Anna Mezentseva is a Los Angeles based Singer-Songwriter and Performer. Anna has been teaching Voice and Piano for the past 7 years, constantly improving her methods, vocal techniques and adding new topics to her lessons.

Born and raised in a small town in Siberia, Russia, Anna started her career at the age of 5 by playing piano, performing with a church choir and participating in piano and voice contests. Anna took an intensive vocal course in Tech Music School in London, and then moved to the US in hopes of becoming a professional singer-songwriter. Inspired by artists such as Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, and many more, she continued her journey by studying songwriting and performance in Boston. Later on she decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue her own music career. Anna has collaborated with award winning artists such as two times Grammy Awards winner Peter Eldridge, Grammy nominated mastering engineer Jonathan Wyner, Japan’s version of Grammy Awards winners Darrin Bolden and Perry Geyer, and others.

"In my lessons I focus on vocal warm ups, breathing exercises, vocal/piano performance and music theory. I think it’s important for students to not only listen to music but to understand how it’s written and structured. I'm always open for new ideas and suggestions from the students and their parents to make the best out of every lesson."

Shanice Aaron is a classical pianist in Los Angeles who graduated at University of California Los Angeles with a Bachelors of Arts degree. She has won many piano competitions such as the CAPMT Concerto Competition California State Winner, Bellflower Symphony Concerto Competition Winner, and 2nd place at the The American Protégé International Competition making her debut at Carnegie Hall. She also has performed her first piano concerto in Austria with the Vienna International Orchestra making her debut in Europe. She also got invited as a soloist playing a concerto with the City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles Orchestra with conductor Charles Dickerson featuring composer Lukas Richman’s Concerto work, “In Truth” at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Not only solo, but she also has excelled as a chamber musician. Her participation for the past years in chamber music has led her perform in many venues such as Mozarteum Conservatory Salzburg, Italy, Bowdoin Music Festival, Santa Monica College Emeritus College, UCLA Schoenberg hall, and LACMA Live Sunday Broadcast. She also became one of the guest artists to perform chamber music at the Hawaii Chamber Festival in Hawaii.

Shanice has been playing piano for over 15 years and is a patient teacher. She has taught many students of all ages and her passion is to teach piano. Her goal is to see her students become their own best teachers, and for them to love and enjoy music.

Vision Wilkes-Davis is a triple-threat singer, pianist and teacher based in Los Angeles who has taught students of all ages and backgrounds. He received a double Bachelor of Music from the acclaimed Wanda L. Bass School of Music. Vision began teaching his senior year of college in Oklahoma City before heading to Los Angeles where he currently teaches voice and piano as his primary instruments along with beginner ukulele and guitar at Glendora Music and Arts School.

Vision is also a seasoned musical theatre performer having starred in regional theatres all over the U.S. Vision loves music because of the sheer power it has to bring joy to people. He finds it very important for students to find the right teacher with whom they can trust and connect with. He wants his students to express themselves without fear of failure.

Walter is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator who strives in cultivating a collaborative space to learn, connecting each student to whatever they love about music, and leaving them with the confidence to explore it independently.

Walter got his start at just fifteen years old, playing trumpet with soul bands at local venues and festivals in his hometown of Austin, Texas. He later relocated to Dallas to study music composition at the University of North Texas and play in the school’s Grammy nominated jazz ensembles. While in Dallas, Walter produced several exhibitions of his original music and performed with professional cover bands for corporate retreats and large private events throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Now a resident of Los Angeles, Walter enjoys performing with independent artists, providing music production assistance for local composition studios, and most of all, supporting his students on their own musical journeys.

Walter has performed in the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Austin Urban Music Festival, South by Southwest, Denton Arts & Jazz and has had his composition and arranging work performed by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Allen United Methodist Church Choir and the Westwood United Methodist Church Choir. Walter gives lessons in piano, guitar and trumpet and is a fantastic choice from young beginners to more advanced musicians interested in improvisation, songwriting or music technology.

Described by bassist Will Lee (The Late Show with David Letterman) as a "truth teller," Sarah Wise is an alt-americana singer-songwriter with confessional lyrics that are defiant and searing, vulnerable and searching.

