Hi, I'm Jay! I've been learning piano since I was 5, and I've learned to cello for 8 years now. I've been part of the Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra, and I'm part of both the Staples Symphonic Orchestra as well as the Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra. I still take private lessons to improve my skills in both of these instruments, and I can't wait to help you!
Hi my name is Demeil! I have been singing for 11 years now. I have been in every chamber ensemble or choir offered at long lots, Bedford, and Staples. I have participated in Western regionals and all state honor choir all three years of high school. I have also participated in ACDA All Eastern Honor choir and most recently I traveled to Dallas to sing in the ACDA National Honor choir in its most competitive year ever! I am a Bass but I can sing baritone and tenor 2. I have also been playing the cello for 9 years now, and I love every second of playing it. I have participated in a few ensembles in staples and outside aswell as taking private lessons. I hope I could use all the skills and experience I have gathered to help you succeed aswell!!
Hey there! I've been playing piano since I was 5 and still taking lessons today. I've passed up to Grade 5 in the ABRSM/Trinity exams and love playing piano every chance I get. I'm also part of my school's Choralaires, so I've got a good mix of music and performance experience. If you're just starting out, I'm here to help you along the way. Let's have fun and make some awesome music together!
Hi! My name is Nina Ghahremani and I have been playing the violin for 10 years. I play violin in the Symphonic Orchestra and Stradivarius Chamber Orchestra at Staples. I've also been a member of the Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra for 3 years, and I'm a part of their Principal Orchestra. Violin is my passion, and I can't wait to share it with others!
Hi! my name is Hannah Salpeter and I have been playing the cello for nine years. I am the principal cellist in the Staples Symphonic Orchestra, a leader of the Staples Amati Cello/Bass Ensemble, and the co-president of Staples Tri-M Music National Honors Society. I'm excited to work with you this year and share my love for music!
Hi! My name is Sam Zwick-Lavinsky and I'm a senior at Staples High School attending the University of Chicago next year. I've played clarinet for 7 years, 5 of which I've trained privately with a Northwestern professor emeritus of clarinet. I've played in the Staples Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, and I've been a member of all-region ensembles. I'm excited to help students learn clarinet!