Lena Schuman was born in Baku, Azerbaijan and began her music studies at the age of 5. Lena quickly developed into an accomplished pianist, performing with the Azerbaijan Symphony Orchestra multiple times during her teenage years. Lena graduated from …

M.M., Manhattan School of Music; B.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music; studied with Mack McCray and Nina Svetlanova; four-time winner, Musical Merit Foundation Award. … Latest News pre-college Guitar Heroes: Pre-College Students Star in New Music …

Studio motto: hard work and quality practice. Diploma, Toho Music College, Tokyo; additional studies at San Francisco Conservatory of Music; Administrative Director of the Zephyr International Chamber Music Festival in Courmayeur, Italy; member of Board …

Stan Muncy is a regular extra with the San Francisco Symphony, a former member of the Santa Rosa Symphony, and was acting percussionist/assistant timpanist with the Honolulu Symphony. His recording credits extend to the NAXOS classical label and many film …

B.M. San Francisco Conservatory of Music; studied with Barry Jekowsky, Rick Kvistad and Johnny Rae; faculty member, Jazz School in Berkeley; performances with Zakir Hussain and the Rhythm Experience; performances and recordings with Larry Vuckovich; …

Michael Roest is a dynamic conductor and arts leader with a deep commitment to building and celebrating community through art. Roest is the founder and director of the International Pride Orchestra, an organization that unites LGBTQ+ musicians from around …

Dr. Chou is dedicated to inspiring a passion for classical music in the younger generation. Her teaching style includes musical analysis, improving tone production, clean finger technique, and the performance practices of diverse musical styles and time …

Ginger Kroft is Principal Clarinet with Carmel Bach Festival and Sacramento Philharmonic; and a Vandoren International Artist. Mrs. Kroft regularly performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra for many seasons and has performed with San Francisco …

Ms. Reynolds is an active performer and educator throughout Northern California. She is principal oboist with the Santa Rosa and California Symphonies and a member of the Marin Symphony and has appeared as soloist with all three organizations. Ms. …

Flutist Victoria “Tori” Hauk loves exploring the beauty of music through collaboration with fellow Bay Area musicians and by sharing it with the next generation of musicians through coaching and teaching. She is an avid chamber musician and can be seen …

Krista Wigle received both her B.M. and M.M. in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory where she studied with Carolyn Lewis, Pamela Fry and Jane Randolph(present teacher).  Her extensive performance career ranges from Opera to Musical …

M.M., Manhattan School of Music; B.A., San Francisco Conservatory of Music; studied with Patricia McCaffrey, Cynthia Hoffmann, Lucille Evans, Herman LeRoux; principal roles/soloist with Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass …

Teaching classical voice and musical theater and specializing in preparation for performances, competitions, and auditions for colleges (Extra Curricular) & music schools for Pre-College students who are on the professional track.  Her students have won …

I have had the good fortune to study with the best, Janos Starker, Pierre Fournier, and very briefly, Rostropovich. It’s my life’s endeavor to pass on what I have been given. Though I have had extensive orchestral, chamber music and solo experience, …

Eric Sung is the Principal Cellist of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. He has studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Southern California, and the Juilliard School. His principal teachers have been Stephen Geber, David Geber, Ronald …

M.M., State University of New York at Stony Brook; B.M., New England Conservatory of Music; studied with Laurence Lesser, Timothy Eddy, and chamber music with members of the Guarneri and Juilliard Quartets and Beaux Arts Trio; master classes with Gregor …

Artist Certificate, San Francisco Conservatory of Music; M.A., University of Minnesota; B.A., University of Wisconsin; studied with Mark Sokol and Clive Greensmith; collaborative performances with Frederica von Stade, Donald and Vivian Weilerstein; …

Russian-born violinist Alena Tsoi-Barantschik began her musical studies at the Central Music School in Moscow and later graduated from the Moscow Conservatory of Music, studying with Zinaida Gilels, Valery Klimov, and members of the Borodin Quartet. In …

B.M., New England Conservatory of Music; studied with Zaven Melikian and Dorothy DeLay; alumnus, Conservatory's Preparatory Division. Accepting beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. … Latest News pre-college Guitar Heroes: Pre-College Students …

SFCM coach and instructor, Aenea Mizushima Keyes, brings over 20 years coaching experience to her work with students and professionals. Her international performances include innovative work as a soloist, chamber musician, and violinist-composer, as well …