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Dr. Dahlia Guerra, pianist, is a native of Edinburg, Texas. She is a Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) where she has taught since 1984. She was Chair of Music from 1999 to 2006 and has served as Dean since 2006.

Hi, I’m an experienced and qualified violin teacher. I am friendly and patient and provide a nurturing environment for my pupils. With 10+ years teaching experience, I am passionate about developing students’ violin and musical skills as well as helping them to develop their courage and confidence.

Manhattan based woodwind doubler, Katy Faracy, performs in pit orchestras and live music venues throughout NYC. She has performed numerous times at 54 Below and was a part of the Off Broadway revival “Sugar The Musical.” Katy has performed with The Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the Grammy-nominated Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra, acclaimed contemporary music ensemble Present Music, and…

Greetings Students! If you're reading this, congrats! It means you're interested in taking your musical artistry, skills, and knowledge to another level. I lived and worked in New York City for many years, where I attended Mannes College of Music at the New School, studying with Michael Newman and Frederic Hand of the legendary Metropolitan Opera.

Irina Pavlović is a jazz pianist and composer from Belgrade, Serbia. She started playing the flute at age seven and began her musical education in Prague, Czech Republic where she lived for two years. After she returned to her hometown of Belgrade, she discovers the piano and continues further education by playing the both instruments.

I'm a classical guitarist and teacher living in the United States with over 3.5 years of teaching experience. My main area of expertise is in classical or finger style guitar. I enjoy teaching music theory, music analysis, and music writing as well. I studied Classical guitar at the University of Georia and earn a Bachelors of Arts degree in music from UGA in 2021.

Hi, I’m Mbali Rose! I help singers build confidence in their voice by strengthening their foundation in effective and supportive technique, unlocking the potential they know they’ve always had. I’m a passionate vocal coach, certified through the renowned 1108 Vocal Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, with whom I started training with over a year ago.

David, a native of Syracuse, NY, has been playing oboe for over 10 years and earned his B.M. in Music Business and oboe performance from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. He is currently working on his M.M. in Music Performance at Northern Illinois University where he studies oboe with Emily Fagan.

Hi! I'm Heather a professional musician, educator, and dedicated piano instructor specializing in the rigorous traditions of classical music. With over 30 years of professional teaching experience, my musical training began at the piano, where I developed a deep understanding of structure, harmony, and listening—skills that continue to shape my teaching today.

I am a professional opera singer, certified vocal coach, and piano instructor with a conservatory background and pedagogical training. Over the past 10+ years, I have helped professional singers, adult beginners, and public speakers discover their authentic vocal freedom, build technical stability, and overcome performance anxiety.