Laura is a New York State certified music educator with a Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano Performance from Belmont University (2016) and a Master of Music in Music Education (2019). She has experience teaching choral music to students of all ages and is committed to creating engaging, supportive musical experiences. Outside of teaching, Laura […]

Beatrix Postley is a New York City–based soprano. She received her Bachelor’s in Music from Vassar College. This summer, she appeared as Barbarina in Le Nozze di Figaro with the Northern Lights Music Festival’s Opera Apprentice Program. Other roles include Mary in Computing Venus by Tim Takach, La Messaggera in Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo and Natasha in […]

Justin began his musical journey at age 4, inspired by his Dad’s enjoyment of performing in concert and his Grandfather’s love of music. Justin is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and record producer. He recorded and toured with the world-renowned band Lawrence for five years and signed with Warner Bros. Records for the release of their album […]

Julia Wachsmuth is currently studying to be a chorus teacher at Hofstra University with a Music Education major. Voice is her main instrument and her secondary instruments are violin and piano. She has performed in NYSSMA festivals for both voice and violin solos along with SCMEA and NYSCAME choirs. Currently, she is in an a […]

Jack Jiang has been teaching piano for 7 years, but his love for music started much earlier—he began playing when he was 4. Classical music has always been his passion, and he loves sharing that excitement with his students. He tries to make lessons friendly, fun, and full of energy. He wants his students to […]

A native Colombian, Ana Diaz Herrera focuses but not limited herself as an orchestra musician. Her musical education started at the Conservatorio del Tolima, in Ibague, Colombia. She established herself in Bogotá in 2010 and balanced her time playing in the two main orchestras in Bogotá, Orquesta Sinfónica de Colombia and Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá; […]

Dylan Krukowski is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and music educator with a deep background in chamber music and solo performance. Having graduated from Ithaca College with a dual degree in Performance and Music Education, the bulk of Dylan’s professional experience has been shaped by the diverse artistic culture of Ithaca and the greater upstate area, where […]

Rosie Barker is a voice teacher, performer, and passionate music educator with a rich background in musical theatre, rock, classical, jazz, and contemporary pop vocal styles. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), Rosie studied acting through the Meisner technique and graduated from AMDA. She has been auditioning, performing, and working in professional productions […]

Emerson Forbes is a trained percussionist and jazz musician with significant experience in songwriting, guitar, and piano. In 2024, Emerson graduated from the University of Delaware on the Dean’s List with a degree in Music Education and a minor in Jazz Studies. While attending the University of Delaware, Emerson studied with Gene Koshinski and Tim […]

Victoria is an accomplished piano teacher with over 15 years of experience inspiring students of all ages to develop their musical talents. She holds a master’s degree in Education, which has enriched her teaching methods and deepened her understanding of music pedagogy. Victoria has helped her students perfect and enhance their technique through recitals, competitions, […]

Emily Jasmine has been composing music since the age of nine and has studied composition with Dr. Frank Doyle, Dr. Evis Sammoutis, and Dr. Jorge Grossmann. She has also studied film scoring with Tim Huling, Ben Newhouse and Sean McMahon. Emily Jasmine received her Bachelor’s in Music Composition from Ithaca College in 2021 and her […]

Thomas Diognardi is multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter from Bethpage, NY. He’s spent the better part of his life performing with various bands, and graduated from the Music Conservatory at SUNY Purchase with his Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Production. Being both a self-taught musician and well versed in music theory allows Thomas to approach lessons and […]

Voice and piano instructor, Jennie Damiano, has been singing and performing since childhood and graduated from LIU Post in 2016 with a Bachelors in Music. As a member of the Post Chorus, Chamber Singers, Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz, and Madrigal Singers, she was given many opportunities to perform on and off campus at venues […]

Mate Marcina is the Music Director and a piano teacher at Grace Music School, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2015. He is an accomplished classical and jazz pianist, an award nominated composer and arranger, and a dedicated educator, who has studied and honed his skills in Europe and the US. […]

Chris Cuvier has been a professional pianist and composer since 1993, and a piano teacher since 1998. He graduated with a B.A. in music and English from Dowling College, and has studied with the world-renowned jazz pianist Fred Hersch. Chris is currently the full-time musical director for Messiah Lutheran Church in East Setauket, where he […]

Izem Gurer was born in Istanbul, Turkey. She started to study piano with concert pianist Birsen Ulucan at the age of eight. She has been prize winner of numerous national and international piano competitions between the years 2012-2020 and she was a semi-finalist in the Epinal International Piano Competition in France in 2017. In 2013 […]

Logan Slansky is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and educator in the Long Island/New York City area. After receiving his Honors Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education from the University of Delaware in May of 2024, where he graduated summa cum laude, he is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Jazz Performance (Piano) from […]

Shiori Chazono, bassist, pianist, composer, arranger, and piano tuner, is currently teaching at Grace Music School and Kellenberg Memorial High School. Originally from Japan, she studied at the Tokyo College of Music, where she received a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. She received her B.M. from LIU Post in Music Performance and was a […]

New to Grace Music School, music teacher Patricia has enjoyed a varied musical career incorporating teaching and performing, having begun both before entering college. A scholarship student at the Manhattan School of Music and studying violin and piano with professors at that school, Patricia went on to earn Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Music […]

Cameron Keym is a dedicated music educator, bringing over 25 years of enriching musical experiences to students of diverse ages and skill levels across the U.S., Europe, and Mexico. With a deep-rooted passion for music education, Cameron emphasizes the importance of identifying each student’s current musical inspiration. His teaching approach revolves around building a solid […]

Caitlin Francis has been teaching voice, piano, and violin lessons at Grace Music School since 2017. She graduated from LIU Post in 2015 with a degree in music education with a focus in vocal studies. While there she was very involved in the jazz groups such as the Long Island Sound Vocal Jazz directed by […]

Naomi Pierro is a singer and actress who grew up on Long Island. She has performed in many different recitals, concerts, musical theater shows, operas, and churches around NY. She has also won various singing competitions, including one at Carnegie Hall. Naomi has been a vocal and piano instructor, as well as a Music Fun […]

Nicki is a piano, voice, and early childhood teacher with an extensive background in classical, jazz and musical theater. Her teaching style revolves around balancing fun and discipline to keep her students motivated and committed while also using music as an emotional outlet. Outside of teaching, Nicki is the co-owner of Drama with your Mama, […]

Sam began to play the piano when he was only three. When Sam was seven, he started his formal training as a vocalist. He enjoys singing and playing a variety of genres including classical, jazz, and country, while simultaneously crafting original songs. Along the way, Sam has performed at notable venues including Citi Field, Madison […]