Hailing from Irvine, California, Samuel Dishon is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Saxophone Performance and Chamber Music at the University of Michigan, where he is studying under internationally-acclaimed saxophonist, Dr. Timothy McAllister. Samuel has earned musical recognition both locally and nationally, including being recognized as a national finalist and two time California winner of the Music Teachers National Association Competition. Samuel has been featured as a concerto soloist with the Euclid Symphony Orchestra and currently serves as the baritone saxophonist in the nationally recognized Cerus Quartet. 

Originally from the Netherlands, Pia Eva Greiner-Davis is a Fulbright Fellow and the recipient of the Huygens Grant from the Dutch Government. A holder of a Master’s Degree in music, over the course of her career, Pia has performed across Europe and the United States as a soloist, chamber player, and orchestral musician. As a teacher, Pia pushes her students to seek the highest level of artistic achievement while advocating for musicians’ health and wellness. When not on a stage or in a practice room, Pia can be found chasing after her two blossoms and occasionally in a yoga studio looking at the world from an upside down pose!

Matilda Hoagland is a recent graduate of Oakland University with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. With a special interest in choreography, she choreographed for many Oakland shows such as their MainStage production of Pippin and the summer children’s show, How I Became a Pirate. She was also offered the opportunity to study theatre abroad on the Greek island of Hydra. There, she was immersed in her work for more than a month and very literally ate, slept, and breathed Greek theatre. This instilled in her a sound understanding of what it means to make art. Art is in everything we do and something we should never take for granted. Matilda hopes to help cultivate, nurture, and grow the love of dance and music within each person she collaborates with.

Andrea Lindback is a graduate of Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, where she earned her Bachelors in Music Education. She has a diverse performance background including lead roles in both Opera and Theater productions. Andrea prioritizes the Bel Canto technique of singing. This approach allows singers to explore all different colors of their voice type in a healthy way that promotes positive vocal health and stamina. Andrea's goal is to foster a space of inclusivity, kindness, & encouragement where there is room for all performers to share their talents. Currently, Andrea teaches General Music at Wylie Elementary School in Dexter. When she is not teaching Andrea loves to do anything outdoors and hanging out with her orange cat, Cannoli!

Nicholas Martin is a Michigan-based musician—guitarist, bandleader, conductor—who performs solo and collaborative projects. Winner of the SFCM Guitar Concerto Competition, he is an active concert artist, appearing as a soloist, chamber musician, and bandleader across the country. Martin has most recently appeared as a soloist for the Mid-Michigan Classical Guitar Society, Michigan Fingerpicking Society, and the University of Michigan Guitar Society. Nicholas Martin holds a MM from San Francisco Conservatory of Music, having studied with Marc Teicholz. Martin loves the color blue, Mozart’s Symphony 29, bowling, college football, Bach circle progressions, skateboarding, and the sound of a pedal steel guitar.

Melissa Mashner is a professional flutist and vocal coach dedicated to helping students grow as confident, expressive musicians. She currently serves as flute and voice instructor at Musician’s Edge, as well as flute faculty at Adrian College. Melissa's certification as a vocal coach comes from the Eastman School of Music Community School. She also holds a Master of Music in Flute Performance from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University.

Melissa regularly performs with the Ann Arbor Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Jackson Symphony, Flint Symphony, Dearborn Symphony, Michigan Sinfonietta, and the Lexington Bach Festival Orchestra. 

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Mayumi Sole majored in music education at Pacific University and has been teaching piano for more than 15 years. She moved to Michigan in 2000 and  studied music therapy at Michigan State University. Her teaching philosophy is patience and slow practice. She encourages students not to give up even if their progress is slow. To Mayumi, music is not just notes, but is something more meaningful. She loves music and wants to teach children to appreciate music too! 

Jasper Zientek, a Michigan native, joined the Jackson Symphony Orchestra in 2018 and the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra in 2021. He studied at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute. During his schooling he attended many summer festivals both nationally and internationally. Jasper also subs with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.  An avid teacher, Jasper loves teaching group and private classes and is a regular sectional coach for schools all over the SE Michigan area. When not playing music or teaching, Jasper enjoys taking care of his 30+ plant collection and exploring new coffee shops on his travels.