Featured Teachers

Conor Larkin is a multifaceted musician, blending his expertise as a semi-professional jazz pianist with a solid foundation in classical music. His journey into the realm of music began with rigorous training that led him to achieve Grade 8 standards during his school years. Subsequently, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Music at the University of Manchester, where he further honed his musical skills and theoretical understanding. Since graduating, Conor has been actively engaged in sharing his passion for music through teaching piano and music theory. With a keen understanding of both classical and jazz traditions, Conor brings a unique perspective to his teaching, catering to the needs of beginner and advanced pianists alike. His teaching style is characterized by its accessibility and emphasis on fostering a fun and enriching learning environment. In addition to his role as an educator, Conor continues to pursue his own musical endeavours, regularly performing as a jazz pianist. His eclectic understanding of music theory allows him to navigate diverse musical genres with ease, enriching his performances with a depth of musical knowledge and expression.

Ms Zara Ch's educational background is as impressive as her performance. She completed her bachelor's degree in singing with honours at the Chinese University of Hong Kong under the tutelage of Ms Chan Siu Kwan. She furthered her studies, earning master's and postgraduate degrees in singing with distinctions at Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel, studying under Ms. Valérie Guillorit. Her passion for both vocal and piano performance is reflected in her outstanding scores, with Licentiate Trinity College London certificates attesting to her exceptional abilities. With her extraordinary talent, she continues to enrich the world of classical music, captivating audiences with her stunning soprano voice and masterful piano performances. In the realm of opera, Zara has graced the stage in various productions, portraying iconic roles such as Zaïre in Rameau's LES INDES GALANTES, Alice in Verdi's FALSTAFF, and Donna Anna in Mozart's DON GIOVANNI. Her talents also extended to piano performance, earning her outstanding scores and Licentiate Trinity College London certificates. Zara has showcased her musical prowess in concerts across Europe and Asia, leaving audiences captivated. As a dedicated singing and piano teacher, she imparts her knowledge through masterclasses, guiding her students to excel in exams and competitions. Many of her students have achieved remarkable results, securing placements in prestigious institutions like The Juilliard School.

Jonathan first picked up a pair of drumsticks at the young age of five and from that point forward, it was clear that his career path would be encapsulated by this wonderful instrument. He was awarded his Grade 8 certificate from Trinity College London in his teens. His pursuit of excellence in the drumming realm led him to the hallowed halls of the well-known Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, where he culminated his academic journey with a distinguished degree. Jonathan strives to share his passion for the drums with students and peers alike. With multiple years of experience under his belt including live shows, session recordings tutoring students of all ages and focusing on exam preparation using Rock School and Trinity exam boards he has found a real passion in teaching as well as performing. Jonathan has proficiency in multiple genres and the ability to adapt as necessary to suit a student’s style of learning. With an emphasis on enjoyment in his lessons, he aims to bring the best out in students providing reassurance and feedback along the way. Jonathan possesses the rare gift of adaptability, tailoring his teaching approach to suit the unique learning styles of his students. His pedagogical philosophy centers around making every lesson an enjoyable and transformative experience, where students can unlock their full potential with confidence.

