Focus Area: Piano
Yvonne Rogers
Yvonne Rogers is a pianist and composer from Penobscot, Maine, now based in Brooklyn, New York. Described as a “Fresh, new voice on piano,” (Paul Acquaro, The Free Jazz Collective), she is in demand as a side-person and bandleader in NYC and beyond. She has performed her work at venues around the world including the
Arthur Villar
Pianist Arthur Villar holds a bachelor degree in Piano Performance from the Hartt School, University of Hartford and a masters degree in Piano Performance from SUNY Purchase, NY. Besides working as a private piano teacher in Jersey City, he is also a piano faculty at The Suzuki Schools of Westport in CT. In 2007 he
Grace Lin
From: Taiwan I started teaching music in… 2006 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2007 My inspiration: My inspiration is my piano teacher Shirley Cohen. She said, “Great teachers are humble and respectful. Great teachers teach with beautiful heart.” Few people know that I… love to bake. My dream is to open a bakery
Jeong-Hwa Park
From: South KoreaI started teaching music in…1996I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2012My inspiration: Beethoven, Sheila Keats (my Suzuki piano trainer), Dr. Donald Pirone, Dr. Susan SobolewskiFew people know that I… have attended several seminars on AutismEducation: Sungshin Women’s University, South Korea – Bachelor of MusicArizona State University – Master of MusicArizona State University
Nina Yenik
From: Kyoto, JapanEducation: BM and MM, Manhattan School of MusicI play and teach: PianoBiography: Nina Yenik is a pianist and educator based in Manhattan. She has performed in solo recitals and chamber music concerts in venues across the world including Spain, France, Italy and China. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music from Manhattan
Lyuba Dubov
From: Minsk, BelarusI started teaching music in…2002I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2006My inspiration: My familyFew people know that I… like cross country skiingEducation: Aaron Copland School of Music at CUNY Queens College – BMTeachers College at Columbia University – MA, Music EducationI play and teach: PianoMy other artistic/musical endeavors: I’m a freelance accompanist.
Junko Nagai
Native of Japan. Suzuki Piano Dept Head. Bachelor and Master from Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Byron Janis and Ruth Laredo. Graduated with numerous awards including the Best Chamber Music Award. Winner of Yamaha Piano Competition. Televised and radio broadcasted Concerto performances with the Abilene Symphony and Manhattan School of Music Symphony
Emile Blondel
Name: Emile BlondelFrom: Charlottesville, VAI started teaching music in… 2007I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2011Who’s your inspiration, musical or otherwise? BachFew people know that I… also play the drumsEducation: North Carolina School of the Arts – BMNorth Carolina School of the Arts – MMEcole Alfred Cortot in Paris, 2001-2004I play and teach: PianoMy
Mary Jo Verruto Mcbride
Mary Jo McBride is a multi-instrumentalist and seasoned performer who teaches piano at BKCM. A native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Mary Jo began her teaching career as a children’s performer in 2011, schlepping her guitar and instruments all through NYC, and she started at BKCM as an Early Childhood Music teacher. As a theatre performer, MJ
Ian Davis
Ian Davis teaches piano, guitar, Music Theory and Composition. He began studying classical guitar at a young age with Evelyn Pelicane, at the Westport School of Music. He studied with Evelyn from seven years old until he graduated from high school. In 2007 Ian went to NYU where he majored in music theory and composition.