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Dani King
California State University Northridge
Piano, Voice, Composition
Dani King is a Los Angeles based pianist and singer/songwriter with a degree in Film & Media Composition from California State University, Northridge. Dani's classical vocal & piano experience alongside her love of music has fueled a passion to guide students at any stage of their musical journey, from learning foundational elements to advanced techniques.
Piano, Voice, Composition
Dani King is a Los Angeles based pianist and singer/songwriter with a degree in Film & Media Composition from California State University, Northridge. Dani's classical vocal & piano experience alongside her love of music has fueled a passion to guide students at any stage of their musical journey, from learning foundational elements to advanced techniques.
Kelly Whitworth
Berklee College of Music
Piano
Kelly Whitworth received her B.M. from Berklee College of Music and has been teaching for over 15 years. Kelly enjoys teaching young students pop, jazz, theory, and how to perform through recitals!
Piano
Kelly Whitworth received her B.M. from Berklee College of Music and has been teaching for over 15 years. Kelly enjoys teaching young students pop, jazz, theory, and how to perform through recitals!
Corinne Dekker
Boston Conservatory
Voice, Acting
Corinne Dekker graduated summa cum laude from the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her charismatic approach to teaching has propelled her students onto stages and televisions across the world. Corinne has over 20 years of teaching experience and has appeared in theatre productions and TV shows internationally.
Voice, Acting
Corinne Dekker graduated summa cum laude from the Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her charismatic approach to teaching has propelled her students onto stages and televisions across the world. Corinne has over 20 years of teaching experience and has appeared in theatre productions and TV shows internationally.
Tara Kia
University of Washington
Voice, Acting
Tara is a singer-songwriter, composer, and actress. She’s a classically trained pianist with a background in musical theatre. As a full-time musician, she helps her students prepare and perform like a professional while having fun. Tara believes that music teaches all the greatest lessons of life and she loves exposing her students to a mix of styles, including classical, pop, rock, soul, and jazz.
Voice, Acting
Tara is a singer-songwriter, composer, and actress. She’s a classically trained pianist with a background in musical theatre. As a full-time musician, she helps her students prepare and perform like a professional while having fun. Tara believes that music teaches all the greatest lessons of life and she loves exposing her students to a mix of styles, including classical, pop, rock, soul, and jazz.
Vicky Nguyen
California State University, Long Beach
Piano, Voice
Vicky Nguyen is a keyboardist, songwriter, and music artist. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a BA in jazz piano. She has toured extensively around the world and has had the pleasure of teaching a variety of music students.
Piano, Voice
Vicky Nguyen is a keyboardist, songwriter, and music artist. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a BA in jazz piano. She has toured extensively around the world and has had the pleasure of teaching a variety of music students.
Claire Pegram
M.M. Voice Performance UNCSA A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute
B.M. Voice Performance University of Michigan
Voice, Piano, Acting
Claire Pegram is recognized as a rising talent on opera and concert stages, alike, and sings regularly with the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Pegram is a passionate vocal and piano instructor that welcomes musicians of all ages and experience levels, providing a safe and nurturing environment in which to develop their desired instrument. Having studied and performed with leading artists in the field, nationally and internationally, she is well-versed in helping students navigate different pedagogical approaches to singing & piano to find what works best. A versatile performer herself, she has found success singing opera, choral music, musical theater, pop, etc. and believes in the inherent value of each vocal style. Having begun voice lessons at age 9, Pegram has a passion for working with young singers and adults who struggle with shyness, performance anxiety, or low self-esteem. She understands the challenges of vocal vulnerability, performing in public, and getting out of your head (and into your body). Working with Claire, you'll learn to "put the pieces together" with tools to help demystify the vocal process.
B.M. Voice Performance University of Michigan
Voice, Piano, Acting
Claire Pegram is recognized as a rising talent on opera and concert stages, alike, and sings regularly with the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Pegram is a passionate vocal and piano instructor that welcomes musicians of all ages and experience levels, providing a safe and nurturing environment in which to develop their desired instrument. Having studied and performed with leading artists in the field, nationally and internationally, she is well-versed in helping students navigate different pedagogical approaches to singing & piano to find what works best. A versatile performer herself, she has found success singing opera, choral music, musical theater, pop, etc. and believes in the inherent value of each vocal style. Having begun voice lessons at age 9, Pegram has a passion for working with young singers and adults who struggle with shyness, performance anxiety, or low self-esteem. She understands the challenges of vocal vulnerability, performing in public, and getting out of your head (and into your body). Working with Claire, you'll learn to "put the pieces together" with tools to help demystify the vocal process.