Chloe is a professional musician and a Musical Theatre graduate from Goldsmiths University of London. She has a great passion for music, theatre and live performance. Chloe is an accomplished pianist, and vocalist who specialises in a wide range of singing styles. She cultivates a supportive learning environment for students, instilling a lifelong appreciation for the art of vocal and piano performance. Chloe has taught a diverse range of students, starting her professional teaching career at Chickenshed Theatre Company and primary schools in the London borough of Camden. During her time there, she worked as an accompanist for the school productions, led various musical afterschool clubs such as the choir, rock band, and jazz band, and prepared the children for a successful musical performance at the Royal Albert Hall for Camden Music Festival. Beyond teaching, Chloe is an active performer, having done various singing competitions, and performing in live bands. Chloe has also performed in many professional theatre productions, including landing a leading role at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Antonia is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocal coach from Italy who also teaches piano and violin. She began studying the violin as a child. She later joined a choir and studied singing with Michael Aspinall and Candace Smith. In 2010, she obtained her first degree in Literature, music and performance’ from the University ‘La Sapienza’ in Rome, Italy. She later graduated in singing from the Conservatory of Music in Benevento, Italy, where she also sub-studied piano as a second instrument. For more than fifteen years, Antonia has been performing as a singer and violinist in bands, choirs, and early music ensembles with concerts all over Europe and in the United States. She has also trained as an actor and stage musician and collaborated with several theatre companies. In 2016, Antonia obtained a MA degree in renaissance and baroque singing from the ‘Santa Cecilia’ Conservatory of Rome, under the guidance of Sara Mingardo. Given her interest in different genres of music, acting and the theatrical voice, Antonia developed her own voice method and has been coaching singers and actors in various settings including schools, theatre companies, workshops, and community centers in Italy and in the UK. In recent years, Antonia has been writing and producing her own music, and she is currently working on a solo project. She is currently studying for an MA in music therapy at the University of the West of England in Bristol and will qualify in 2023.

Samantha is a recent graduate from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance gaining a Bachelor of Music. An accomplished violinist who studied under Clare Thompson. Extensively performed in a variety of chamber groups and orchestras and worked with Trinity Laban String Ensemble as a Laban Soloist for the third movement of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Summer. She is a violinist and a pianist. Being classically music trained from a very young age, she has undertaken the ABRSM grades for both piano and violin up to Grade 8 and has further achieved an LTCL with Distinction in Violin Performance. Following this, she decided to pursue music at a higher level at the conservatoire. Being in this vigorous music education system, she has actively been involved in many rehearsals and concert opportunities, as well as the education that it has to offer and has come away with much more knowledge in the aspects of music education.

Jamie is a classical piano has studied at one of the top universities for performing arts, Trinity Conservatoire of Music. Being actively involved in music education allows him to have a fresh and modern understanding of what it means to learn, teach and master the piano with a plethora of resources at his disposal, and the very nature of music education at the front of his mind at all times. Having completed the ABRSM practical grade system as well as achieving distinctions in theory and performance shortly before going on to study for his degree, the particularities of the grading system are still fresh in his head, allowing him to take a more detailed approach with students looking to take the same route.

Berfin A. is a world-wide known solo violinist. She is a London-based professional musician, an expanding performance artist, and a music teacher, born in Ankara, Turkey. Berfin specialised in violin, branching out to piano, singing, and embodied movement. She has been a professional musician for over 16 years. Berfin recently graduated from the Royal Academy with First Class Honours, where she studied with Jack Liebeck. Starting her studies with violin in Ankara, in 2011 she won the Young Musician of the Year in the Andante Classical Music Prize. From 2012 until 2016 she continued her studies at the Yehudi Menuhin School where she studied with Lutsia Ibragimova. In 2017, Berfin was invited to give a TEDx speech in Ankara. She has given recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Tonhalle Hall and participated in concerts with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kammerphilharmonie Bodensee Orchestra. Throughout her career, Berfin has won multiple violin competitions. In February of this year, she performed the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with the Bursa Symphony Orchestra in Turkey, conducted by Antonio Pirolli. In 2019, Berfin was a soloist in the Max Bruch Album performing the Adagio Appassionato which was recorded on the Sony Classical Label. Berfin performs on a Nicolaus Gagliano violin (1751) kindly given to her by her family and donors of the CEV Foundation.

Sophie started dancing at the age of 2 in Nottingham at Morrisons School of Dance and Gedling Ballet School. She was awarded a scholarship at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and trained there for 8 years, graduating with a Trinity National Diploma in Dance. While Training Sophie has performed with English National Ballet in their productions of Nutcracker and Swan Lake. She has taken Ballet exams with Roval Academy of Dance up to and including Advanced 2 alongside Imperial Society of Dance Modern and Cecchetti Ballet Vocational exams. After graduating Sophie has danced professionally with worldwide companies Costa Crociere and Sea Cruise UK.

