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DR. PAUL WYBRANIEC
Director of PM Music School

Clarinet / Alto Saxophone / Music Theory / Aural (ABRSM)

Languages: English, Polish
 

  • Doctor of Musical Arts, SUNY Stony Brook University

  • Master of Music, Mannes College of Music

  • Master of Music, Chopin Music Academy, Warsaw, Poland

  • Bachelor of Music, Opole City Music School & Chopin Music Academy, Warsaw, Poland

  • Carnegie Hall, New York Debut Recital in 2003 (with pianist Mikako Ogata)

  • PMduo member; performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Poland, France, Switzerland, South Korea, United States, and Japan.

DR. MIKAKO OGATA

Piano

Languages: English, Japanese
 

  • Doctor of Musical Arts, City University of New York

  • Master of Music, Tokyo College of Music

  • Master of Music, Mannes College of Music

  • Bachelor of Music, Tokyo College of Music

  • Carnegie Hall, New York debut recital 2003 (with clarinetist Paul Wybraniec)

  • Specialized on a history of the performance practice of Mozart’s piano music.

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JENNIE LIU

Piano (ABRSM)

Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)

  • Doctor of Musical Arts (in progress), Rutgers University

  • Master of Music and Performance Certificate, University of Denver

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music and in Philosophy, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana

  • winner of numerous international competitions and MTNA National Competition 2nd Place Winner (2021)

  • Performances praised for having "complete command of audience attention" and "remarkable technique"

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VICTORIA ROMANO
Victoria's musical journey included being a student here during our time as Zen Music Center. After pursuing her musical studies, and earning a PhD, we have the wonderful opportunity to welcome Victoria back to her former school as a teacher.
Violin/Viola/Aural (ABRSM)
 
Languages: English
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  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Riverside

  • Bachelor of Music, Rutgers University Mason Gross

  • Enthusiastic about the Suzuki approach

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LUKE NOKES 

Piano/Music Theory/Aural Skills

Languages: English
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  • Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies - Music Education Vocal Double Concentration, Rutgers University Mason Gross (in progress)

  • Associate in Science - Humanities Concentration, Ocean County College

  • Composer and independently-published recording artist

  • Performs solo as well as in jazz and classical ensembles

  • Experience teaching private lessons to varying age groups

  • Experience teaching in NJ public schools

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SAYURI DESHMUKH 

Violin 

Languages: English/French
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  • Bachelor of Music, Rutgers University Mason Gross (in progress)

  • Julliard Music Advancement Program (Class of 2024)

  • Performed in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Alice Tully Hall.

  • Performed as a soloist in Vienna

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MARY JEWELL 

Piano/Aural (ABRSM)

Languages: English
 

  • ​Bachelor of Music Magna Cum Laude, West Chester University, West Chester PA

  • Teacher and Performing Musician in Central NJ since the 1970's specializing in Piano and Clarinet.

  • Performs with groups including Rutgers Collegium Musicum, Monmouth Symphony and the Summerswing Orchestra.

HANNAH HAN

Piano

Languages: English, Korean
 

  • Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, Mannes College of Music

  • Performed as an accompanist at Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Opera.

  • Accompanist at various music festivals and concerts in New York and New Jersey.

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HAMZA AHMED

 

Sitar/Oud

 

Languages: English

 

  • Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University

  • Teacher and Performing Musician in  Dubai, UAE and New Jersey

  • Experience Teaching all age groups

  • Specializes in the Eastern Modal Traditions and Improvisation

  • Arabic Music Retreat attendee

  • Performed in Rock bands, Arabic ensembles, and Fusion groups

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TYLER SELVIG
 
Oboe/Bassoon/Piano/Music Theory (ABRSM)

Languages: English,French
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  • Doctor of Musical Arts, Rutgers University (in progress)

  • Master of Music in Oboe Performance & Literature, University of Illinois

  • Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance, Crane School of Music

  • Courses in Collaborative Piano/Accompanying, Special Education Training and Early Education/Class Piano 

  • Performed with numerous Chamber ensembles and Symphony Orchestras.

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PAVANA KARANTH
 
Flute/Piano

Languages: English
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  • Master of Music in Flute Performance, Rutgers University

  • Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, University of Michigan 

  • Performed with numerous Chamber ensembles and Symphony Orchestras.

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ZIYUAN SIU
 
Violin/Music Theory (ABRSM)

Languages: English, Mandarin
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  • Currently a member of the Chamber Orchestra

  • Performed in Rowan University, Carnegie Hall, EB'S Mayors Gala, Rutgers University

  • First Place Winner, performed at the winners recital in Carnegie Hall

  • Knowledgeable of the ABRSM syllabus, can guide students through the program.

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JULIAN OSSA
 

Piano/Theory/Aural Skills (ABRSM)

 

Languages: English

 

  • Bachelor of Music in Composition, Rutgers University Mason Gross (in progress)

  • Juilliard Preparatory Division in Composition and Piano

  • Guest lectured at the Juilliard Preparatory Division

  • ASCAP Morton Gould Composer Award: Honorable Mention

  • Has performed at Lincoln Center

  • Has had works premiered by professional chamber ensembles such as Ensemble Intercontemporain and the Mivos Quartet

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GREG ERICKSON

Ukulele/Guitar

Languages: English
 

  • Bachelor of Arts, Kean University

  • Performs as a soloist and with rock bands in New Jersey.

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