Our Faculty

At Music Around, our faculty consists of performing musicians of the first caliber—artists who not only excel on stage but also bring a deep commitment to teaching. Each faculty member has been selected through a rigorous search process and years of collaboration with our director, ensuring they are not only masters of their craft but also the right fit for our musical community.

These are professionals who perform at the highest levels, appearing on prestigious stages, recording with acclaimed artists, and contributing to the vibrancy of the music world. Their real-world experience and artistic integrity shape a rich, inspiring learning environment for our students.

Early Childhood Music Education

  • Dilara Abdurahman

    Beginning Piano [bio]

  • Oscar Aguirre

    Beginning Drums [bio]

  • Ana Carvalho

    Voice, Beginning Piano, & Brazilian Combo [bio]

  • Dr. James Sherry

    Bop Tots, Trumpet & Trombone, Piano & Violin [bio]

  • Nadya Trofimova

    Snap Squad Group Class [bio]

Brass & Woodwinds

  • Tom Cunningham

    Jazz Trumpet & Performance Combo [bio]

  • Douglas Hachiya

    Saxophone & Clarinet [bio]

  • Mark Isbell

    Saxophone, Improvisation [bio]

Piano

  • Michael LeVan

    Jazz Piano [bio]

  • Mark Massey

    Improvisation, Jazz Piano, Jazz Vocals, Improvisation Class [bio]

  • Celine You

    Beginning Piano and Jazz Piano [bio]

Strings

  • Nick De Anda

    Guitar, Pequeños Mariachis [bio]

  • Gustavo Aranibar

    Beginning Guitar [bio]

  • Ken Song

    Jazz Guitar & Standards Combo [bio]

  • Yue Tang

    Cello and Violin [bio]

  • Dr. Karim Yengsep

    Bass, Piano, Guitar, Repertory Ens [bio]

Drums

  • John Rush

    Jazz Drums [bio]

  • Jon Watson

    Drums [bio]