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Yaqing has dedicated the last 20 years to classical piano training, recently under the guidance of Dr. Omri Shimron at Cal State East Bay. Beginning her musical journey at five, she initially focused on piano before exploring other instruments. Music has played a significant role in her life from a young age. She aims to […]

Parker Ohara

Piano, Guitar & Ukulele

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 […]

Scott

Flute, Saxophone

Scott is a Bay Area-based flutist, electronic musician, music researcher, and music technologist. As an African and Okinawan American, Scott’s creative and academic work combines musical elements from his heritage with Jazz, Hip Hop, and Electronic music. Scott is also an Asian Improv art 2023 Fellow and holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Center for […]

Adesuwa Osagie is a native of Atlanta, GA. She has been singing and performing since she was just a few years old in gospel choirs and youth performance programs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Jazz Studies/Voice) with a minor in speech communication and Theater arts from Long Island University- Brooklyn Campus. Although […]

I-Chen Su

Piano, Violin & Viola

I-Chen Su is a native of Taiwan, and has been teaching at Melody Academy of Music since 2014. She received her BA in Music from Tainan National University of the Arts, MM in Viola Performance from Mannes School of Music, and MFA in Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media from Academy of Art […]

Paola Rapaj Kraja, who holds both a M.M. and M.Ed., is a seasoned pianist with over 20 years of experience in the realm of piano study. She earned dual master’s degrees from Charles University and the Prague Conservatory, majoring in piano performance and education. Her considerable talents have led her to perform as a soloist […]

Eilene Cho

Piano & Violin

Eilene started her music journey in 2006 playing the piano. Her teacher saw that she was a fast learner and encouraged her to take the opportunities that came her way. Eilene ended up picking up the violin, played in jazz bands, and marching bands, and even got invited to play in musical theatre productions. She […]

Chris Lee

Guitar & Bass

Discover the vibrant world of music with Chris Lee, a seasoned guitar and bass instructor based in the dynamic Bay Area. Armed with a rich background in both teaching and performing at a professional level, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his students. His educational journey led him to the renowned Guitar […]

Chesley Mok

Piano, Violin

Chesley Mok graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and received a Master of Music at San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studying Collaborative Piano with Timothy Bach. A diverse pianist, Chesley works with both vocalists and instrumentalists across a wide range of genres, including championing new music […]

Brandon Ung

Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Theory

Brandon Ung received his Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Commercial Music at Biola University with an emphasis in guitar. He also studied voice and piano in college, performing in several ensembles including Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Pop ensemble and Chapel band. He has been leading Sunday morning worship teams for over 10 years at both Newark […]

Xiaolin Chen, born in Guangzhou, China, has been playing piano for over 20 years. A pianist with a love for performing, Xiaolin constantly strives to bring her best so that she may pass that knowledge and experience down to her students. She has played for Hans Boepple (renowned pedagogue and soloist), performed at the Paramount […]

Erin Chen

Violin, Piano

Erin started to learn music at the age of six. She learned the piano first and then learned the violin. When she was twelve, she studied in Middle School of Xinghai Conservatory of Music. During this time, she won many competitions and gave performance in many cities. She finished her bachelor’s degree in Shanghai Conservatory […]