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“Chelsia holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Violin Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Utah. Chelsia has been teaching private violin and viola lessons for 30 years, including several years at the Utah Conservatory in Park City with Eugene Watanabe, several years with the Black Hills Suzuki School, and has always maintained an active private sutdio. She has extensive orchestral and string quartet/chamber experience as a violinist, violist and coach. Past positions include: chamber coach with the Chamber Music Project of Logan, UT and the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, member of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Symphony Orchestra, Associate Concertmaster of the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra, assoc. concertmaster of the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra, co-concertmaster of the University of Utah Philharmonia, and member of the acclaimed Orchestra at Temple Square. Chelsia currently plays with the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, is the Administrative Executive Director of Cache Youth Orchestras, serves on the board of the Suzuki Association of Utah as the Cache Valley Region chair for SAU, and maintains a full private violin/viola studio. She enjoys collaborating with and learning from other dedicated teachers and musicians, and finds joy and fulfillment in nurturing young and old lives with music. Chelsia and her husband, Sam, have five children/developing musicians with whom she loves to share the gift of music. Chelsia is dedicated to growing and maintaining the rich educational and musical opportunities in Cache Valley and beyond.”

“Every child can learn to enjoy, create, and perform music in their capacity. This will look different for each child, and my method and style of teaching changes depending on what my students need. With each student, I will be positive, energetic, and encouraging, while challenging them to play, sing or perform to their highest level.”

“Chinese pianist Hongxi Li is a versatile concert artist, solo and collaborative performer, educator and passionate art lover who has been recognized for her “rock-solid technique and strong interpretive instincts,” who is “highly gifted” and “is clearly a talent to watch” (South Florida Classical Review). Hailing from a cross-cultural background with influences from both Korea and China, Li’s diverse roots have provided her a profound and distinctive insight into music’s many cultures. She has premiered new works, collaborated with world-renowned artists, and her performances have brought her to China, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. She has participated in masterclasses with renowned artists such as Boris Berman, Jerome Lowenthal, Alexander Shtarkman, and Marc Silverman, among others. Highlights of her numerous awards and prizes include the 2025 Presser Graduate Music Awards from the Presser Foundation, Steinway Award from the Mannes School of Music in collaboration with Steinway and Sons New York, First Prize at the 59th Japan International Music Competition, Third Prize at the Junior Thousand Island International Piano Competition, as well as top prizes in New England Conservatory’s Honors Competitions and the “Cadenza” Cup National Youth Piano Competition in Beijing, China. Her expanding career has brought her to such renowned venues as Jordan Hall, the Stiefel Concert Hall, Williams Hall, the Maurice Gusman Hall, and Changsha Concert Hall. As a winner of the 2023 concerto competition at the Frost School of Music, Li performed as soloist in Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54. Li began her musical studies at age 4, preparing her for the preparatory division for gifted children at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing for middle and high school students. In 2020, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the New England Conservatory, earning a coveted spot on the Dean’s list after having studied with Meng- Chieh Liu and Gabriel Chodos. Her dedication and talent led her to receive the President’s Scholarship for further studies at Mannes School of Music at The New School, where she earned her master’s degree under the tutelage of the Grammy- nominated pianist Eteri Andjaparidze. Li has recently completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, under the tutelage of Naoko Takao. As part of her final project, she created an immersive, multidisciplinary piano recital featuring the works of Chinese-American composer Chen Yi, supported by the 2025 Presser Graduate Music Award. A documentary capturing the full journey behind this project is currently in production.”

“Kristin Hevner is an award-winning composer whose work spans opera, pop, electronic music, film scoring, and experimental genres. Her compositions have been performed around the globe at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Birdland. Hevner has composed music for national advertising campaigns, including GEICO, as well as numerous independent films and BBC productions. Her solo opera and film, The Raven, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, has received awards and official selections at dozens of international film festivals, including honors for Best Score, and was listed in Opera News and London Classical Review as a Best of the Year recording. She served as Composer-in-Residence for the New York City–based Metropolis Opera Project, where she composed several full-length and one-act contemporary operas performed throughout NYC. Her work has been featured in gallery and interdisciplinary performance spaces, connecting her work with visual arts and dance. She is an active composer for the music licensing library Fliktrax. Hevner wrote music for and collaborated on Miraculous Relationships, a project of Oprah Winfrey and Deepak Chopra. She was Head Music Producer for Spotify’s U.S. Sound Up podcast Can I Kiss You? She has been teaching Piano and Composition (all ages) for over a decade.”

