Meet The Team

Founder & CEO

B.M. Berklee College of Music; Professional Music & Performance

Halley Feaster

Halley is a Contemporary and Classical Acoustic and Electric Cellist, with a dual Bachelor’s Degree from Berklee College of Music in Performance and Professional Music. She has extensive experience both on stage and in the studio, and loves collaboration and creating great things with others.

Instructor: Bass, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Music Production

B.M. Berklee College of Music; Professional Music

Nate Price

Nate Price, a Sacramento California native, began playing music at age seven and performing at age twelve. He studied at Berklee College of Music where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Music. Today, Nate primarily plays bass guitar but has studied piano, guitar, ukulele, drum set, and mallet percussion.

Instructor: Violin, Piano, First Step Music

B.M. California Institute of the Arts;

M.M. University of Southern California;

Hillary Thomas

Hillary’s enthusiasm for music dates back to age three, when she began studying the violin in her home town of Manassas, Virginia. As a teenager her family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she became a member of the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra, became Suzuki Certified, and began teaching music. During high school she studied composition at the prestigious, Interlochen Academy of the Arts and The Ohio State University. It was not long before Hillary’s distinctive works became recognized, as she won awards across the state for her original compositions.

After graduating from high school, Hillary moved to Los Angeles where she attended the California Institute of the Arts. After graduation, Hillary was accepted to The University of Southern California Scoring for Motion Picture and Television Program. Since that time she has performed on and composed the music for many Hollywood Film Scores.

Along with teaching Violin, Viola and Piano, Hillary enjoys spending her time swimming on a masters team, working in her vegetable garden or hanging out with her two dogs.

Instructor: Upright Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin

B.F.A. Carnegie Mellon;

M.M. Indiana University;

Artist Diploma Duquesne University

Samantha Dickman

Samantha Dickman, a versatile musician with a passion for bass performance, holds a B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon, an M.M. from Indiana University, and an Artist Diploma from Duquesne University. She had the honor to perform with many wonderful orchestras during her career, including the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Sarasota Opera. Beyond her performance career, she lends her expertise as a repair specialist at Robert Cauer Violins in Hollywood, showcasing her commitment to instrument craftsmanship.However, it’s her commitment to nurturing young talent that truly defines her career. Samantha’s love for teaching shines through her dedication to private teaching and her role as a low string coach at Chaparral Middle School. A true multi-instrumentalist, Samantha’s musical talents extend beyond the bass, as she has a love for playing all string instruments. Her multifaceted career reflects a genuine dedication to excellence in both performance and pedagogy.

Instructor: Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

B.M. University of California Los Angeles; Global Jazz Studies

Christian Ruiz

Christian Ruiz Mendoza is UCLA graduate with a degree in Global Jazz studies, performance experience in a wide array of styles ranging from classical guitar, to jazz, rock, blues, latin, pop, and metal. Multiple years of study in music theory and composition, and experience in teaching guitar, ukelele and bass guitar.

Instructor: Voice, Piano

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M.M. California State University Northridge; Vocal Performance

Lauren Shafer

Lauren Shafer is a mezzo-soprano from Central Illinois, with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance at California State University Northridge. She performs regularly with the Guild Opera Company and Grammy Award-Winning Choir, the Pacific Chorale.

Instructor: Voice, Guitar, Piano, Bass

B.M. California Institute of the Arts; Vocal Performance

Jeremiah Lamph

Jeremiah Lamph is a performing vocalist, guitarist, bassist and pianist with a deep passion for nurturing musical talent at all ages. He has extensive experience in the live music setting—both on stage and behind the mixing board—and in recording. He is also an experienced performer of extended vocal techniques, such as Overtone, Subharmonic and Distorted singing. He is currently finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Vocal Performance at California Institute of the Arts.

Instructor: Drums, Guitar, Piano, Music Production

Justin Slosberg

Bio Coming Soon!

Instructor: Voice, Vocal Coach, Stage Performance

Stevie Bensusen

Stevie Bensusen is a Multi Platinum award winning Producer / Songwriter and Live Performance Vocal Coach who has written and produced records selling over 20 million worldwide. Stevie also develops singers in the recording studio and in live performance sessions.

Instructor: Piano

D.M.A. University of Houston

Henry Darragh

Henry is an educator, composer, arranger, trombonist, pianist, vocalist and recording artist. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Houston. He has released numerous recording projects under his name and also his Houston hip hop big band Doc Loc and the Swangers.

Instructor: Woodwinds (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute)

B.M. California State University Los Angeles; Global Jazz Studies

Gilbert Torres

Gilbert is an up and coming saxophonist and flutist in the Los Angeles area with a plethora of teaching experience. He is a graduate of the California State University’s renowned jazz program, where received his Bachelors in Music. In addition to teaching, he maintains a busy schedule, playing gigs of all styles of music.

Instructor: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Trumpet, Music Production

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Daniel Adams

Mr. Dan Adams has been teaching for over 20 years. He is Suzuki and Orff certified, and offers private, semi private (2) and group classes to all ages and backgrounds. Owner of OC and LA Strings, he has experience teaching in public and private schools and offers a variety of instruments: Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Trumpet and Music Production. Daniel is also an active studio and concert musician. He works in TV, Film and has performed with artists like Adele, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, OneRepublic and more!