Our Staff

Elizabeth Garcia is a third-year Music Education major at San José State University, where she studies flute under Dr. Ray Furuta. Before attending SJSU, Elizabeth participated in a wide range of ensembles on multiple instruments, including cello in String Orchestra, saxophone in Jazz Band, and principal flute in Concert Band. She was also a member […]

Evelyn Pan began singing at age 3 and later concentrated in classical voice, earning her B.A. in Music from California Baptist University. In addition to her operatic training, she has performed and competed across multiple genres, including musical theater and pop. She has studied voice and opera performance under Juilliard-trained instructors. Alongside her vocal background, […]

Parker, a native of the Bay Area, hails from San Jose with a deep-rooted passion for music. Boasting over a decade of expertise, Parker is a seasoned guitar and piano instructor committed to empowering students with the essential skills for musical excellence. Having delved into a diverse array of musical genres, Parker brings a wealth […]

Elizabeth Su holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of California, Berkeley and is an experienced violinist, violist, and pianist. She served as First Violinist and Associate Concertmaster of the UC Berkeley Philharmonia Orchestra and Co-Principal Violist of the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra. As a performer, she has played in orchestras at Carnegie Hall […]

Robert began playing the violin at age six, studying first with Li Lin, then with Wei He and Florin Parvulescu. Growing up in the Bay Area, he performed with groups like BAYMS and Young Chamber Musicians, and took part in numerous summer festivals including the Heifetz Institute. In high school, he was a member of […]

John MacDonald is a drummer/keyboardist, music educator, and video game music composer based in the South Bay area. While completing his undergraduate and masters degrees at Berklee and the New England Conservatory studying under legendary jazz musicians Ralph Peterson and Bob Moses, he shared the stage with many established musicians, such as Taylor Dayne (opening […]

Una is a graduate from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she studied piano performance and psychology. Una began playing the piano when she was four years old, and has been classically trained. Una’s teaching style includes encouraging students to practice mindfully by building awareness, muscle memory, and a strong foundation in technique and […]

As a vocalist and drummer, Sophia Stroud has fostered her abilities from a young age, from singing in musical theatre shows to drumming in jazz all-star ensembles. Over the course of her sixteen-year artistic career, Sophia has taught and performed with San Jose Jazz, San Francisco Jazz, Stanford Jazz, and the USC Thornton School of […]

Alexandra Akemi Gonzales Siu is a violinist and dedicated educator currently completing her studies at The Juilliard School. Originally from Peru, she has trained at prestigious institutions including Interlochen Arts Academy and has participated in renowned summer programs such as Music Academy of the West, Meadowmount, and Tanglewood. Alongside her performance career, Alexandra has extensive […]

Anthony Franceschi has been playing drum set and percussion since age eight. Throughout his career, he has performed in a diverse array of ensembles including indie bands, pop bands, R&B bands, funk bands, big bands, jazz combos, Afro-Cuban bands, rock bands, symphonic bands, pit orchestras, and percussion ensembles, developing a well-rounded mastery of drum set […]

Ann Lin is a passionate and dedicated pianist whose classical piano training began at the age of six. Currently pursuing a degree in Jazz Piano Performance at San Jose State University, Ann brings a unique blend of classical precision and jazz creativity to her teaching and performances. Fluent in both Chinese and English, Ann has […]

Rebekah began playing piano at the age of 9 and quickly developed a deep appreciation for music. Her passion for music expanded in middle school when she started playing the flute, leading to extensive performance experience in various ensembles. She also completed Certificate of Merit Level 10 for piano and enjoys sharing her love for […]