As a pianist my most valuable contribution probably comes from the Schnabel family. I studied with Karl Ulrich Schnabel for many years. I also studied with Ivan Moravec from whom I learned much about shaping melodic lines, as well as a love for Czech music. I am very interested in the cultural context of music - the world where composer lived and wrote - and try to share this enthusiasm with students.
Ann Moss has been teaching voice for 10 years, first in Boston and currently in the Bay Area. Since moving to Berkeley in 2004, Ann has become much sought-out among singers of all ages and experience levels. She holds two graduate-level degrees in Vocal Performance, and has been honored to work with many of today's best musicians and teachers in master class and private studio settings. In addition to her extensive performance career as a classical singer, Ann has performed and recorded in popular genres including funk, folk-rock, and r&b.
I have extensive experience as a professional conductor, as an educator and as a private teacher.
I founded Redwood Symphony (www.redwoodsymphony.org) in 1985. I am still its Music Director as we approach our 25th anniversary. Together, we have performed very ambitious and unusual repertoire for an all-volunteer orchestra, including all of the Mahler symphonies and major works by Stravinsky, Bartok, Adams, Corigliano, and more. We have six CDs available on iTunes and amazon.com.
After studies with Alain Marion and Jean-Pierre Rampal in Paris and James Pappoutsakis at the New England Conservatory of Music, flutist Angela Koregelos made her professional solo debut in London's Wigmore Hall where the Times hailed "the freshness of her tone and the naturalness of her playing." She returned to the United States and became one of the youngest principal players of the Oakland Symphony where she was often featured as a soloist.
Flutist Meerenai Shim is an active performer and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She enjoys teaching many excellent private flute students at the Meerenai Shim Flute School in Campbell and Mountain View. Her teaching is influenced by the principles of Body Mapping and the practical application of human anatomy to allow musicians to move freely while performing and practicing.
Meerenai is the author of "Scale Studies for Beginner and Intermediate Flutists" and stays busy with many chamber music performances as a founding member of the Blithe Duo, MJCP, and the Ibert Trio.
Lauren Cony received her B.A. in Piano from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, and a M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She has studied under Sharon Mann, Paul Hersh, Pola Baytelman, and Laurette Goldberg on harpsichord. As an avid chamber musician, she has performed in the US, Canada, and Europe, and has collaborated with such distinguished artists as clarinetist Richard Stoltzman. She teaches at the SF Conservatory and the SF Community Music Center, and maintains a busy private studio.
-Over twelve years of experience teaching piano to children ages, as well as adults
-Strong emphasis on applied music theory, technique and music appreciation
-Customized lesson plans based on each student's age, personality and performance level
-Have an experience to teach children with special needs
My name is Lea Centauri. I've been singing since I was 4 years old, and have studied singing and voice my whole life. I'm a Mezzo Soprano and Jazz is my music of choice to sing. I have lived and sang and taught in Paris, France for several years. My first students were French. I also spent a year teaching vocal technique at Bilgi University in Istanbul, Turkey. Most of my vocal experience has been in foreign countries. I have sung all over France, including Cannes.
"Leonardo Garcia is conscientious, intelligent, musical and technically impeccable." - Eliot Fisk, Concert Guitarist
Originally from Maracaibo, Venezuela, award-winning guitarist Leonardo Garcia has performed as a soloist in North America, South America, and Europe. In addition to his solo performances, Garcia has also collaborated with other world-class musicians such as violinist Ian Swensen and guitarist Marc Teicholz.
Mr. Morris has sung professionally for 32 years, and has toured all over the USA, Canada and Europe performing solo and in ensembles. An award winning composer and instrumentalist as well, Eric enjoys teaching all voice parts and all styles of music. Mr. Morris has sung in the SF Opera House, and has also sung at the Grand Ole Opry, so it's obvious he feels at home with many different genres of music. He is also very comfortable coaching ensembles, as for over 20 years he has been the first tenor with the seminal a cappella group, the EDLOS.