“Music has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began taking piano lessons at eight years old, and over the past 15 years, it has become one of the most meaningful and rewarding skills I've ever developed. Throughout the years, I've had the opportunity to perform in a variety of settings, from weddings to grand openings for research institutes across Florida. Those experiences taught me that piano isn't just about playing the right notes—it's about telling a story, expressing emotion, and connecting with the people listening. What makes me especially qualified to teach isn't only my years of playing, but my years of teaching. As an educator, I've spent nearly a decade helping students of all ages learn in ways that make sense to them. Whether I was teaching swimming, tutoring academics, leading clinical skills training, or helping beginning piano students, I've learned that every child thinks differently. My job is to recognize how your child learns best and adapt my teaching so concepts become exciting instead of intimidating. Piano has also been my own place of peace. No matter how busy life gets, sitting down at the keyboard has always been a way to slow down, think creatively, and reconnect with myself. It has strengthened my problem-solving skills, patience, and imagination—and, admittedly, it's also the perfect excuse to finally get the songs that have been looping in my head all day out into the world. My goal is to help every student experience that same joy. I want them to leave each lesson feeling a little more confident, a little more curious, and excited to sit down at the piano again—not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to.”

“Tamia Dawkins is a Florida-certified music educator, Step-Up EMA Provider, (K–12) and multi-instrumentalist with over 10 years of teaching experience. She has worked with neurotypical and neurodiverse learners ranging in age from 4 to their mid-70s and has experience teaching private lessons, group classes, orchestra, band, voice, and guitar. She has a particular passion for music theory, composition, and helping students discover meaningful connections between music and other areas of learning. An active performer throughout Central Florida, Tamia has performed with local orchestras, wind bands, and choirs and currently works as a freelance musician for churches, educational programs, and special events. She is an accomplished vocalist, clarinetist, pianist/accompanist, and double bassist. Tamia is committed to creating supportive, engaging, and individualized learning experiences for all students, including those with learning disabilities and neurodiverse learners such as students with ASD and ADD/ADHD. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes confidence, creativity, independence, and a lifelong appreciation for music.”

“Please note online lessons are available for anyone but in-person lessons are available only for NYC residents with additional travel costs. ​ I regularly perform in the NYC and Australian jazz scenes in bands such as Crypsis Trio, Dropbear Lodge, and Brooklyn Qawaali Party, and I have 20 years of experience teaching students of all levels from. ​No matter the students' level, my focus is not just on WHAT to play on the guitar; I emphasize a step-by-step process regarding HOW to practice the concept, deconstruct the core issue, and ultimately experience a lifetime of joy that music brings. ​ Beginner students will immediately learn songs from their favorite artists while developing the correct fundamentals. Experienced students will be assisted in refining their existing techniques, understanding, and practices while still being challenged to develop new skills and update their goals. ​ I am thankful to have studied and performed with some of the world's most elite musicians in NYC and Australia. My study with late jazz greats John Abercrombie and Vic Juris is an experience I emulate when helping others. Forging connections with students and assisting in their musical development is the most rewarding aspect of my work. I look forward to hearing from you!”

“Hello! I have served on the voice faculties of William Paterson University, Assumption University, and St. George's School (high school). My protegee performed at Carnegie Recital Hall at age 15 and 17 from winning competitions, and performed with an orchestra from winning their concerto competition. I am happy to teach complete beginners and students with any reason for wanting to improve their singing. For example, one student wanted to improve so that he could sing better lullabies to his children. I am supportive and kind, and there is no such thing as making a 'bad sound' as I help you develop your best sound. I have prepared students for their music theater auditions and performances, college auditions, church choir. As a soloist, I have performed 8 major works at Carnegie Hall, at Lincoln Center, in Europe, and I performed the role of Tosca under the legendary Maestro Vincent La Selva in NYC. I have a Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory of Music, and a Master of Music from University of Rhode Island. I have coached with multiple Metropolitan Opera conductors, and the technique I share I learned from the international basso Dimitri Kavrakos of La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden, etc. Welcome to my studio!”