Jean-Luc Piriou
California State Los Angeles
Piano, Voice
Jean-Luc is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and performer. He received his Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Composition from CalState LA in 2016 and has had the opportunity to bring the joy of music to many students since then. He focuses on the interests and unique skill set of each individual student in order to guide them towards achieving their musical goals.
Piano, Voice
Jean-Luc is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and performer. He received his Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance and Composition from CalState LA in 2016 and has had the opportunity to bring the joy of music to many students since then. He focuses on the interests and unique skill set of each individual student in order to guide them towards achieving their musical goals.
Sean Paxton
USC Thornton School of Music
Piano
Sean Paxton is a graduate of the USC's Thornton School of Music and has been teaching in the Crescenta Valley for over ten years. His experience with classical, jazz, pop, and theory caters to students with any interest or skill level. Sean also works as a composer and arranger for musicals and film.
Piano
Sean Paxton is a graduate of the USC's Thornton School of Music and has been teaching in the Crescenta Valley for over ten years. His experience with classical, jazz, pop, and theory caters to students with any interest or skill level. Sean also works as a composer and arranger for musicals and film.
Madison Leinster
Boston Conservatory
Violin, Beginner Piano, Beginner Voice
Madison Leinster is a violinist and music educator with over seven years teaching experience. After graduating as a music major from Idyllwild Arts Academy in 2015, she moved to Los Angeles to continue pursuing violin and songwriting at Pasadena City College. During her time there, Madison dove deeper into her studies through piano and voice while also winning PCC’s concerto competition and performing the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto with the orchestra. Madison has used her skills to write and perform violin for artists such as Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Zedd, and more. She believes that it is important to lean in on each student’s unique strengths so as to maintain a passion for music while also improving technical ability.
Violin, Beginner Piano, Beginner Voice
Madison Leinster is a violinist and music educator with over seven years teaching experience. After graduating as a music major from Idyllwild Arts Academy in 2015, she moved to Los Angeles to continue pursuing violin and songwriting at Pasadena City College. During her time there, Madison dove deeper into her studies through piano and voice while also winning PCC’s concerto competition and performing the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto with the orchestra. Madison has used her skills to write and perform violin for artists such as Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Zedd, and more. She believes that it is important to lean in on each student’s unique strengths so as to maintain a passion for music while also improving technical ability.
Korey Simeone
Over 20 Years of Professional Experience
Violin, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Bluegrass Guitar
Korey Simeone is a multi-instrumentalist and actor based in Los Angeles. Korey’s musical interest developed growing up in rural Northern Idaho where he developed an interest in bluegrass and classical music. Korey’s musical interests developed further while living in Germany where he studied classical music in great depth. With over twenty years of experience as a professional musician and instructor, Korey excels in classical violin, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo.
Violin, Fiddle, Mandolin, Banjo, Bluegrass Guitar
Korey Simeone is a multi-instrumentalist and actor based in Los Angeles. Korey’s musical interest developed growing up in rural Northern Idaho where he developed an interest in bluegrass and classical music. Korey’s musical interests developed further while living in Germany where he studied classical music in great depth. With over twenty years of experience as a professional musician and instructor, Korey excels in classical violin, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo.
Darryl Winseman
California State University Northridge
Brass, Woodwinds, Piano
Darryl Winseman is a graduate of CSUN and has taught for over 20 years. Darryl's experience in Brass & Woodwind has led him to playing nationally with many big bands, orchestras, and Motown acts.
Brass, Woodwinds, Piano
Darryl Winseman is a graduate of CSUN and has taught for over 20 years. Darryl's experience in Brass & Woodwind has led him to playing nationally with many big bands, orchestras, and Motown acts.
Andy Brems
California State University Northridge
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Beginner Piano
Andy is a graduate of USC, where he studied jazz, rock, latin, and pop performance, as well as music education and composition. He has a passion for playing, teaching, and writing in a variety of musical styles. Andy currently teaches a beginner pop/rock guitar course at USC, and he can be found performing and recording in venues across Southern California.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Beginner Piano
Andy is a graduate of USC, where he studied jazz, rock, latin, and pop performance, as well as music education and composition. He has a passion for playing, teaching, and writing in a variety of musical styles. Andy currently teaches a beginner pop/rock guitar course at USC, and he can be found performing and recording in venues across Southern California.
