After 10 years of teaching and performing in New York City, I moved to Los Angeles to be near family.
I can't wait to share the knowledge I've learned (from Juilliard and MSM faculty, Broadway musical directors and coaches) with my students.

My career is varied and special:
*I taught theater to elementary kids in Harlem
*I taught Voice and Piano at a performing arts school in Connecticut and with Little Maestros (NYC's premiere infant and toddler music classes)
*I performed regionally and internationally with major opera companies and regional theaters.

I studied Music Education at SDSU, Musical Theater at NYU and received a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice from Manhattan School of Music. I teach beginning to intermediate piano with students starting as young as 5.

I teach students of all ages in a relaxed, encouraging, and fun way- but with the structure many beginners need to reach their goals! Students will see themselves making progress and reaching set goals! This encourages them to continue on their musical journey - becoming the very best they can be! We will also learn fun popular songs and look for opportunities to sing them. We will also learn many styles of pop singing as well -- from pop to rock to R&B to country & more!

Teri has taught voice for over 15 years to all ages and all levels, led and trained various bands and groups for over 17 years. Her vocals have graced 2 CD's and gained her a nomination for Best Female Vocalist, All Access Music Awards. She is currently an author of a new book "Stuff: Good Singers Should Know" part of a Hal Leonard Publishing Series. Teri has a master's degree in education and a bachelors degree in Speech Pathology as well as study at Blue Bear School of Music in SF.

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Hello, my name is Ontario A. and teaching music geared toward the 21st century is my passion. By bridging classical techniques and jazz traditions with modern pop sounds heard on radio and television today, I help students achieve their goals of playing the music they love to hear. I specialize in coaching beginners through the steps necessary to become lifelong independent learners and performers.

It is my desire to help people at any stage of life to overcome learning road blocks and time management obstacles to increase their level of musicianship. Although, I work with all ages, I find particular enjoyment in helping adults who have deferred their musical aspirations due to life's responsibilities and now seek to fulfill their musical passions.

My first piano lesson at the age of seven, led me to purse studies at Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, Musicians' Institute in Hollywood, California and privately with Mark Harrison of Harrison Music Education Systems. I...

Stefani's musical talents were first observed at the age of 5, when she began private study of piano and music theory. She played the alto saxophone for a brief period of 4 years during junior high and early high school, but then moved on to join the school choir at age 16. This choice led to the unexpected discovery of a beautiful, powerful voice. Stefani earned a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at the University of Tulsa, with special studies in jazz vocals, ear training, and theory. Her college career provided her with intense studies in the vocal styles of Musical Theatre, Classical, and Jazz. She performed in many musicals, plays, and recitals at TU, and during each summer, she worked as a cast member of Light Opera Oklahoma. She was a featured vocalist with the TU Jazz Combo and Big Band, and she performed at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. She gained her first studio experience her senior year at TU when she recorded a full-length jazz album.

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Alexander T. was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1984 to a musical family; his father and uncle, composers and his mother, a pianist. By age 10, Alexander had written his first opera, Strega Nona, from the Tomie de Paola book, which he composed for his father's birthday. After this ambitious work, Alexander formally began music lessons, studying trumpet, piano, and guitar. While on his way to becoming a serious jazz trumpeter in high school, he gained strength and discipline in composition. By his senior year he had written a piece for his high school orchestra. During his last semester at Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, Alexander was introduced to Robert Kraft, President of Fox music. Mr. Kraft quickly became a mentor and supportive friend, introducing Alexander to film and television composer, Roger Neill. Alexander worked for Neill, assisting on a concert at the Hollywood Bowl featuring the French music duo, AIR, and as a music copyist and sound designer for...

Stephanie has been singing and studying voice since she was a child, over 20 years! She holds a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Stephanie has been lucky enough to study with some of the top teachers in the country and brings the experience gained directly to you!