“A recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a Masters Degree (MM) In Voice, specializing in art song, literature, and opera, Noah is a vibrant presence on stage and a dynamic educator in the classroom and rehearsal room. Noah also holds a Bachelors Degree (BM) in Voice, with a minor in French language and literature from the Florida State University College of Music in Tallahassee, Florida and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Music (DM) in Voice and Literature at the Indiana University Jacobs school of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. As a south Florida native, temporary New England Transplant, and soon to be Midwesterner, Noah has had the opportunity to work with individuals in all walks of life.”

“Hailed as one of the most versatile and dynamic up-and-coming instrumentalists on the scene, Ben Feldman (b. 1999) is a multi-award winning bassist, composer, and educator currently based in NYC. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music from the Manhattan School of Music and a Masters of Music from the Juilliard School. He has studied with jazz greats Ron Carter and Buster Williams, among others.   Growing up in Seattle, Ben benefited greatly from the city's strong jazz education. He began playing bass at the age of 13, inspired by his band director at Hamilton International Middle School, Dan Rowe. He continued on to Garfield High School where he joined the top jazz band and orchestra, as well as the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. While in high school, he quickly began working as a professional bassist, playing countless gigs on the local and national jazz scenes. He also received numerous honors, including being selected as a member of the 2017 Grammy Jazz Band and the 2017 Vail Jazz Workshop.   Among his accolades, Ben Feldman is a recipient of the Manhattan School of Music Presidential Scholarship and has appeared at many distinguished festivals and venues, such as Dizzy’s Club, The Django, musig im pflegidach, Jazz à Vienne, The Grammys After-Party, Umbria Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, and the Vail Jazz Festival. Furthermore, he has shared the stage with world-renowned artists the likes of Stefon Harris, Sullivan Fortner, Gerald Clayton, Geoffrey Keezer, Dave Liebman, Regina Carter, Joey Alexander, and Matt Wilson. His own projects include co-leading the NYC-based bands FRIENDSHIP and Meridian Odyssey, which have released five critically acclaimed albums.”

“Alessandro Ayer is a Colombian American music producer/songwriter, as well as a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, piano, drums, bass). He began piano lessons at the age of 8 and guitar lessons at the age of 12. He has also taken several music theory courses in college while attaining a Bachelors degree at UC Irvine, in addition to voice training and advanced piano classes. He began writing songs at the age of 16, and has been producing music since 2007 in vibrant fashion ever since he purchased a MacBook and started learning GarageBand. He would soon after begin mastering Logic Pro, taking his production skills to another level. In the fall of 2011, he entered a recording arts degree program at the Los Angeles Film School where he sparked the interest of a MIDI instructor who had done production/mixing work for the likes of Dev and The Cateracs. They then began working on a few remixes together for promo use, after which he would gain a steady following in the EDM realm. In 2018, he spent 6 months producing and performing keyboards for alternative R&B group TwoLips while playing several shows at prominent Los Angeles venues such as The Echo and The Hi Hat. He wrote and released music for a band he created back in 2020 called E.T. Man, mixing such styles as electronic rock and synthwave. He is now working on a new "synth-grunge" project called Say Hello To Heaven. He is also fully bilingual in English and Spanish.”

