Edvinas M. is widely regarded as one of Europe’s top emerging young pianists, one whose extensive repertory, solid technique and musical expression have led him to perform throughout Europe and North America.

Starting July, 2012, Edvinas served as a Jury and Board member of the Salzburg Festival and a Board member of Mahler Philharmoniker in Vienna, Austria. His upcoming 2013 performances include a performance of Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto at the National Gallery in Washington, chamber and solo performances at Carnegie Hall, concert tours in Europe and South America, among others.

Recent performances include recitals of Mozart and Schubert music at the Mozart-Schubert Festival in January of 2013, hosted by the Austrian Embassy in Washington and produced by the Embassy Series. Edvinas has also appeared as a guest soloist with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher Zimmerman.

Edvinas served as a Faculty member of the Washington International...

Professional Background: PERCUSSION
John started teaching at the age of 19. His drum teacher gave him a couple of students after he expressed interest in teaching. He has been teaching and performing from the age of 19. His performing included a job with a Funk Band which gave rise to traveling in what he describes as “Tough coal mining towns in West Virginia”.
When the Funk Band ended he went to New York City to study at the Collective-where he studied for four years with instructors who were professional musicians. His teachers at the Collective were “sidemen” with groups such as the Pointer Sisters, Dizzy Gillespie, and Manhattan Transfer. John's teaching style and versatility come from these patient, helpful, humble and generous people who themselves were wonderful musicians.
Over the past ten years (2001-present)- John has become a band leader and has learned to play Indian Tabla drums, African Djembe drums, Irish drums, percussion and piano. John likes to help...

I began playing bass and guitar when I was thirteen years old. I took private lessons and, looking back, could never of come as far as I have without them. In the nineteen years since then, I have played just about every type of music - from rock and metal, to folk and musical theater. I have played covers and originals. I have performed on large stages and tiny coffee shops.

And I loved every single minute of it. I hope now to bring that love of music to new students.

I'm a local musician and I've been playing guitar for 15 years. I still remember the excitement of getting a guitar for my fifteenth birthday, and then the realization that I have no idea what to really do with the instrument. Now I'm here to help!

I hold a Bachelors of Fine Arts from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. With over 15 years of experience, in both piano and voice, I've had to opportunity to perform, both domestically and internationally, with such great acts as Peter Nero and The Philly Pops, The Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, and many others. I served as lead singer, pianist, and co-songwriter for a number of independent bands covering numerous genres including, but not limited to, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Acoustic, and A Capella.

Since moving to Washington DC, I've immersed myself within the local music community playing a handful of group and solo acts. I currently maintain a home music studio well equipped with musical instruments and music technology. I'm constantly practicing, writing, and recording to improve myself as an artist.

My teaching style is unique and individualized to each student. I set personalized goals to make every lesson a success, and I push my students to get the most out...

"… spirited and self assured…" - The Washington Post

"...saucy vocalist…" -DownBeat"

"... strong mentholated vocals…" - New York Times

In 2006 I competed in the London International Vocal Competition , I placed as a top finalist among some 107 competitors from over 25 nations.

I am a Washington D.C. Native. I studied music at the University of the District of Columbia with Professor Calvin Jones and continued at Howard University studying privately with drummer/vocalist Grady Tate (Sarah Vaughn, Quincy Jones). Heidi credits the legend with helping her find her “voice” as an artist.
I have performed and/or recorded with Nicholas Payton, Reuben Brown, Steve Williams, Russell Gunn, Orrin Evans, Eric Revis, Gregoire Maret and the late Keter Betts, since making her debut on the New York jazz scene at Birdland.

I lived and made my living recording and performing in New York City. I have performed at the legendary Blue Note, the Knitting Factory, The...

My parents play(ed) with the Boston and Baltimore Symphonies. I was trained at Oberlin Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and Cape Cod Conservatory. I was certified by Yale University to teach K-12 Music.

We have a dirty, smelly, slobbery, friendly 2-year-old 150-pound Newfoundland who wants to meet you and give you a ride in his cart, and a beautiful, friendly domestic shorthair cat who wants you to feed him. Try to ignore them.

I found my mom’s guitar tucked away in the attic when I was nine years old and banged around on it for about a year hoping that I would miraculously be able to play like Micky Mars from Motley Crue. ...Eventually, my parents persuaded me to take lessons. I ended up taking lessons all the way through high school and college. Around 9th grade I started playing in a few bands on college radio and at bars and parties.

Ska and punk were huge in the early 90s when I was first starting on guitar, Reggae and Hawaiian music were also extremely popular where I grew up: Honolulu, Hawaii. Additionally, I studied classical and jazz for years. Of all these forms of music I have the strongest affinity for popular music: Beatles to present day Top 40.

At about the same time I found my mom's guitar I got into music recording and songwriting. I couldn't stop analyzing chord progressions and figuring out songs, so in college I got a degree in audio technology (music recording) with...

Keith is a seasoned drummer, Grammy Award winner as well as an Emmy award winning media producer; with a high degree of artistic and technical experience. He has over thirty five years on-stage experience performing, developing and managing international artists. He has performed on stage and worked with world famous groups such as Starland Vocal Band, Billy Idol, Bob Seger, John Mayall, The Ventures, Buffalo Springfield Revisited (including Steve Stills and Neil Young), and many more!! Go to Keith's picture area to see pics of Keith with famous friends such as Van Halen!!

My name is Omar. I am a musician and a visual artist. I earned a Masters cert. in Songwriting and Guitar from Berklee College of Music. I have been playing guitar and recording music since childhood, am a classically trained sitar player and am currently studying indian classical vocal.

My favorite thing to do is share music with people, I love to discover new things about music, and no better way to do that then to meet new people who love music. As an artist I have been featured on the BBC, NBC, VOA, ARY, MTV and in Alt Press, Rollingstone, LA times, and much more.

I am a great teacher for anyone who wants to learn to write songs, or is into Indie, rock, pop, reggae, metal, hip hop, and electronica. I have spent a lot of time developing as a vocalist, songwriter, composer and producer, which helps me in all aspects of my music and teaching, I'm always looking to learn more. I have played in really heavy bands, but have also done slow acoustic stuff, I produced raw...

Music is something that everyone can share and express themselves through, and i want to help everyone to find that avenue of expression! I studied drums at the Drummers Collective in New York City, where i studied several genres of music. I play everything from rock, jazz, soul, R&B, Caribbean, and Latin music. If a student is interested in a certain style of music i would be happy to dive into that further, or explore other genres that may peek interest. The difference between me and many other teachers is that i genuinely love teaching and watching my students grow as players and musicians.

Aphrodite M. was born in Greece and started her musical studies at the National Conservatory of Athens, where she obtained her first degree in 2003. In 2006, she was awarded her Soloist’s Diploma from the Conservatory of Art and Technology. In 2009, she earned her Master’s Degree from the Boston Conservatory, where she studied on a partial scholarship. Ms. M. has received additional training at seminars worldwide, including the well-known seminar at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg. Other notable teachers include thomas Mastroianni,Valery Sagaidatshny, Janice Weber, and Dimitris Toufexis.
Since 2003, she has been the recipient of several awards and honors, including first prize in the “Golden Muse” competition for her interpretation of Greek and Contemporary Music. Ms. M’s performance experience includes recitals in Greece and Boston, where she has continued to develop her interest in the music of contemporary Greek composers.
Highly trained as an educator, Ms....