Our Staff

An award-winning artist, director, vocal coach, and actor, Keren Gaiser has captivated audiences in the United States and abroad for over two decades. With a rich portfolio that includes numerous original albums and notable accolades, Keren’s work has been celebrated in various articles, interviews, and magazines. Currently, Keren channels her expertise into inspiring singers and […]

Rebecca McGuire is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and currently resides in Memphis, Tennessee. She recently graduated with her Master’s in Keyboard Performance from Missouri State University, where she also received her Bachelor’s. Currently, she’s pursuing her DMA in Piano Performance at the University of Memphis under the tutelage of Dr. Artina McCain. She […]

Dario Oliveira is an accomplished musician and educator whose extensive training and experience span both performance and pedagogy. With a strong foundation in classical music and a commitment to ongoing professional development, Mr. Dario has established a distinguished career in the music world. He earned their Bachelor’s degree in Music from the Universidade de São […]

Mrs. Mulfinger holds Bachelor of Music, Master of Education, and Master of Music degrees and is a San Jose State University alumni. She attended masterclasses from pianists Alexander Peskanov and Anne Epperson and studied with Gustavo Cardinal at Interlochen International Fine Arts Academy and is a former student of Dr. Dan Steenson and Dr. Christopher […]

Nicole Lai, a Bay Area student, has been an avid musician since the age of six. As a highly accomplished pianist, she has earned numerous awards at state, national, and international levels. Notably, she performed at Weill Hall, Carnegie Hall in 2017 and 2018 as part of the winners’ recitals for the American Protégé International […]

With over 20 years of teaching and performing, Eliza has guided students of all ages and levels to a consistent 95% success rate in ABRSM exams. Her music journey began at age 6, inspired daily by her elder sister’s piano practice. Excelling in her studies, she graduated with top honors in piano from National Tsing […]

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 […]

Dr. Gao is a versatile violinist and educator who has performed and given lectures across Asia and the United States. Her performances have been featured on radio and TV programs in China, as well as at prestigious events such as the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) National Conference, the Summit Music Festivaland the Immanuel […]

D.M.A. – Michigan State University Masters – Sydney Conservatory of Music Master Faculty at Pacific Piano School since 2014 Dr. Zhao Zhao Yang was born in Beijing and began learning the piano at the age of four. In 1991, her family migrated to Sydney, Australia, and she had her first performance at the Sydney Opera […]