“Seiran Tozlian is an Armenian pianist and composer. He has participated in numerous international festivals and is a prizewinner of many competitions, including the Koch Piano Concerto Competition, the Anselmo International Piano Competition (New York City, USA), “Grand Piano in Palace” (St. Petersburg), “Young Talents of Russia” (Moscow), “Firework of Talents” (St. Petersburg), the 18th International Competition “Valsesia Music Junior” (Varallo, Italy), and the XIV Chopin International Piano Competition (Hartford, USA). Seiran graduated from the High School of Music of the Rostov State Conservatory named after S.V. Rachmaninov in Rostov-on-Don, where he studied with renowned professor Sergei Osipenko. During his studies, he appeared on many of Rostov’s most prestigious stages, including the Rostov Philharmonic, the Great Hall of the Rostov Conservatory, and the Rostov Drama Theater. Since September 2022, Seiran has pursued his studies at the Manhattan School of Music under acclaimed pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine. In 2025, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree and was awarded the Harold Bauer Award, presented to the School’s most promising graduating pianist. He is also a recipient of both the Armenian General Benevolent Union Scholarship and the Dora Zaslavsky Endowed Piano Scholarship, awarded to students of exceptional artistry and promise. As winner of the 2024 Koch Piano Concerto Competition, Seiran was selected to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with orchestra at the Manhattan School of Music during the 2025–2026 season. During the 2025–2026 season, Seiran made two appearances at Carnegie Hall. In March 2026, he presented a recital featuring both solo and chamber repertoire with violinist Angelina Tozlyan. He returned to Carnegie Hall in May 2026 as a featured performer in the Armenian General Benevolent Union’s 120th Anniversary Gala Concert. He continues to maintain an active solo career, appearing regularly at the Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, Merkin Hall, and other prestigious venues in New York. In 2025, he also served as a jury member of the Anselmo International Competition.”

“Ryland Kelly is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied bass, piano, and composition with members of the New York Philharmonic and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Nationally, he has performed at such notable venues as The Blue Note, The Highline Ballroom, Sullivan Hall, and The Kennedy Center. For the past 10 years, Ryland has dedicated his time to teaching bass, guitar, piano, drums, rock band, and the music production software Ableton Live. He enjoys teaching students of all levels and ages, and is particularly passionate about songwriting and composition. Ryland loves witnessing his students go from their first lesson to their first concert and beyond. Prior to founding Moving Forward Music, he taught music lessons in Michigan (Axis Music Academy and Grosse Pointe Music Academy), New York (Musipire and Bennett Academy of Music) and Los Angeles (Opus Music School and San Marino Music Center).”

“Hello I am a professional cellist with more then 27 years of Performing and Teaching experince . I have an American and European music education. I have performed as a soloist , chamber musician and orchestral cellist in Europa and United States . I love helping students of all levels and ages discover the joy and love for cello and music .”

“Jiacheng Xiong is an experienced pianist who has studied at some of the world's leading institutions: the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, the Curtis Institute of Music, and The Juilliard School. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree at Northwestern University. His performances have been featured at many of the most prestigious international piano competitions. Jiacheng has served as a secondary piano assistant at Juilliard and as a piano teacher in the P.A.L.S. program at the Aspen Music Festival and School for seven years. Since 2018, he has maintained a private piano studio in Philadelphia for eight years. He also has experience teaching both online and in-person lessons. Jiacheng is passionate about teaching piano performance, music theory, ear training, and performance coaching to students of all ages—from 4 to 78.”

“I am a professional pianist and have been playing for over 20 years that recently graduated with my masters in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. I earned my bachelors degree of Arts with a concentration in music from The University of Houston and the Associate of Arts in music from Lone Star Montgomery Community College. My work experience is diverse. I worked as a Piano Instructor in Lessons in Your Home from 2019-2024 where I was teaching and instructing students of all ages from 3 to over 60. The training included from beginner to intermediate, developing their competency at the piano and making it enjoyable for them. My lessons or piano journey will have you playing confidently, clearly and consistently. I am a professional pianist and have been playing for over 20 years. You will be able to make your own songs, melodies and harmonies on the spot, while being able to play any chosen style by sight and/or by ear . The foundation of technique will be taught in an interactive fun way that playing clearly and virtuously will be enjoyable. Book my lessons for more information. Piano should be as fun as spending time with your friends.”

“My teaching style is all about guiding students through the fundamentals in a practical, approachable way and then helping them turn those basics into their own sound. In every lesson, we focus on clear technique, relaxed posture, and efficient movement so you can get the most out of the drum kit with the least amount of effort—and absolutely no tension. I clearly break things down so every concept feels doable and useful right away.”

