Barbara Nerness is an artist, researcher, and PhD candidate at Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics ( CCRMA ). She is also pursuing a certificate in Composition, a program that she started for CCRMA PhDs to participate …

Carrie-Ann Matheson  has a multi-faceted international career as a pianist, conductor and educator.  She is currently the Artistic Director of the world-renowned San Francisco Opera Center and Merola Opera Program. A native of Canada, Matheson began her …

Jamael Smith is a San Francisco-based bassoonist and educator. A dedicated performer of contemporary and chamber music, they are a member of the San Francisco Contemporary Players and Eco Ensemble; as a chamber musician, they perform as a member of …

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Richard Cox possesses a profound knowledge of not only the complex mechanics of voice technique, but perhaps more importantly, a deep understanding of precisely the level of work and dedication it takes to master the art of singing. He comprehends …

For concert and media composer Shawne (S. A.) Workman, creating with sound or text is about emotional flow – searching for the rare ebb and flood of narrative, imagery, and sonority that can raise the hair on your arms. She aims to keep chasing those …

Eun-Mee Ko, a dedicated voice professor, serves on the faculty of the International Lyric Academy in Italy and is the Chair of the Pre-College Voice Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). With a focus on classical voice and …

Praised by The New York Times as “excellent,” Katherine Siochi is an internationally award-winning soloist and one of the leading orchestral harpists of her generation. She joined the San Francisco Symphony as principal harp in the 2023-24 season, …

Acclaimed by the  San Francisco Chronicle  for her “fervid but impeccably controlled” performances, pianist Allegra Chapman  is driven by her passion for connecting audiences with historically overlooked and living composers. With a wide-ranging …

Recognized globally for his "rich, powerful voice that commands the stage," baritone Lester Lynch has established a place in the classical music world as one of the most in-demand artists of the 21st century. Lynch brought those skills and more to SFCM …

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Native San Franciscian, Alia Kuhnert, began playing trumpet at age ten. Alia originally chose the trumpet to disturb the peace and annoy her mom but ended up falling in love with the instrument. Growing up, she studied piano and was a member of the San …

Bio Coming Soon … Upcoming Events Piano Recital Pre-College Student Recital Sun May 25 Pre-College Student Recital: Ariel Chien, piano 5:00 PM Piano Recital Studio Recital Sun Jun 1 Pre-College Studio Recital: Students of Hang Li, piano 5:00 PM …

Violinist Natasha Makhijani has appeared as concertmaster of numerous orchestras, including the Oakland Symphony, the San Jose Chamber Orchestra, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the Eastman School of Music, and the Eastern Music Festival. Natasha …

Bio Coming Soon … Upcoming Events Piano Recital Pre-College Student Recital Sun May 25 Pre-College Student Recital: Ariel Chien, piano 5:00 PM Piano Recital Studio Recital Sun Jun 1 Pre-College Studio Recital: Students of Hang Li, piano 5:00 PM …

Pasha Sabouri  is one of the most sought-after and respected American violin pedagogues of the new generation. He has performed in recitals and concerts in Holland, Sweden, Austria, Germany, UK, throughout the United States and Canada. A passionate …

Jacob Nissly joined the San Francisco Symphony as Principal Percussion in 2013.  Previously, he was principal percussion of the Cleveland Orchestra and the Detroit Symphony. He also spent two years as a fellow in the New World Symphony.  Nissly is chair …