Christina cut her teeth studying classical piano with acclaimed pianist Linda Gleichman. She later went on to New York to pursue a music career, where she founded an indie rock band with a cult following. As frontwoman and keyboardist for the band, she co-produced four original albums that charted on college radio and were praised by magazines such as Spin, Magnet, and Billboard. With the band, she toured extensively and appeared on stages with notable artists such Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Kate Nash, Nick Waterhouse, and Lucius. She is a coloratura soprano who has studied voice formally for over ten years, with teachers including opera singer Jordan Ferrar and jazz vocalist Anaïs Maviel. She has taught over a hundred students in her teaching career, including young children and seniors. Her methods include the Faber piano method and Bel Canto-informed vocal techniques, as well as teaching chord theory and ear training for fun, rewarding learning.

Adrian is a pianist specializing in rock, jazz, and beginning classical piano, and is the founder and director of Keylab. He has opened for or performed with legendary artists such as Terence Blanchard, Larry Coryell, K.D.Lang and the Charles Neville Quartet, and has written music for PBS and NPR. Adrian has recorded two albums under his own name, and has been teaching piano and music related subjects for over 25 years.

Abbey is a songwriter, singer, and country blues artist based in Queens NY. She graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater from the University of Minnesota Duluth. For the last five years, she was teaching piano and voice lessons in Minneapolis, playing keys and singing harmonies in multiple bands, and fronting her own band, Goatroper. Abbey teaches well-rounded lessons so students can learn what interests them at a pace that suits them. Whether learning classical pieces, blues improvisation or songwriting, her students acquire the tools to develop their own style of playing.

Chris is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer based in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from the prestigious jazz program at the University of North Texas in 2016 and has been a full time musician since, keeping a busy and varied schedule of performances, teaching opportunities, and studio work. As an educator, Chris believes in creatively utilizing each student’s unique interests as the lens to explore and communicate musical concepts — balancing learning and having fun in a highly personalized way.

Before coming to Brooklyn, guitarist/composer Luis Salcedo graduated from the California Jazz Conservatory and was an active performer on the west coast and internationally, including tours of Spain, Canada, and Colombia. Luis is also an avid educator, specializing in working creatively with learners of all ages towards developing a strong music theory foundation. Luis loves working with younger students from ages 3 and up, but he also works with teens and adults on guitar and bass technique, advanced theory, composition/songwriting, and improvisation. Luis is a kind and supportive teacher who strives to make his lessons fun, creative, and rewarding for students young and old.

Jonathan Starks is a drummer, producer, and pianist originally from Phoenix, AZ. He received his Master’s degree from New England Conservatory in 2020, and now lives in New York City. He stays busy playing drums in several bands, producing records, DJ’ing, and teaching music lessons. Jonathan is a passionate educator, with an adaptable approach tailored to the individual goals and needs of any student.

Zak Walker-Kahne began playing jazz and rock guitar as a kid before focusing his studies on the piano. He graduated from Bard College, where he studied Jazz composition and performance under the direction of John Esposito. Zak is also a singer-songwriter. He released his debut album "Passenger Side" in November 2021 and is currently enrolled in a master's program in songwriting at NYU. He has taught music lessons for the past 4 years to students ranging in age from five to eighty four, and loves sharing his passion for music with students of all skill levels.