“Whatever your experience on the trumpet, I'm excited to help you take your playing to the next level. From basic tone production and efficient use of the breath to fluid technique, beautiful articulation, and learning new repertoire, I'm here to support and guide you. Together, we'll work to increase your joy in playing the instrument and to develop the technical tools you need to fully express yourself as a trumpet player. With 23 years of teaching trumpet at the undergraduate and graduate levels, I'm happy to help you overcome obstacles and make great music.”

“Originally from New Jersey, Angelina Dong is a violinist currently studying at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University with David Chan. She received her Bachelor’s at the Cleveland Institute of Music, studying under Jaime Laredo, Jessica Lee, and Stephen Rose. She has attended numerous summer festivals, including the Music Academy of the West and the Aspen Music Festival, New York String Orchestra Seminar, and Colorado College Summer Music Festival as a fellowship recipient, as well as Taipei Music Festival, the Heifetz International Music Institute, and the Meadowmount School of Music. From 2023 to 2025, she was a section player in the Akron Symphony Orchestra. This summer, she will be the concertmaster at the Moritzburg Festival Academy in Germany. Angelina has appeared in prestigious venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Kaufman Music Center, and Severance Music Hall. She has performed in masterclasses for distinguished musicians such as Donald Weilerstein, Glenn Dicterow, Cho-Liang Lin, and Todd Phillips. As a passionate chamber musician, Angelina was a member of the Advanced String Quartet Program at CIM for two years, receiving coaching from Si-Yan Li, Todd Phillips, and Philip Setzer. She has also had the opportunity to work with members of the Emerson, American, Tokyo, Calidore, Borromeo, Orion, and Dalí Quartets. Beyond music, Angelina enjoys playing tennis and holds a minor in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University.”

“Malcolm Hyneman is a distinguished rising composer, producer, and multi-hyphenate artist whose work bridges the worlds of cinematic orchestration, classical composition, and elite modern production. A versatile presence in the industry, Hyneman served as both a featured artist and producer on the track "Choice" from the 2026 Grammy-nominated album A Hurricane in Heels by legendary poet and three-time nominee Queen Sheba. A graduate of The Los Angeles Film School and a Recording Academy Member (Class of 2025), Hyneman is a true multi-instrumentalist and has the ability for vocal production as well. As a multi-instrumentalist, I bring a tactile, musician-first approach to every project. My expertise extends into the realm of television and film, where he is credited as a producer for an episode of the award-winning series Moments. Hyneman’s career is marked by a high-caliber portfolio of collaborations, lending his creative vision to projects featuring NAACP Image Award-nominated actress Rutina Wesley (Queen Sugar, True Blood), Grammy-winning hip-hop pioneer Doodlebug (of Digable Planets), and Latin Grammy nominee Tamela Hedström. (Malachi River's 2025 Spoken Word Poetry album No Signal) Malcolm made history by having his produced music featured on the Black Music Forever station on Pandora and placements overseas on the UK radio show called Soul Freedom for song title WYABYLIMB ft. Sy Smith. With a reputation for technical precision, Hyneman’s sound is a sophisticated blend of R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Classical, often punctuated by bold, experimental textures. His international reach includes providing string arrangements and composing for the album CLOWN OR CROWN by Japanese star Rikimaru Chikada. His orchestral depth is further showcased in works like "Beyond Love," a testament to his ability to weave complex, emotive arrangements. Deeply committed to the history and study of his craft, Hyneman’s musicality is rooted in elite mentorship. He has been mentored by the legendary bassist, arranger, and composer John Clayton, as well as the Gospel great from Cleveland, Helen Turner Thompson. His technical prowess was further refined through intensive study with the renowned pianist Lafayette Carthon and Dr. William B. Woods of the Cleveland School of the Arts. Because of this rare ability to navigate seamlessly between gritty hip-hop production and grand-scale orchestral scoring, Hyneman is often described by peers as a "Quincy Jones-type" figure—a talent who remains fluently engaged in every chair in the studio. Whether crafting sweeping cinematic scores or driving contemporary innovation with a well-rounded command of the boards and the pencil, Hyneman’s work continues to define the modern intersection of classical tradition and soulful production. Above the accolades, he is driven by a singular, guiding philosophy: “Always remember to inspire one.” He truly believes that if you can inspire one person, you have the power to inspire the world.”