MEET OUR TEACHERS
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Our faculty members are highly influential players in the industry. In every course they teach, they bring their rich experience, knowledge and passion to the classroom. Get to know our talented team below, and feel free to reach out with questions.
LELAND NAKAMURA
Leland Nakamura is a drummer/percussionist who has been working in the Washington, D.C. area since 1991
PATRICK HORNER
Patrick Horner is a native Alexandrian and has been teaching privately and in local school districts for over a decade.
MARCUS DANIEL
Marcus Daniel is originally from India; his Father was a classical pianist and music teacher and started teaching him from the age of 7...
JULIAN BERKOWITZ
Julian Berkowitz is a drummer and educator residing in Washington, DC. Rooted in the deep tradition of American jazz, fusion, rock, and the rhythms of Brazil
STEVE ATTIX
Steve has been teaching music for over 34 years, 30 of those in the Northern Virginia area...
GABRIELE WEBER
Gabi Weber is a classical trained singer and instrumentalist with 18 years of experience in teaching and performing arts...
MAX FISHER
Max Fisher, is a multi instrumentalist with over 23 years of experience. He is an ASCAP Jay Gorne Writers Award winner ...
BRANDON KENNEDY
Brandon Kennedy is a multi-instrumentalist with over a decade of professional performing experience....
NATHALIE BRAUX
Nathalie Braux, has been teaching music since 1986. She has specialized in clarinet, saxophone, and piano...