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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.

I am a doctoral candidate in Voice Performance and Pedagogy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and have over 20 years of teaching experience in voice, piano, and music theory. I’ve worked with students of all ages and levels—from young beginners to college-level musicians and adult learners.

I recently taught at Colby College as an adjunct music associate - I taught private lessons, coached small ensembles, and played principal horn for the Colby Symphony Orchestra as well as the Colby Wind Ensemble. I received my doctoral degree from the Eastman School of Music where I studied under Prof Peter Kurau and taught secondary lessons to University of Rochester River Campus…

I want to share my passion for music and singing with you. Music teachers have literally changed my life. I know what an encouraging, kind cheerleader — who also gently pushes you to step a foot outside your comfort zone — can do for your confidence and ability to achieve your goals.

Hello! I’m a professional classical guitar teacher with 38 years of experience and a proven, personalized teaching method. Over the years, I’ve taught more than 300 students of all ages and levels — from young beginners to conservatory applicants. Many of my students have gone on to pursue advanced musical studies and perform internationally.

I have happily taught piano students of all ages and levels since 1980 when my husband and I began Massoud Piano Studio in our home. I received my advanced piano training at Hartt School of Music as a piano major and later on at Longy School of Music, where I was selected to perform the Bach Concerto in D Minor with the Chamber Orchestra in 1978.

I earned my Masters and Bachelors of Music in Viola Performance from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2026 and 2023, where I studied with renowned violist and pedagogue Kate Hamilton. Having won the concerto competition in 2026, I soloed with both the UNLV Symphony and Chamber Orchestra. I was also Principal Viola of the UNLV Symphony for 6 years.

ORGAN, PIANO AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE: I started with organ lessons in primary school and studied organ under the guidance of Prof. Wim Viljoen at the University of Pretoria. I also took part in UNISA’s first National Organ competition in 1996. I also acted as organist at many churches during the years in Pretoria and Louis Trichardt.

I'm very passionate about music and drums and love teaching them! I've taught hundreds of students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. I have an AA degree in Drum Set Performance from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California and studied with many notable teachers including Tommy Igoe, John Xepoleas, Fred Dinkins, and Rob Carson.

Abigail began her music career at the young age of four years of age with private music classes. She continued her musical studies and went on to complete RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) exams from Toronto, Ontario passing with First Class Honours.