I began my studies in music during high school, where I began to pursue a career as a vocalist. I studied for 6 years under professional opera singer, Paul Nelson, and later landed a role in the chorus of 'Annie Get Your Gun' on Broadway starring Burnadette Peters and Tom Wopat.

I continued my studies at Wheaton College, MA, and graduated with a B.A. in Music and Composition. Throughout college, I directed and conducted several vocal and instrumental groups and also began teaching. I specialized in vocal arranging, music production, and performance.

After graduating in 2008, I taught 60 students per week in voice, guitar, piano, saxophone, drums, music theory, and music production (Pro Tools).

I have a degree in violin and piano from the Boston Conservatory as well as a Master's Degree from the University of Maryland. I have additional training as a Suzuki teacher. I have played all around the world including the Vatican, White House, Paris, Russia, England and Wales as well as in Concert Halls such as Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. I have taken students with me to perform as well in these countries and also every major concert hall in the Washington, D.C. area. I give my students opportunities to perform whenever there is an opportunity. In addition I work with students to earn music scholarships to private schools and colleges. Recently, I was given the honor of judging a major string competition.

Music has been an important part of my life. It represents so much that is good in life and I do my best to communicate this to my students. I am training my students not just to be musicians but to love music for life.

My name is Ricky. I received my bachelor's in Music from Nyack College. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Music Education at Mt. St. Mary's University. I have been playing music for over 15 years now. I can play a variety of different instruments in several different styles. I have been a music director for several bands for many years. I am currently a music producer for several local artists in which I am in charge of overlooking the musical direction of the albums. I am an expert at teaching music theory to all levels of musicians and I love to make my students enjoy their instruments. I guarantee you that I will do my best to make you feel encouraged to learn.

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...

Jessica moved to the Chevy Chase/Bethesda area in 2009, having grown up and gone to school in New York and Ohio. She loves the area, and she and her husband are thrilled to be putting down roots in the community. As a performer, Jessica has traveled around the world, but throughout her career teaching has been one of her most important focuses. "As a relative newcomer to the DC area, growing my private studio has been a great way to get involved in the community. My teaching style is individualized, but I always try to include two important things: building a strong basic skill set, and developing creativity."

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...

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.

Hi my name is Aleksis, know by thousands of students as "Mr B." I'm 33, happily married with a one year old daughter and five year old son. I have been teaching music for over twenty years now. I have been performing locally and nationally since 1992, solo and with a band, at hundreds of venues across the country as a singer/songwriter guitarist and keyboardist. I am currently recording my fourth full length album, with several albums selling on iTunes. I own my an independent record label, working as an audio and video producer at my home studio and on the road recording live shows as well as with my students in their homes that are working towards a professional music career like mine.

I have a wide variety of experience to offer anyone wanting to learn to sing, play guitar or piano/keyboards just beginning. Or if you've been playing or even performing already and want to polish your act, learn to write better lyrics, compose original and marketable music, even produce...

"… 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...

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....

I am a Doctor of Pharmacy student at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy who recently graduated from the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelors of Arts in Jazz Studies with a concentration of Jazz Piano. I have studied under known DC metropolitan musicians such as Jon Ozment, Chris Vadala and Gerry Kunkel. I am motivated and destined to excel in the music field as well as pharmacy and most importantly, to help my students excel.

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...