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Anastacia Tolstonog As an experienced and passionate piano teacher from Ukraine, living in both Ukraine and the UK, I am dedicated to guiding students on their musical journeys. With a solid educational foundation from the Saratov Conservatory in Russia and extensive performance experience, I bring a rich and diverse background to my teaching.

I studied jazz violin and improvisation with Swiss violinist Sophie Lussi in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2009-2014). I also studied harmony and linear improvisation in the Jazz department at the J.B. Massa Municipal School of Music in Rosario, Argentina.

Hi! I am a licensed music educator with a Bachelor’s degree in Artistic Education, specializing in Music, from the Escuela Nacional Superior de Folklore “José María Arguedas” (now Universidad Nacional de Folklore) in Lima, Peru, where I ranked first in my program for four consecutive years. I also hold a Master’s degree in Higher Education from Universidad Continental (2019–2021).

As a performer, Steve has accomplished the following: Former lead guitarist for Vicious Rumors (1995-1999), Testament (1999-2004), Dragonlord (2000-2005), Nevermore (2002-2007), and Forbidden (2009-2012, 2023-present), currently busy with his own band One Machine (2014-present), as well as progressive rock fusion duo The EssenEss Project (1993-present), and is STILL a member of…

Kat Reinhert is an experienced performer, educator and writer. She is the previous Director of Contemporary Voice connected to the M.A.D.E. and Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Programs at The Frost School of Music, University of Miami. As an educator, she specializes in contemporary voice and popular music.

Hey! My background includes 12 years of classical education in cello and piano. I graduated from music schools of I degree (6 years): Państwowa Ogólnokształcąca Szkoła Muzyczna I stopnia im. Stanisława Moniuszki w Katowicach ul. Dąbrówki 9 | 40-081 Katowice and II degree (6 years): Państwowa Szkoła Muzyczna I i II stopnia im.

I’ve been working as an actor for many, many years and something I’ve found fascinating about the craft of acting is that there is always something to learn and that no matter how much experience you have, you are never finished. In my journey as an actor, I found that in the beginning, not a lot came naturally to me so I really had to work hard to figure out each aspect of my…

I am a dedicated musician with a strong passion for guitar performance and music composition. Since beginning my musical journey in 2013, I have focused on flamenco and pop styles, while also exploring jazz and rock. With an academic background in music and hands-on experience in teaching, live performance, and music production, I strive to grow both as an educator and an artist.

Richard Ellis Hawley a proud winner of the North East Keyboard Entertainer of the year for 2 years, having won the award in 2018 and 2020. He is also a member of the musicians union, the musicians guild and the I.S.M. with public liability insurance. For many years, he has also been the resident organist at St Paul’s Church in his home village of Evenwood.

I'm a professional musician - pianist with a degree in Piano music from the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. Also, I successfully completed specialized academic studies in the field of Cultural and Art Management at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences. For many years I have devoted myself to children and adult education and promotion of gifted young musicians.