Laurel

by Valerie | Oct 25, 2018

Originally from the Chicago area, Laurel grew up taking lessons in both piano and viola, playing in orchestras and jazz ensembles and taking part in as many musical projects as possible. When she wanted to switch to cello in her school orchestra, her teacher asked her...

Hana

by Valerie | Sep 1, 2018

In May, Hana graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a B.A. in Piano Performance. Along with piano, she studied voice, composition, music theory, and orchestration. In addition to studying voice and piano privately, she participated in Capella Nova Choir as a...

Laima

by Valerie | Aug 30, 2018

I first studied music at the Juozas Gruodis Conservatory of Music in Kaunas, Lithuania  at age 16.  During my 4 years at the Conservatory I took classes in Choir Conducting,  piano theory and practice, Harmony, Solfeggio, and Music History.  I then enrolled at The...

Lee B.

by Valerie | Aug 20, 2018

Lee is a Saxophonist, Composer and Teacher based in Portland Oregon. Lee began his musical journey with piano lessons at age 9, and transitioned to saxophone at age 11. Lee has been playing saxophone for 12 years. Lee’s love for saxophone encompasses both...

Sara

by Valerie | Aug 20, 2018

Sara began studying piano at the age of 6 in New Zealand, moving to Oregon when she was 11 years old. While in New Zealand Sara participated in a benefit concert as well as performing in regular recitals. While in middle school and high school, Sara participated in...