In 2009, he passed the exams of the European Youth Symphony Orchestra(EJOD) and gave concerts in various countries (Germany, France) to represent his country. During his tenure abroad, he worked with various pianists. In 2009, he was accepted to the chamber orchestra of Nilufer Municipality and continued my chamber music and orchestral education with Professor Hasan Adiguzelzade. He started Bursa Uludag University Music Education Department in 2010 following his extraordinary success in the talent examination. In the 2013 Istanbul International Pera Piano Competition, he was awarded for the Best Freelance Interpretation. he actively participated in masterclass studies with Tamara Poddubnaya and Associate Professor Ferit Adıguzelzade. Graduating from Uludag University with honours in 2014, he won the Master's Degree Program of the Department of Music Education at Uludag University. During his graduate education, he actively took part in various projects within the university. During this period, he was assigned to accompany the undergraduate students (string instruments). In 2018, he completed his master's degree with thesis. He prepared his students for the piano and violin examination of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music(ABRSM) for all grades and most of them passed the exams with distinction. In 2020, He graduated online certificate programme of Eskisehir University called “Piano Trainer-1” and “Fundamentals of Music Theory” by the University of Edinburgh.

Bohdana R. is a pianist and piano teacher. Originally from Ukraine, she started her musical education at the age of 7 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. She graduated from the College of Music in Ukraine and moved to Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. During her education, she worked as an accompanist in the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts for singers, choirs and instrumentalists. Bohdana has been a piano teacher since 2016. She participated in different piano festivals, such as "Feuerwerk Einbeck" in Germany and "Klaipeda Piano Masters" in Lithuania. Bohdana has performed in different countries such as Ukraine, Lithuania, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Romania and Moldova. She also works as an accompanist in a few Choral Societies in London, supports a lot of concerts as a soloist and accompanist and continues to work with her students in Ukraine, Moldova and Great Britain.

Lawrence is a highly skilled British session musician with a profound expertise spanning across the genres of pop, rock, soul, and funk. In 2020, he made the strategic move to London to pursue advanced studies at the prestigious Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. Since then, Lawrence has lent his musical prowess to numerous notable artists, including CRISTII and SAINT CLAIR. Additionally, he is a prominent and integral member of the esteemed North London Collective, further solidifying his presence in the vibrant music scene. Recognizing the importance of adaptability in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Lawrence began offering online music lessons, catering to a diverse and international clientele. His commitment to music education extends to his role as a dedicated tutor at The Dan Tien Performing Arts Studios. Furthermore, he has earned notable academic achievements, including a distinction from Rock School Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music, adding to his Bachelor's degree qualifications. Currently, he imparts his extensive knowledge and experience as part of the teaching team at London School of Arts.

Tolis Zavaliaris is a guitarist, composer, and tutor living in London U.K. Born in Orestiada a small town in Northern Greece he started playing guitar at the age of 14 and by the age of 16 was performing in Greek clubs with many bands and famous artists. Tolis relocated from Greece to London in 2001 where he studied a 3-year degree course at the world-famous Guitar Institute. After his graduation, he was invited to join the Institute as a guitar teacher and tutor. Since then Tolis has collaborated, performed, and toured with many artists such as Vanessa Mae, Livan, Anna Savege, The Duvets, The Locals, Me’sha Bryan, Killiopi, and many more. He has also worked with producers Peter Greenwell (Flop-Star), Benny D (Depeche Mode), John Robertson (Morcheeba), David Crefield (Kaiser Chiefs).

