Emily Nazario

Since childhood, Emily always had a passion for music. Inspired by her grandfather, a former clarinetist in the United States Marine Band, Emily decided to learn the flute at age 10. Since then, family gatherings have always consisted of Emily and her grandfather playing flute and clarinet duets. Emily Nazario is a flutist and private

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Scott Alex Lavine

A first prize winner of the NCMTA and Eastern Youth Orchestra competitions, Scott Alex Lavine is a freshman at East Carolina University, where he is continuing his studies with his mentor of four years, Emanuel Gruber. Other teachers have included Jeffrey Solow, Christopher Nunnally, and Wendy Bissinger. Alex has participated in masterclasses with such figures

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Tiago Natanael Bertolossi de Carvalho

Drummer/Percussionist since 1997. Experience with Orchestras, Recording Sessions, Jazz Groups (Trios, Quartets and Big Bands), Gospel Music and Rock & Pop Rock. Drums Teacher since 2012. Studied with Leonardo Bandeira, Alexandre Cunha, Pepa D’elia e Jayme Pladevall. Biggest influences on drums: Steve Gadd, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Buddy Rich, Jeff Hamilton, Art Blakey, Vinnie Colaiuta,

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Elena Bondareva

Elena Bondareva has continued to raise her own previously-set bar since she played her first note at age 8. A profoundly well-rounded artist, she has been capturing the undivided attention and respect from audiences and judges around the world through her appearances as a solo artist, group player, and multi-talented musician. From 2003-2010, she expanded

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Karli Rhind

I am a passionate musician and yogi, constantly practicing and learning about the musical world. The viola was my first instrument and remains my primary focus for performing whether it be an orchestra, solo, or quartet. However, I have been teaching private lessons for 4 years and most of my students are young violinists ages

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