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Fangye S

Fangye is an accomplished classical violinist and dedicated educator with a passion for both performance and teaching. He has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral artist throughout Asia, North America, and Europe, captivating audiences in prestigious venues, including the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Théâtre du Châtelet, Sanders Theatre, and Emerson Paramount Center. Fangye has showcased his artistic growth and technical prowess through 12 personal recitals during his academic and teaching journey. His talent has also earned him scholarships and fellowships at renowned festivals, including the Brevard Music Festival, Atlantic Music Festival, Endless Mountain Music Festival, China Europe Youth Orchestra Academy, and Celibidache Youth Orchestra Academy. Fangye holds a D.M.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a G.P.D. from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and an M.M. and B.A. from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. He has been mentored by esteemed musicians such as Eugene Purdue, Lynn Chang, Young-Nam Kim, Robert Bokor, and Wenning Guan. During his studies, he had further opportunities to work with Katie Lansdale, Kristopher Tong, Kurt Sassmannshaus, Joseph Genualdi, Joseph Swensen, Parry Karp, Lydia Artymiw, and the Lydian String Quartet. Formerly served as a violin faculty member, advisor for Student Union and Committee at Hebei University, as well as a judge for the Chinese Musicians Association Violin Certificate Advancement Program in China, Sun continues to be an active solo violinist and group instrumentalist in various genres; besides maintaining an active violin studio in the US. Fluent in English and Chinese, Sun passionately imparts his expertise to students of all ages and levels, holding workshops in both the US and China. Beyond his instrumental mastery, Sun's journey has also encompassed orchestral conducting, which he pursued during his doctorate minor studies. This unique experience fortified his understanding of music ensemble, allowing him to offer guidance to students while coaching and mentoring Youth Symphony Orchestras. Hailing from Baoding, China, Sun was born into a musical family and began his musical training at the age of six. Since then, he has dedicated himself to the violin. As a performer and pedagogue, he has over 30 years of playing and 15 years of teaching experience. Many of his students have found success in meeting their musical goals, whether it is getting into music schools, entering an orchestra, participating in a competition, or learning for personal enrichment. He currently resides in San Diego, California, with his serial entrepreneur and personal trainer wife. Apart from his musical engagements, he enjoys hiking, running, and sailing.

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Fangye S

San Diego County

  • Violin.
  • Music Theory.

Kaylee B.

Kaylee began playing piano at the age of 14 and singing by age 16 which is when she realized she wanted to pursue music seriously. She began performing anywhere she could in local bands, theaters, churches, festivals, and in her school’s jazz band, show choir and chamber choir. She started her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance degree at the University of Redlands Conservatory of Music (classical music) for one year before transferring to the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA to complete her degree in the contemporary music field. Her studies covered a variety of genres including pop, rock, R&B, jazz, gospel, Latin, funk, and blues. While in school, she was the lead singer in traveling pop/rock band Scarlet Roads, playing live shows nights and weekends every week for six years straight throughout the US and as far as Southern Italy. The band recorded in world-renowned Westlake Studios and the famous Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA with Grammy-Award winning producers Robert Cutarella and Francis Buckley. As a solo artist, Kaylee wrote and recorded her first solo album in Nashville, TN with Grammy Award-winning producer Keith Thomas, and songwriters Shelly Peiken and Steve Diamond. Some notable performances throughout her career include performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City and opening for Barry Manilow at the McCallum Theater. Her cover of “Happy Christmas (War is Over)” by John Lennon garnered 1 million views on Facebook. She is currently residing in Palm Desert, working on new music and teaching voice/piano lessons to fellow lovers of music!

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Kaylee B.

Riverside County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Music Theory.

Gabriel B.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Clarinet.
  • Flute.
  • Saxophone.
  • Ukulele.
  • Music Theory.

Monica L.

Monica is a versatile singer-songwriter from Miami, FL, now based in sunny San Diego. Her passion for music ignited early on, with childhood spent writing songs in her bedroom, performing in choirs and a-cappella groups, and competing in local competitions. This passion led her to pursue Music Therapy at the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. At Frost, Monica's songwriting flourished alongside her formal training in piano, guitar, and vocal techniques. Drawing inspiration from diverse influences like neo-soul, jazz, Latin, and pop music, she has recently released her debut single, "Brilliant Sun," with a second single on the horizon for 2025. Monica excels at guiding beginning-to-intermediate students in vocal, guitar, and piano, helping them learn to play and sing their favorite pop or contemporary songs while providing foundational theory-based instruction. Classically trained vocalists can also benefit from Monica’s experience in transitioning from classical to authentic contemporary singing. As a skilled performer, Monica fosters a love for performing and personal expression in her students, encouraging songwriting, developing stage presence, and cultivating expressive singing, piano, and guitar playing. Monica believes in a holistic and individualized approach to music education, emphasizing proper technique, foundational music theory, and the development of musicality and expressiveness. Her unique blend of music therapy experience, training in contemporary genres, and a natural ability to connect with students make her an effective and engaging music teacher. She is dedicated to fostering a love of music in every student, tailoring lessons to their learning styles and musical goals.

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Monica L.

San Diego County

  • Voice.
  • Piano.
  • Guitar.
  • Music Theory.