Newly residing in Los Angeles, Sarah has performed throughout New York City and the greater Northeast, regularly appearing at Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, Pete’s Candy Store and more, and her debut single Hang Tight was featured in The Sleepless.

Since 2019, Sarah has offered private piano and voice instruction in New York City and Los Angeles to over sixty students, sharing over a decade’s worth of professional experience as a touring and session musician.

Sarah also draws from her background as a producer, talent contractor, live sound engineer, day manager and venue talent buyer, and has served as the Associate Director of Artist Bookings at Odyssey Associates since 2021.

While she loves working with beginner to intermediate level students of all ages, Sarah’s undergraduate background in childhood development – including assistant teaching at Sarah Lawrence College’s renowned Early Childhood Center – makes her an especially strong fit for young children.

A proud student of Jackie Presti (Celine Dion), Alex Nolan (Cyndi Lauper) and Clifford Carter (James Taylor), Sarah provides a joyful, nuanced approach to learning with an emphasis on consistent, slow and steady practice spanning a multitude of genres, from pop, rock, jazz and blues to classical, Broadway, country and soul.

Through gentle, clear communication, ample encouragement and unwavering curiosity, Sarah’s thoughtfully tailored lessons include piano and vocal warmups, sight reading, ear training, theory, breathing technique, relaxation exercises and performance coaching.

Nick Krauel is from Long Beach, California where he began learning piano at 6 years old. As his musical interests expanded, Nick's path led him to explore wind and percussion instruments alongside his piano studies, and he began performing professionally on piano at age 14 at restaurants, venues, and private events in Long Beach. Nick's passion and dedication to music led him to complete a degree in Jazz Studies from UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music. Beyond the classroom, Nick is an active member of the musical community, regularly performing at various venues and events in LA and Southern California and recording with different artists and bands. With a background in both performance and education, Nick is committed to providing a well-rounded and inspiring musical education to students of all ages and skill levels. His teaching approach emphasizes a solid technical foundation while encouraging creativity and individual expression. With a patient and encouraging approach, Nick empowers students to overcome challenges and reach new heights in their musical journey. By tailoring lessons to the specific needs and goals of each student, Nick creates an environment where students are motivated to excel and develop a lifelong love for music.

Cathy has lived and studied music in China, Canada, Germany, and the United States. Under the tutelage of Kevin Fitz-Gerald, she is currently pursuing a D.M.A. in Keyboard Collaborative Arts at the USC Thornton School of Music. She holds Bachelor and Master degrees in Piano Performance from the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln in Cologne, Germany. In 2006, she won a double first prize at the solo and concerto competition at Ithaca College in Ithaca (NY). In the same year, she was invited by the Vladimir Spivakov International Foundation as one of two representatives from Canada to participate in the music festival “Moscow Meets Friends”. In 2010, Cathy won the third prize in her age category at the “International Piano Competition Vila de Capdepera” in Spain. Last year, she received the first place in the Virtuosic Artist group at “Concours International de Concertos IAPMT” in Azusa (CA).

Together with two singers, Cathy founded the Aix Alma Trio and toured Germany twice with unique and engaging programs. She is also the curator and producer of “Fables”, a concert program combining Impressionistic and video game music. With her piano duo partner, Benyamin Nuss, Cathy brought “Fables” to Toronto and to Boston (MA) in an Artist Residency at Wellesley College. In the summer of 2022, Cathy was a Collaborative Piano Fellow at the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival and worked as the Assistant Music Director for Hair. Recently, she was the music director of Thornton Chamber Opera’s production of Cendrillon by Pauline Viardot. While in Germany, she was invited multiple times by the Collegium Musicum orchestra of the RWTH Aachen to perform as the soloist. She also performed as a soloist with orchestra in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Gabriel Deibel is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and dedicated music teacher. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music with a BA in Musicology, Gabriel brings a deep understanding and passion for music to his teaching. Following the release of his original album, All Through the Summer(2021), he has focused his energy on sharing his musical knowledge and experience with students. Music has been a lifelong companion for Gabriel, from composing original songs to analyzing diverse genres. His early exposure to music included absorbing his mother's piano expertise, which has shaped his own creative approach. Gabriel believes in fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment built on kindness and patience, where students feel empowered to explore their musical potential and thrive.