Profile Type: Community Music School Faculty
Rei Otake
From: Tokyo, Japan Education: B.A. Harvard University; M.M. Manhattan School of Music I play and teach: Cello Biography: Rei Otake is a cellist and educator with deep interdisciplinary interests ranging from music to science and social innovation. Rei’s recent performances include appearances at the Cello Akademie Rutesheim in Germany, Academie Music Orford in Quebec, and…
Shayna Dulberger
From: Mahopac, NY I started teaching music in… 2005 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2016 My inspiration: Francois Rabbath, George Vance, Virginia Dixon, Gary Karr, Tommy Potter, Paul Chambers, Ron Carter, John Patitucci and many more. Few people know that I… lived on a glacier for 2 months when I was 18 Education:…
Jeong Lim Yang
I’m from… Seoul, South Korea I started teaching music in… 2007 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2017 My inspiration: All the people who contribute this planet to be a better place for everyone! People who fought for their rights, freedom, art…. Few people know that I… go by Lim Education: Berklee College of…
Johnna Wu
From: Philadelphia and Indianapolis I started teaching music in… 2008 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2018 My inspiration: my grandfather Few people know that I… do yoga everyday Education: Columbia University – Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Music History and Theory, The Juilliard School – Masters of Music in Violin Performance I…
Adriatik Sefa
From: Elbasan, Albania I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2015 My inspiration: Old players such as Oistrakh, Heifetz Few people know that I… like building things Education: New Leaders For New Schools, Emerging Leaders Program, New York University, MA; Eastman School of Music, MM I play and teach: Violin and Viola My other artistic/musical…
Anna Majcherczyk
From: Krakow, Poland Education: Music Academy in Krakow; University of Arts in Graz; School for Strings New York I play and teach: Violin Personal Teaching Statement: I start my students under the Suzuki philosophy and pedagogy. I believe in the power of small steps and breaking up the difficulties into easier, “digestible” bits. I believe…
Dr. Luis Enrique Casal
Luis Casal, a prominent violinist and violist from Panama, has made remarkable contributions to the music world as both a performer and educator. Recognized as a “Remarkable Citizen of Panama 2015” by the National Commission Pro Civic Values and Morals, Dr. Casal has been lauded for his exceptional artistry. His distinguished career encompasses roles such…
Gabby Fluke-Mogul
From: South Florida Education: MFA in Music Performance and Literature with Improvisation Specialization, Mills College; BA in Music and Early Childhood Education, Hampshire College; Deep Listening Teaching Certification, The Center for Deep Listening I play and teach: Violin, Intro to Improv My other artistic/musical endeavors: I presently perform solo, in duo with Ava Mendoza, in…
Lacy Rose
From: Texas I started teaching music in… 2007 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2017 My inspiration: Franz Schubert, John Dowland, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Alfred Deller, Nick Drake, Dylan Thomas, William Blake, Shakespeare, Anne Carson, Joseph Cornell, Gustav Klimt, Leonora Carrington Few people know that I… am the goddaughter of astronaut Charles Lacy…
Lucia Stavros
Lucia Stavros is a New York-based harpist, singer/songwriter, and producer. Lucia’s projects explore the spiritual and emotional connections developed in music and through music. As described by The Deli Magazine, Lucia’s “show-stealing, often mysterious lyricism, creates an intergenerational atmosphere chamber pop that feels as modern as it does baroque.” Her debut independently produced solo album,…