Susie started dancing at Gedling Ballet School in Nottingham. At age 8 Susie successfully auditioned for a place as a Royal Ballet School Associate and attended classes there for 6 years. During her time as an RBS associate, she was picked to perform and tour with Birmingham Royal Ballet in various productions, most notably at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. After Graduating Susie went on to perform with Ampersandance, Royal Shakespeare Company and was offered contracts with Ballet Theatre UK and Cork City Ballet. Susie went back to Rambert where she gained an MA in Advanced Dance Performance, toured with Moving Visions, and worked with Kerry Nicholls and Ross McKim. During her time training and performing Susie was teaching in various schools over the country and gaining experience at the Royal Academy of Dance. She is now the Ballet coach at the National Ice centre in Nottingham, Loughborough University, Gedling Ballet School, and London School of Arts.

Emanuela is a London-based Romanian artist-educator whose fine art projects range from painting, printmaking, and installation art to collaborative, interdisciplinary art projects, participatory art, and artistic interventions within the educational space. One of her recent projects was a collaborative art educational practice reuniting the fields of fine art and theatre created for the educational department of the National Gallery. It consisted of a series of 5 art workshops lead by Emanuela Marcu and theatre director Francesca Camozzi at Grimsdyke School in London that culminated with the creation of a collective, interactive art piece shown in the National Gallery in front of Tintoretto's painting that inspired it. Emanuela graduated from the Painting Department of the University of Art in Bucharest and the Philology Department of the University of Bucharest and holds a Fine Art MA degree awarded by Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, the University of the Arts London. Her artistic language has been influenced by abstract expressionism, by conceptual art and the Fluxus movement, and by the social sculpture of Joseph Beuys.

Vezhdi’s talent for music was discovered by his sister’s music teacher. Vezhdi started to practice music at age 5, joined piano and keyboard lessons for the next five years. He was living in Tekirdağ / Çorlu until 2002 and then he joined Music Talent Exam and he was accepted to Eskisehir Music High School. He learned to play ‘Viola’ ‘Piano’ and also learned about ‘music theory’ ‘music history’ ‘Turkish music history’ during these 4 years of the high school period. After Music High School Vezhdi continued with his music life in Canakkale Onsekizmart University Department of Music to become a music teacher, (2006 – 2010). During his study at Canakkale Onsekizmart University, he attended many Viola, Piano, Choir concerts in Turkey and also in Greece, Serbia – Montenegro, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Germany. After 4 successful years at Canakkale Onsekizmart University Vezhdi graduated and became a Music Teacher. In 2011 Vezhdi moved to London to learn English, to get new work experience, and also to do a Master in Musical Harmony. He is a multi-talented musician that plays, violin, viola, piano, and guitar. He is also the accompanist of all our exam students at the London School of Arts.

Leila H. graduated with a 1st class B(Mus)Hons degree from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2021 with a semester studying at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. She has recently completed her Post-Graduate Certificate in Flute Performance at the Conservatoire graduating with a Merit in July 2022. During her BMus and PG Cert, Leila studied with Judith Hall, Marie-Christine Zupancic, Andrew Lane and Thies Roorda. She also learnt with Anna Noakes whilst in sixth form. Leila H. is a freelance flautist/piccolo player, and teacher. She is currently living in London where she is studying, as the Fishmonger’s Company Beckwith Scholar, for her Masters in Instrumental Performance at The Royal College of Music. Alongside her studies, Leila teaches flute and piano and performs with The Heart of England Philharmonic, The Sinfonia Stellaris and her folk band, Patchwork. Leila also enjoys working in arts admin. She currently works as the Operations and Pastoral Assistant at Guildhall Young Artists Norwich and previously worked as the SoundLab Coordinator for the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's Learning and Participation Department's outreach project SoundLab for the academic year 2021 - 2022. ​ Leila has wide performance experience having played at the Barbican with the Britten Sinfonia Academy and recorded for the Peaky Blinders Soundtrack in England, performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, the EU Parliament in Belgium with Joe Broughton's Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, the Royal Conservatory of the Hague in Holland and the Summer Academy Voksenaasen in Norway and toured Serbia (playing for Birmingham School of Acting) and Germany with Triorca.

