In both 2007 and 2003, flute choirs under the direction of Ms. Edwards were selected to perform at the National Flute Association's annual convention. This year her group from SF State will be performing in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Since receiving her Masters degree from the San Francisco Conservatory, Ms. Edwards has performed with many of the Bay Area's premier ensembles including the San Francisco Opera and Ballet. She is currently a member of the Sacramento Philharmonic, Opera and Ballet orchestras, as well as the Napa and Modesto symphonies.

Finalist in the San Francisco Symphony solo auditions, she performed with the Sacramento and Marin Symphonies, Marin Opera, Aspen Festival under the guidence of Albert Tipton. She is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory with a Bachelors in Music where she studied under Bob Wiloughby. She also completed her Masters from Eastman School of Music under Joseph Mariano and San Francisco State University, under Merrill Jordan. She is the founder of the Golden Gate Flute Choir.

The groups and individual artist Nick played with include T. Carson (piano for the Count Basie "Ghost" Band), Ben Miller (lead tenor sax for the Duke Ellington Orchestra), Doug Beavers (trombonist and arranger for Eddie Palmieri), Orchesta Kalichin, Rumba Cafe, The Acme Swing Co., Steve Lucky and the Rumba Bums, Tin Cup Serenade, Downtown Uproar, Manicato, Kapakahi, and Loco Bloco. The venues he has performed at include The Hi-Ball Lounge, The Fillmore Auditorium, Cafe Du Nord, Cafe Claude, Bimbo's 365, The Derby in L.A., Candlestick Park (pregame show), The Reno Hilton, The Catalyst, The Luther Burbank Center and The Temple Bar in L.A..

Tenor & Bass trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, for Broadway, jazz, classical, salsa, Brazilian, R&B...numberous performance and recording credits.

Clinician and adjudicator in elementary schools thru colleges focusing on brass performance, jazz improvisation, big bands, ensembles, etc. including Sonoma St. Univ., CMEA Bay section, CSU Hayward, Diablo Valley College, San Marin HS and Marin School of the Arts in Novato, Davis HS, Rio Americano HS, Sacramento St. Univ…

While pursuing his studies in San Francisco, Alex performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls including the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Vienna Musikvereign, and Carnegie Hall

He enjoys teaching brass to all ages and his students participate in the Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music.

* Musical excellence * Proficiency * Positive learning

A great teacher must productively push the student in the right direction to or beyond his or her current limits and provide insight on the joy and process of learning.

Thomas's approach at each level of learning includes:

* Beginning level - enhanced Suzuki method to emphasize muscle awareness and to steadily improve reading skills.
* Intermediate level - vibrato, shifting, dynamics, difficult bowings. Method books branch out to scales, left hand and bowing excercises, double-stops, and etudes.
* Advanced level - more technically and musically challenging repertoire, including memorization of whole works. 3-octave scales, Dont and Kreutzer etudes, and more practice time!
* College/Semi-professional/Professional levels - reintroduction of relaxation techniques, advanced fingerings, freedom of movement. Enhancement of musical taste.

"I have extensive orchestral playing experience, having worked with the SF Symphony, SF Opera, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestras, and The Skywalker Symphony Orchestra. In addition I am active on the Jazz scene in SF, having performed with many top level players including Branford Marsalis, Bruce Forman, Mark Levine, and Mimi Fox.

"Technique, theory, music interpretation, improvisation. My experience with Feldenkrais, Alexander, and Pilates techniques, allows me to emphasize ease with the bass through good body usage. Beginners through professionals are welcome!"

Based in San Francisco, Monique holds both a Master and a Bachelor's degree focusing on Piano Performance. As a former instructor at UNLV, Monique has extensive experience teaching students of various ages and musical backgrounds. Monique's approach to pedagogy is both informed and thorough. Uniquely crafting each lesson to meet her students' needs, Monique provides a multifaceted approach to each lesson, incorporating theory, solfege, composition, dictation, and ensemble playing whenever possible. With over a dozen years of experience teaching students from preschool age to retirees, beginners to advanced, Monique has successfully helped students pursue their passion and realize their piano playing dreams. In addition to private piano lessons, Monique holds regular weekly workshops for Adult students wishing to learn how to read and write music. Deciphering the hieroglyphics of notation, the informal class gathers in a round-table discussion format where students are encouraged to bring a bottle of wine and share in learning more about music among like-minded people. Lastly, she is available for accompanying, private and corporate performances, music theory tutelage, and ensemble collaboration. Lessons are also available in Russian.

Devin Farney is a composer/pianist based out of California. In May 2006 Devin obtained his Bachelors of Music Composition from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. His primary instructors were Dr. Francois Rose and Dr. Robert Coburn for composition and Prof. Frank Wiens for piano.

Both a student and a teacher, Devin has given private piano and guitar lessons to individuals of all ages, background, and musical expertise for years. He has performed and taught a wide variety of musical stylings (classical, rock, jazz, reagee, etc.), and frequently encourages musical creativity from his students. For more information, please visit www.devinfarney.com.