Tieg Johnson
Musician’s Institute
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Voice
Tieg Johnson graduated from MI with honors. He has recorded for movies and nationwide TV ads. Tieg has also toured the US and Canada with many major labor recording artists. He has even been featured in music videos as well as Nickelodeon. Tieg has taught for over 15 years.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Voice
Tieg Johnson graduated from MI with honors. He has recorded for movies and nationwide TV ads. Tieg has also toured the US and Canada with many major labor recording artists. He has even been featured in music videos as well as Nickelodeon. Tieg has taught for over 15 years.
Grethel Bonilla
Musician’s Institute
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Grethel Bonilla studied at Musicians Institute and has been dedicated to honing her skills as a touring/live performance guitarist, singer/songwriter, and educator. With ten years of teaching experience, she pays attention to her student's learning pace and their goals in order to make barriers become break-throughs without losing any of the fun in the process.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Grethel Bonilla studied at Musicians Institute and has been dedicated to honing her skills as a touring/live performance guitarist, singer/songwriter, and educator. With ten years of teaching experience, she pays attention to her student's learning pace and their goals in order to make barriers become break-throughs without losing any of the fun in the process.
Emilio Moyao
California Institute of the Arts
Guitar, Bass, Beginner Piano
Emilio is a multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Emilio's passion for teaching started during his time at California Institute of the Arts, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Performance & Composition. Emilio's experience tutoring classmates and teaching younger players led to a passion for teaching. Today in addition to teaching, Emilio pursues composition, music production, and performing live with his band, Triangle Fire.
Guitar, Bass, Beginner Piano
Emilio is a multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. Emilio's passion for teaching started during his time at California Institute of the Arts, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Performance & Composition. Emilio's experience tutoring classmates and teaching younger players led to a passion for teaching. Today in addition to teaching, Emilio pursues composition, music production, and performing live with his band, Triangle Fire.
David Colón
California Institute of the Arts
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Beginner Piano
David Colón is a Los Angeles based guitarist, producer, and educator. David is a graduate of the California State University of Northridge Jazz Studies program where he won multiple performance awards with combo and big band ensembles. He has over 10 years experience playing and teaching professionally in Los Angeles across multiple genres including jazz, funk, rock, classical, and indie music. David strives to help students with technique, music theory, and most important of all having fun!
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Beginner Piano
David Colón is a Los Angeles based guitarist, producer, and educator. David is a graduate of the California State University of Northridge Jazz Studies program where he won multiple performance awards with combo and big band ensembles. He has over 10 years experience playing and teaching professionally in Los Angeles across multiple genres including jazz, funk, rock, classical, and indie music. David strives to help students with technique, music theory, and most important of all having fun!
Kevin Tiernan
USC's Thornton Studio Guitar Performance Program
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele
Kevin received his Bachelor's Degree from USC's Thornton Studio Guitar Performance program. He has spent his career playing in musicals with Grammy & Tony award winning musicians, and has taught for over 20 years.
Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele
Kevin received his Bachelor's Degree from USC's Thornton Studio Guitar Performance program. He has spent his career playing in musicals with Grammy & Tony award winning musicians, and has taught for over 20 years.
Evan Ziegenmeyer
USC Thornton School of Music
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Evan Ziegenmeyer is a Los Angeles based guitarist and singer-songwriter. Evan received his Master's Degree from USC's Thornton School of Music and continues to work as an independent artist, educator, and singer-songwriter.
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Evan Ziegenmeyer is a Los Angeles based guitarist and singer-songwriter. Evan received his Master's Degree from USC's Thornton School of Music and continues to work as an independent artist, educator, and singer-songwriter.
Jarret Myers
USC Thornton School of Music
Guitar, Bass
Jarret Myers is a current doctoral candidate for the Studio Guitar Program at USC's Thornton School of Music. Jarret earned his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Texas and his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from UNLV, where he also taught jazz guitar as an adjunct professor. Jarret has performed professionally for over ten years with internationally recognized production shows and singers but gains the most enjoyment from instructing students of all ages.
Guitar, Bass
Jarret Myers is a current doctoral candidate for the Studio Guitar Program at USC's Thornton School of Music. Jarret earned his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from North Texas and his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from UNLV, where he also taught jazz guitar as an adjunct professor. Jarret has performed professionally for over ten years with internationally recognized production shows and singers but gains the most enjoyment from instructing students of all ages.