Raul is an experienced and creative jazz guitarist, composer, and music tutor. During his career, he acquired 15+ years of experience in teaching electric and acoustic guitar as well as ensemble music and jazz harmony to students from all levels and backgrounds. After many years of independent study, Raul attended the B.Mus Jazz Music program at Conservatorio Stanislao Giacomantonio in Cosenza (Italy) where he had the pleasure to be tutored by musicians of the likes of Lutte Berg, Lucio Ferrara, Davide Santorsola, Nicola Pisani, and Roberto Spadoni. He also took part in a various workshops with both Italian and international artists such as Umberto Fiorentino, Ramberto Ciammarughi, Micheal Rosen, Bebo Ferra, and Roberto Taufic. From 1998 to the present, Raul has been performing in a number of different projects. For many of them, he has composed and arranged original compositions. From 1998 to 2003 he performed with Vinagre, an ethno-jazz project which resulted in an album of the same name. In 2004 he lent his talent to the recording session of the Mandara project's album "Alatùl". From 2009 to present, he has been involved in composing, arranging, and performing his own original compositions with Amanita Trio, which were later conveyed into "Gente a Sud", a critically acclaimed album that is constantly exploring a synthesis between contemporary jazz and far-away roots. This line-up has performed all over Italy in venues and festivals such as Casa del Jazz (Rome) and Reggio in Jazz (Reggio Calabria). Along with his performing career, Raul has also gained experience in composing original music for theatre plays.

James has studied music since the age of 8 and has been professional for 14 years. His career has taken him around the world touring America, China, and all across Europe playing a number of different instruments and styles of music. Because James plays more than one instrument, his career outside of teaching has led him down many different paths. This versatility has aided James to teach a number of different styles from Classical music, Jazz and Rock, and Pop music. James Started Playing the Clarinet when he was 8 years old and graduated with a distinction in Grade 8 at the age of 18. Alongside his classical education, he always listened to and loved playing Jazz music. He started to play the saxophone during his teenage years and using the techniques he had learned on the clarinet, adapted himself into a proficient Jazz Saxophonist Alongside the woodwind background, James also started playing the guitar at the age of 14 and started playing in rock bands. With a love for modern music, James progressed very quickly at the guitar and managed to get a place at the Academy of Contemporary Music at 18 to study his degree. He learned a number of styles of music there from some world-famous guitarists (Guthrie Govan, Jamie Humphries, Mike Caswell). After spending the next three years dedicating hard work to both of his crafts James started getting jobs touring with Artists around the UK and Europe (Bad Company, Juan Zelada, Nicole Scherzinger, Pixie Lott, Leona Lewis).

Joseph is an accomplished guitarist with a lifelong passion for music. He embarked on his musical journey at the age of 8 when he first picked up the guitar. By the time he was 13, his father had become his dedicated teacher, laying the foundation for his musical education. Joseph's pursuit of excellence led him to the renowned Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA), where he honed his skills. His commitment to musical mastery led him to further his education, culminating in the attainment of a Music Degree from the prestigious ICMP in London. Based in London, Joseph is a highly regarded session musician, specializing in genres such as Pop, Jazz, and RnB, among others. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with notable artists like Mansur Brown, Jack Hawitt, Conor Albert, and more. Joseph's reputation as a prominent figure in London's music scene is well-established. He has graced the stages of esteemed events, including mainstage Pride with an audience of over 20,000, GALA Festival with over 10,000 attendees, and NTS Live with a reach exceeding 5,000. Joseph's talents have also earned him a coveted spot in London's West End, performing to sold-out crowds at the legendary Leicester Square Hippodrome. In addition to his performance career, Joseph is the driving force behind the successful Jazz event "In Time" at the Ritzy, where he curates and performs weekly, further enriching the city's vibrant music scene.

