“Investing in a music school… makes humanity better.”

“Investing in a music school… makes humanity better.”

“Investing in a music school is investing in what makes humanity better.” —Dr. Fernanda Nieto I wish you could meet the dazzling Fernanda Nieto for yourself. Fernanda is the mother of three amazing Center for Musical Arts students, but she is also an accomplished...
Faculty Highlight: Bryan Dubrow

Faculty Highlight: Bryan Dubrow

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented music teachers. In this interview we spoke with guitar, ukulele, and piano instructor Bryan Dubrow about his cross-genre approach to music projects, his love of the guitar, and his approach to teaching.  ...
Faculty Highlight: Sarah Summar

Faculty Highlight: Sarah Summar

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented music teachers. In this interview we spoke with violin, piano, and composition instructor Sarah Summar about her approach to teaching and the ways that even beginners can use composition and improvisation in their...
Faculty Highlight: Michael Pordesimo

Faculty Highlight: Michael Pordesimo

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with violin and viola instructor Michael Pordesimo about his approach to teaching and the importance of creativity and independence.   Center for Musical Arts: Good...
Faculty Highlight: Larina Gray

Faculty Highlight: Larina Gray

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview, we spoke with violin instructor Larina Gray about her path to the violin, her love for Irish fiddling, and more. Center for Musical Arts: Good morning! My name is Erica Reid, I’m...
Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan

Faculty Highlight: Jackson McLellan

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with trombone, ukulele, and world music instructor Jackson McLellan about the importance of curiosity and the delight in studying — and having fun with! — multiple instruments....
Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler

Faculty Highlight: Rachel Fetler

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with voice and piano instructor Rachel Fetler, who also teaches the Center’s Kids’ Choir class and works on the administrative side of the organization as Student...
Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz

Faculty Highlight: Shaun Diaz

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with cello instructor Shaun Diaz about how he uses a wide array of repertoire to help his students develop creativity and self-expression.     Center for Musical Arts:...
Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak

Faculty Highlight: Becca Kronyak

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with saxophone instructor Becca Kronyak about her firm belief that music is for everyone, and how she brings that belief into her music lessons.   Center for Musical Arts:...
Faculty Highlight: Raouf Zaidan

Faculty Highlight: Raouf Zaidan

The Center for Musical Arts has a variety of talented teachers. In this interview we spoke with piano and voice instructor Raouf Zaidan about his love of music, his history with opera (in many languages!), and more.   Center for Musical Arts: Hello! My name is Erica...