Our Superb Teachers
Ms. Olenka, OSM Director
MM in Piano Performance, MM in Piano Accompaniment, MA in Music Education, Certified Music Together Teacher.
Teaching since 1978.
Teaches Keyboard Musicianship and Composition Classes. Private lessons: piano, music theory.
Teaching philosophy: Caring positivity inspires learning.
Mr. Bruce Coates
BS in Music Education/Saxophone.
Teaching since 1982.
Teaches private lessons: all saxophones, all clarinets, all flutes, jazz theory and improvisation.
Teaching philosophy: Excellent instruction and excellent practice equals superior performance.
Ms. Yuliia Clere
Certified Music Together Teacher.
Teaching since 2018.
Teaches Music Together.
Teaching philosophy: Every child is unique! Music helps reveal this uniqueness!
Ms. Irina Fedorova
MA in Music Education, MA in Music Theory/Musicology, BA in Piano Performance.
Teaching since 1972.
Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes. Private lessons: piano and music theory.
Teaching philosophy: Motivate and inspire the best in everyone's love of learning.
Ms. Kaylee Warshaw
BA in Music Performance.
Teaching since 2020.
Teaches Summer Camp. Private lessons: violin and viola.
Teaching Philosophy: Engaging and encouraging instruction. Making the musical journey joyful for each student!
Mr. Keith Karasik
MA and BA in Music Education, BA in Double Bass Performance.
Teaching since 1985.
Teaches Ukulele Class. Private lessons: all string instruments, music theory, jazz improvisation and ukulele.
Teaching philosophy: Teaching music embraces all of us.
Ms. Karyn Hobson
BA in Music Education, Certified Music Together Teacher.
Teaching since 2000.
Teaches Music Together, Music ABCs, Vocal and Keyboard Musicianship Classes.
Teaching philosophy: Energetic, engaging and encouraging of student’s individual abilities.
Ms. Olga Kirko
BA in Music Education.
Teaching since 2019.
Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes. Private lessons: piano.
Teaching philosophy: Music lives where kindness and love live. Music is a mysterious world that contains a whole universe of diverse stories, feelings, emotions and colors.
Ms. Anna Kusner
MA in Music Performance and Education/Guitar.
Teaching since 1983.
Formerly, Anna's Music School owner-director in Israel.
Teaches private lessons: guitar, music theory.
Teaching philosophy: Personalized approach with a positive attitude toward the excellent results.
Ms. Lyuba Morgunova
MA in Piano Performance, MA in Piano Accompaniment, MA in Music Education, Certified Music Together Teacher.
Teaching since 1988.
Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes, Trinity College London Piano/Music Theory AP Exam Preparation. Private lessons: piano and music theory.
Teaching principles: Inspiring diligence and motivating creativity.
Ms. Chris Nibali
BA in elementary education and psychology. Violinist with Columbia Orchestra since 1978.
Teaching since 1990.
Teaches private lessons: violin, viola, and cello.
Teaching philosophy: Increasing students' love of music by using supportive, individualized instruction to encourage good technique and musical expression.
Ms. Tanya Roytman
MA in Music Education, MA in Accordion Performance, Certified Music Together Teacher.
Teaching since 1990.
Teaches Keyboard Musicianship Classes, Trinity College London Piano/Music Theory AP Exam Preparation. Private lessons: piano.
Teaching philosophy: Inspire interest, motivate everyone's talent with positive encouragement.
Dr. Robert Tennyson
BA in Political Science, BM & MM in Trombone Performance/Conducting, DMA in Brass Performance, Pedagogy & Instrumental Conducting.
Teaching since 1980.
Teaches private lessons: trombone, trumpet, baritone, and tuba.
Teaching principles: motivation, individual attention, joy in music.
Ms. Jill Thomassen
BM in Flute Performance.
Teaching since 1979.
Teaches private lessons: flute and piano.
Teaching philosophy: Supportive, encouraging instruction emphasizing strong fundamentals and efficient practice strategies while nurturing students' love of music.
Ms. Natalia Vladimirova
MA in Violin Performance, MA in Music Education.
Teaching since 1988.
Teaches private lessons: violin, viola, and cello.
Teaching philosophy: Individualized learning style encouraging a student to be successful.
Mr. David Warshaw
BA in Music Performance
Teaching since 2022.
Teaches Summer Camp.
Teaching philosophy: Making learning fun. Building ability one step at a time.
“You guys make my day shine with music!
Be rocking!”
— Swarna G. (music student)