Daria F., a talented violinist from a family of musicians in Russia, began her musical journey at five. By nine, she was winning awards at international competitions. At seventeen, she expanded into vocal training and electronic music. By nineteen, she was releasing albums and collaborating with others. Alongside her classical training in Moscow and Milan, Daria became known for her work with Nike Women's Believe in More project, creating music for their videos and gaining recognition in Russia. She also performed at prestigious fashion events for Cartier, composing exclusive music for them. In 2020, she showcased her talent at Milan Fashion Week for the Jordan Women's Collection. Moving to England in 2023 with a Global Talent Visa, she now focuses on composing music, teaching violin, and developing new teaching methods. Despite specializing in violin, she has been learning and playing both violin and piano since the age of five, bringing a wealth of musical knowledge to her teaching. She's also passionate about her project, Upside Down, with the violin.

Elif graduated from the State Conservatory of Uludag University as a violinist. Then she got a pedagogical experience certificate from the Faculty Music Education Department of Uludag University as a violin and piano teacher. She also had the opportunity to participate in some of the music authority’s masterclasses. Some of them were Maxim Vengerov, Valery Oistrakh, Itzhak Rashkovsky, Mihael Aranovich, Shlomo Mintz, Alexander Markov, Peter Fisher, Nathaniel Vallois, Cihat Askin, Suna Kan, Özcan Ulucan. She gave a concert as a soloist accompany with Academic Chamber Orchestra of Afyon University at the III. International Marsyas Culture-Art and Music Festival with Academic Chamber Orchestra of Nilufer in Bursa, Bolu, and with Orchestra of Uludag University. Also, she did some recital in some parts of Turkey. She had played in many orchestras. One of them was the “Turkey National Youth Symphony Orchestra” conducted by Cem Mansur. They gave some concerts in Berlin, Rome, Vienna, Kassel, Dortmund, Linz, Bonn, Essen, Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir, Ankara, Bodrum, Antalya. They also won the first prize with Ahmet Altinel's composition at the Young Euro Classic festival in Berlin. One of them was the Regional State Symphony Orchestra of Bursa. In these concerts, she took part as a concertmaster also first and the second violinist. one of them was the Regional State Symphony Orchestra of Bursa.

Tezel has been playing guitar for about 20 odd years, he started his music carrier in Cyprus where he played in various rock bands, he is also a composer and a songwriter. After he moved to the UK he joined the London College of Music specializing in Acoustic Guitar popular music. After he got his teaching degree he joined the RGT Electric guitar grade exams and passed with distinction. He is an experienced tutor where he has taught in many music schools around London also he is experienced in teaching RGT Grade exams. He is now working full time at the London School of Arts.

Ovgu was born and brought up in Cyprus but she has been living abroad since 2006. She has studied Applied Linguistics (English and Spanish) as her BA at the University of Wolverhampton and went off to live in Spain to master her Spanish. She lived in Granada, Spain for 4 years and worked as an English teacher. She did her Masters at Kings College London in English Language teaching and Applied Linguistics in 2013-14. She loves languages and traveling meeting new people. After her masters, she started working at her current job, at the London School of Arts as a Manager. Alongside Ovgu’s managerial position she dances around the world. Dancing has always been one of her favorite hobbies. She has studied various styles of dancing when she was a teenager, like hip-hop, ballet, salsa, and ballroom. Ovgu moved to Spain in 2009 where she began dancing salsa on1 and on2 as a social hobby. Soon after she fell in love with all these unique styles and started taking salsa, chacha, pachanga classes, as well as traveling to congresses to learn more from all the great dancers all over the world. Övgü moved back to London in 2013 to do her masters at Kings College. Soon after she arrived she met her bachata dance partner Angus who she became the BachataStars UK champions within 3 months after they met. They have done many competitions where they placed 1st and 2nd. Recently they have placed 3rd in the World Bachata Championship. Ovgu has been teaching and performing since 2013. The team she formed part in, Reyes Del Ritmo, won the Bachata Team Masters UK competition and got the chance to perform in the Madrid World Bachata Team masters competition. She has also trained with the World’s strongest female salsa dancer Karel Flores and had the privilege to perform internationally on the same stage with her. She continues her training as a dancer, she is a teacher, choreographer, and performer.

