Dr. Paul Wybraniec, Director
DR. PAUL WYBRANIEC
Director of PM Music School
Clarinet / Alto Saxophone / Music Theory / Aural (ABRSM)
Languages: English, Polish
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Doctor of Musical Arts, SUNY Stony Brook University
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Master of Music, Mannes College of Music
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Master of Music, Chopin Music Academy, Warsaw, Poland
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Bachelor of Music, Opole City Music School & Chopin Music Academy, Warsaw, Poland
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Carnegie Hall, New York Debut Recital in 2003 (with pianist Mikako Ogata)
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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
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Doctor of Musical Arts, City University of New York
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Master of Music, Tokyo College of Music
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Master of Music, Mannes College of Music
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Bachelor of Music, Tokyo College of Music
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Carnegie Hall, New York debut recital 2003 (with clarinetist Paul Wybraniec)
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Specialized on a history of the performance practice of Mozart’s piano music.
JENNIE LIU
Piano (ABRSM)
Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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Doctor of Musical Arts (in progress), Rutgers University
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Master of Music and Performance Certificate, University of Denver
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Bachelor of Arts in Music and in Philosophy, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana
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winner of numerous international competitions and MTNA National Competition 2nd Place Winner (2021)
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Performances praised for having "complete command of audience attention" and "remarkable technique"
DR. 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
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Bachelor of Music, Rutgers University Mason Gross
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Enthusiastic about the Suzuki approach
LUKE NOKES
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Piano/Guitar/Theory/Aural
Languages: English
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Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Rutgers University MGSA (in progress)
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Associate in Science - Humanities Concentration, Ocean County College
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Independently-published recording artist, producer, & composer
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Offers theory and improv instruction for classical, jazz, and popular styles​
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Experience teaching in NJ public schools
SAYURI DESHMUKH
Violin
Languages: English, French
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Bachelor of Music, Rutgers University Mason Gross (in progress)
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Julliard Music Advancement Program (Class of 2024)
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Performed in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Alice Tully Hall.
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Performed as a soloist in Vienna
MARY JEWELL
Piano/Aural (ABRSM)
Languages: English
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​Bachelor of Music Magna Cum Laude, West Chester University, West Chester PA
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Teacher and Performing Musician in Central NJ since the 1970's specializing in Piano and Clarinet.
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Performs with groups including Rutgers Collegium Musicum, Monmouth Symphony and the Summerswing Orchestra.
HANNAH HAN
Piano
Languages: English, Korean
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Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance, Mannes College of Music
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Performed as an accompanist at Metropolitan Opera and Chicago Opera.
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Accompanist at various music festivals and concerts in New York and New Jersey.
ANGIE DeALMEIDA
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Saxophone/Clarinet/Music Theory/Aural Skills
Languages: English​​
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Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies at Rutgers University MGSA (in progress)
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Performed in Orchestra Hall at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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Specialist in jazz styles and improvised music
TYLER SELVIG
Oboe/Bassoon/Piano/Music Theory (ABRSM)
Languages: English,French
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Doctor of Musical Arts, Rutgers University (in progress)
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Master of Music in Oboe Performance & Literature, University of Illinois
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Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance, Crane School of Music
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Courses in Collaborative Piano/Accompanying, Special Education Training and Early Education/Class Piano
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Performed with numerous Chamber ensembles and Symphony Orchestras.
PAVANA KARANTH
Flute/Piano
Languages: English
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Master of Music in Flute Performance, Rutgers University
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Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance, University of Michigan
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Performed with numerous Chamber ensembles and Symphony Orchestras.
ZIYUAN SIU
Violin/Music Theory (ABRSM)
Languages: English, Mandarin
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Currently a member of the Chamber Orchestra
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Performed in Rowan University, Carnegie Hall, EB'S Mayors Gala, Rutgers University
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First Place Winner, performed at the winners recital in Carnegie Hall
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Knowledgeable of the ABRSM syllabus, can guide students through the program.
MISAEL MARROQUIN
Clarinet/Saxphone
Languages: English/Spanish
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Bachelor of Music, Music Education, Rutgers University (In Progress)
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Experience teaching varying age groups
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Performs in jazz and classical ensembles
HANNA LEE
Oboe/English Horn/Clarinet
Languages: English/Korean
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Bachelor of Music, Music Education
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Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance, Rutgers University (In Progress).
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Studied at Berklee College of Music/Boston Conservatory
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Experience teaching varying age groups.
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Performed in numerous wind bands, chamber ensembles and orchestras.
JULIAN OSSA
Piano/Theory/Aural Skills (ABRSM)
Languages: English
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Bachelor of Music in Composition, Rutgers University Mason Gross (in progress)
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Juilliard Preparatory Division in Composition and Piano
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Guest lectured at the Juilliard Preparatory Division
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ASCAP Morton Gould Composer Award: Honorable Mention
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Has performed at Lincoln Center
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Has had works premiered by professional chamber ensembles such as Ensemble Intercontemporain and the Mivos Quartet
GREG ERICKSON
Ukulele/Guitar
Languages: English
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Bachelor of Arts, Kean University
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Performs as a soloist and with rock bands in New Jersey.
Alexei Greene
Cello
Languages: English
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Bachelor of Music in Music Education at Rutgers University (ongoing)
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Active in orchestras and chamber ensembles in NJ
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Performed at the Musikverein in Vienna