Born in the United States, she found her calling in music at an early age. Her hunger for knowledge and quest for vocal excellence and the ability to sing in multiple languages ( English, Spanish, Japanese and Italian), led her to Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Ca. Here is where she then attained her Associates degree in Vocal Performance after graduating from American Musical Dramatic Academy also in Hollywood, Ca and now pursuing her Bachelors in Music. Her passion for multiple languages and love of music is the desire driving her to share her gifts for teaching young children to open the door to their own musical abilities and hidden artistic desires. She is currently working on her debut album consisting of multiple languages. She is also currently directing a brand new musical consisting of her original music debuting in 2012.

I will make sure my students have fun and help them get in the right track to their musical goals. I can always be reached, via e-mail, phone,...

Crystal brings a lifetime’s experience of professional musicianship to each of her lessons. Born into a family of musicians, she sang her first solo at age 2. She also benefits her students with an extraordinarily diverse musical background, having worked as a vocalist in gospel, country, musical theater, jazz, classical, rock, pop and soul styles. Her performing career has taken her from L.A. church meetings to London’s Houses of Parliament.

Crystal hails originally from Los Angeles, CA - where her musical parents gave her a head start by including her in the family business the moment she was able to contribute. She went on to study classical voice, piano and music theory at The Boston Conservatory of Music. After concluding her studies in London, she returned home and began working regularly as a theater performer, appearing in twenty world premiers and re-imagined classics - most notably she played the lead role of Keely Smith in the big band jazz musical “Louis and...

I believe that everyone can sing, it is just a matter of learning how to use your unique instrument. From a very young age I was sharing my love of the arts with others as a performer. I grew up with an immense appreciation for all forms of art and found music to be the ideal way to express myself. My extensive education and performance experience has allowed me to cultivate my skills and knowledge so that I can best support each student on their own unique journey of cultivating their authentic singing voice. As a teacher I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to support students by providing the positive and supportive guidance and experiences they need in order to cultivate their own musical gifts.

I am a graduate from CSU Northridge in vocal performance. I have studied under Judy Scott and Marvelee Cariaga. Singing for the past eight years, I have performed in many operas, musicals, opera scenes, chamber music ensembles, and recitals. As seasoned choral singer who has been performing in choirs for ten years, I was, most recently, a member of the 2003 Choir of the World winning ensemble Northridge Singers from 2008-2010. I teach voice in a number of different styles including: classical, musical theater, pop, and folk. I am also an experienced sight-reader, and can instruct singers in sight-singing and musicianship.

RESUME for Maureen:

Educational Background:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. 1985-1990
Master’s of Music, Vocal Arts

Aspen Music Festival,

Long Beach Opera Summer Program

California State University, Long Beach, CA.
BA of Music
Professional Experience:
Soprano Section leader, St. Edward the Confessor, Dana Point, Ca, 2009- present
Cantor and Soloist, St. Barnabas Church, Long Beach, CA, 2003 to 2009
Aerobics Instructor, LA Fitness Gym, Long Beach CA 2006 to present
Choral Director, St. Barnabas Church, Long Beach, CA, 1998-2002
Voice Teacher, Cypress College, Cypress, CA, 2008- to present
Teaching Experience:
Cypress College, Voice Teacher, Applied Music Faculty 2008-present
St. Barnabas School, Music Teacher, Long Beach CA, 1995-2005
Long Beach City College, Summer Vocal Workshop, 1998
Cerritos College Cultural Enrichment Program, 1989
Our Lady of Laredo, Music Teacher, 1987...

As a child I watched from the doorway as my older sister took her piano lessons. From that experience I taught myself to play the piano. My formal training came in college where I received my BA in Applied Music in piano and voice. I studied classical music and opera from a visiting professor from Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore MD. I graduated with honors and gave my Town Hall performance in the Spring of my Senior year. I had a passionate desire to be involved in music, to hear it and to perform it. I spent several years singing with the San Diego Opera Company, performing lead roles in Musical Theater and soloing in concerts from Monterrey to San Diego, CA. While still a student in college, I taught piano to children from the local community, so I have accumulated decades of teaching experience. Nothing brings me greater pleasure than to see an individual "blossom" into their creative self. Whether it is for a student's own enjoyment, audition preparation, recital performance or...