Ivanica started playing the violin and piano at the age of 8 in Music School Franjo Kuhač in Osijek, Croatia in a class of prof. Ines Ana Tomić. After secondary school graduation, she continued her music studies at the Academy of Music, University of Zagreb, Croatia, where she graduated specializing in Violin. Ivanica’s notable awards at competitions include 1st prize at the Croatian National Competition for Chamber Ensembles in 2015 (organized by HDGPP - Croatian Association of Music and Dance Teachers) as a member of a string quartet. Whilst studying in the academy she received two Rector’s awards for participating in group projects of collaboration between Zagreb’s artistic academies: one for participation in Janáček’s opera The Cunning Little Vixen and the other for participation in Mozart’s opera Così fan tutte. Her notable solo performances include a short recital at the Croatian writer Ankica Kišić’s novel promotion in Osijek in 2012, recitals in Hrvatski dom (Croatian Home) in Osijek and in Slatina, Croatia in 2013. She has also performed as a chamber musician, notably in 2014 in the Croatian National Theatre of Osijek, organized by Rotary Club Croatia. Ivanica has had multiple performances with the Academy of Music, Zagreb’s Symphony Orchestra, including the grand opening of the Blagoje Bersa Concert Hall, part of the grand opening of the Academy’s new building in 2014. Ivanica worked as a private violin/piano teacher for three years whilst studying in Zagreb. At the same time, she worked as a theatre attendant and finally was promoted to become a full-time stage manager at contemporary-styled theatre &TD in Zagreb.

Meet Luigi (Lui), a London-based drummer, percussionist, educator, and songwriter known for his innovative approach to drumming. With a groove that defies convention and a keen sense of timing and feel, Luigi's passion for music began at a young age. He honed his skills at the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music in Brighton, earning a BA Hons in Professional Musicianship with a specialization in drum studies. But Luigi's musical journey doesn't stop there. He also boasts a classical percussion background, having studied at the "D. Cimarosa" Conservatoire of Classical Music in Italy since the age of 9. Over the past decade, Luigi has lent his rhythmic talents to numerous projects, both live and in the studio. He's collaborated with a diverse range of artists across the UK and Europe, including Black Market Aftermath, Transatlantic Family Band, and Ben Hemming, to name a few. His versatility in various styles has led him to record in esteemed studios such as Konk Studios and Miloco Studio/The Pool in London, as well as internationally in places like Velvet Recordings in Oslo, Norway. While Luigi's performing career continues to flourish, he's also deeply committed to education. For the past 7 years, he's been teaching drums in music schools across London, crafting tailored programs to help students explore the vast possibilities of the music industry. His lessons are rooted in core drumming concepts, emphasizing technique, styles, rudiments, and independence. Luigi's goal is not just to teach drumming but to empower students with the skills they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of music.

Seray started her music education in Bursa Zeki Müren Anatolian Fine Arts High School. Her main instrument is the cello, and her second branch is the piano. During her high school education, she attended several solo and orchestra concerts. After she graduated from high school, she started her bachelor’s degree, which is music education teaching at Uludag University in 2009. She was accepted to a master's program at the same university and completed a master's program in Italy (Conservatory of Music L. Refice) Her Master’s degree in both Cello Performance and Pedagogy. Studying music teaching, aside from music, she was also trained in pedagogical studies, like psychology, methods of teaching, and preschool education. Seray has tons of experience teaching kids and adults piano and cello at all levels. She has completed her degree successfully both in cello and piano and has tons of experience teaching all levels. She has a high rate of preparing students for their abrsm grade exams.