for many years. From 2018-2020 he served as the Music Director for Northern California's Premier Party Band, Superbad, headlining shows throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Hello! My name is Sachi, and I am a professional violinist and teacher based in Paris. I performed with the Milan Symphony Orchestra (1999–2003) and later worked as an extra violinist at the Paris Opera (2008–2014). For 10 years, I have been teaching violin to students of all ages, from complete beginners to advanced players preparing for competitions and conservatory exams.

Hello! My name is Rebecca McKee and I teach violin and viola. Teaching has always been my passion and I have 40+ years of experience. I am a registered Suzuki violin/viola instructor in Tucson, Arizona. My other teaching experience includes Music Together, Music First, Lead Guitar, viola/chamber music teacher at the Rocky Ridge Music Center’s Junior Artist Immersion camp, and…

• (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.

Jezreel Houtz is an award-winning cellist and online private cello teacher. Within just three years of learning the cello, he performed as a soloist with the CKYO Symphony Orchestra. He has also won competitions including the BorchardtConcerto Competition and was named a finalist in the Hilton Head Concerto Competition.

I’m an award-winning composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with 15+ years of experience in songwriting, music production, and performance. I’ve taught at NYU’s prestigious Songwriting and Contemporary Production Program and worked with artists from beginners to platinum-sellers, helping them refine their craft, find their voice, and reach their goals.

Lopez writes melodic songs that stay with you long after the recording has finished. That doesn’t happen every day. It’s one of those criticisms that pops up every time we compare Pop Music to Jazz. Surprisingly, for a debut album, Lopez’ debut belongs on this year’s top ten list.” Cadence Magazine Jeff was born and raised in New York City, He has been playing bass for 40 years…

I began my musical journey at the age of 8, studying violin, adding piano at age 16 and performing vocally from the age of 8. I have participated in orchestras from ages 13-18, choirs from the ages of 6-present. I was a soprano soloist in the Youth for Understanding Chorale's tour to South America and Europe, recording as a soloist at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Ania Safonova is a violinist and teacher, with extensive experience in orchestral leadership at the highest professional level. She was Associate Concertmaster, Royal Opera House Orchestra (2008–2019), and Associate Leader, Hallé Orchestra (2001–2006).

Dmitri Gilchrist embodies the personality of a true rocker and metal head. At 14, Dmitri picked up bass and spent his youth playing in bands and studying any material he could find. As a natural challenge seeker, he idolized bassists such as Flea (RHCP), John Myung (Dream Theater), Les Claypool (Primus), and Geddy Lee (Rush).