Profile Type: Community Music School Faculty

  • Cleave Guyton

    Name: Cleave Guyton Jr From: New York, NY I started teaching music… 30+ years ago I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 1997 My inspiration: My dad, Muhammad Ali, and all great musicians Few people know that I… am an avid hunter Education: Berklee College of Music – BAAaron Copland School of Music at CUNY…

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  • Dara Hankins

    From: Brooklyn, New York Education: BM, New England Conservatory; MM, Manhattan School of Music I play and teach: Cello My other artistic/musical endeavors: DARA + KYLE (cello/piano duo) Biography: Dara Hankins is a bold, innovative artist with a social conscience. She believes in promoting equity through music and is an advocate for social justice. She…

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  • 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…

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  • 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:…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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