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I am a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and Florida State University. I have worked professionally in an established string quartet (Lindsayan), a Piano trio (Arlington), performed with Orchestras (recently leading the viola section of the Ulster Orchestra, in Belfast, Northern Ireland), at respected national chamber music festivals, and for studio recordings in a wide…

Matthew Madonia, Houston based, rising virtuoso, is a sought-after orchestral violinist, chamber musician, and recitalist. He is known for his “inspiring” and “partnership-oriented” style built on an “intense and emotional” fidelity to musicality and accessibility.

I was born in the former USSR, Republic of Moldova. I graduated as a Teacher, Orchestra Conductor and Performer at the "Stefan Neaga" Republican College of Music and then at the University of Arts in Chisinau, Moldova. I'm currently in Portugal, Coimbra. I'm working at the Coimbra Regional Conservatory and other schools and musical academies, as a Piano and Accordion teacher.

I first wanted to play the cello when I was 7 years old, after listening to Saint-Saëns' 'The Swan' being performed at a local concert. Shortly after, I began to have cello lessons, and absolutely loved it! I have been lucky to study with fantastic teachers during my education, most recently with David Cohen (principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra).

I am a professional singer, pianist and recording artist. I graduated from Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda with a Bachelor in Contemporary Music and a Master in Vocal Pedagogy. As a professional recording artist I am working on the Spanish versión of a children's music project from Portugal. I love to mentor students who want to become effective, dynamic musicians.

Natalie Man is one of the leading professional harpists in Chicago. An award-winning artist, Natalie was named the winner of the Grandjany Memorial Competition 2022, second prize of the Chicago Musician Club of Women 2023 Awards Competition, and the Maxwell and Calkins Prize grand finalist recipient of the 2018 Anne Adams Award.

Marija Tursijan was born on August 31, 1998 in Novi Sad. She enrolled in the preparatory class of the elementary music school "Isidor Bajic" in 2006 at the accordion section in the class of Svetlana Stojicic, Master, and she continues and ends primary and secondary music school at the same school, in the class of prof. Milke Obrić.

Privet, ciao, and hey there! As a native Russian now thriving in America, I bring a global perspective and a passion for music to my teaching. Specializing in piano, voice, songwriting, and film scoring, I create engaging, personalized lessons that inspire students of all levels.

Born into a family of musicians in 2002, cellist Danielle Akta made her solo debut at age eleven with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, quickly garnering international attention. She has since performed in leading venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall, the Barbican Centre, Teatro Colón, and the Boulez Saal.

I have been teaching piano for about twenty years, both in-person and remotely (zoom). I believe learning piano should be fun and easy, and tailor my lessons to guide each student individually according to his/her learning style and music preferences.