High School

Dane Carlson is a music educator and professional musician, having played the Oboe and English Horn professionally since 1975. Dane has a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University, studying Oboe with Lee Lincoln and conducting with Vernon Read and Higo Harada. Dane has performed with a number of local ensembles including the San Jose Symphony, Fremont Symphony, Monterey Symphony, Santa Cruz County Symphony, Pacific Philharmonic, California Pops, Opera San Jose, and West Bay Opera.

Twice Grammy nominated Omar Ledezma Jr. was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. He has a Degree in Laws and a diploma from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston. Omar is an active Bay Area performer both as a lead singer and percussionist. He has toured with renowned artists in UK, Europe, the Caribbean and South America and now leads his own family-oriented educational group, the Ka-Hon Ensemble.
www.omarledezmajr.com

My teaching philosophy focuses on fostering good practice techniques. While a great deal can be taught in a private setting, the real process of learning to make music requires structured independent work. To this end I focus on a strong foundation of skills and techniques and how to use said technique for musical expression. I enjoy working with students of any age and level.

The first lesson is free, so that the student may decide whether they feel that they can work well with me.

Pianist Lisa Maresch grew up with an eclectic taste in music from playing the Japanese taiko drums, playing extravagant shows on the Las Vegas “Strip,” to performing classical concerts for outreach programs across the country. She has built a career as solo pianist, a collaborative pianist, and an educator.

Carolina's by Carolé's Ballet Flamenco celebrating 19 years of Dance Excellence!~ 1995-2014 was founded by award winning Artistic Director-International Artist-Choreographer & Master Teacher, Carolina Lugo. She is widely regarded as one of the most gifted Flamenco & Spanish dance artists of her generation.

Bay Area native Roshan Sukumar received his Master of Music in Bassoon Performance at the University of Washington, Seattle studying with Seth Krimsky, (Principal Bassoon, Seattle Symphony) and received his BA in Bassoon Performance from UCLA, studying with John Steinmetz, (Principal Bassoon, LA Opera).

Started playing piano at age 5 and placed in Korean News Daily Competition at the age of 9. Went through one of the most prestigious music education routes from Junior High to Post-graduate studies with scholarship and dean's award.

As a solo pianist, accompanying pianist (chamber music) and as a composer, Cindy Lee combines her performance experiences as a solo or as an accompanying pianist with her strong academic understanding of music as a composer into her teachings.

Christian has just recently moved to the Bay Area from Madrid Spain. He has extensive teaching experience working as a music/guitar teacher at prestigious schools like The American School of Madrid (Aravaca, Madrid) and King's College, Madrid (Spain). He has done many solo performances in weddings, art exhibitions and corporate functions.

"Professional, experienced, encouraging and dedicated to her students. Our son loves going to his lessons because she makes them fun!"

Passionate about educating tomorrow’s world, Miss Choi finds joy in cultivating a love and appreciation of music in her students! Her students love performing, composing, improvising, and getting creative with music! They have won Composition Contests in their age division, performed at Communiversity, a street festival in downtown Princeton and one student even won Miss New Jersey by performing her musical composition, €œPeaceful Forest€!