Ava has been playing the piano for about 10 years. She studied music academically from high school when she was in her home country of Iran. Ava studied piano with Hamik Alexandrian, Tamara Dolidze, Raphael Minaskanian, and currently Cristina Valdes at the University of Washington, School of Music. Ava is cur…

Romanian violinist Tinca Belinschi performs widely as a chamber and orchestral musician. Tinca is currently one of the young artists in DaCamera Chamber Music program. Tinca holds awards from various national and international competitions, including John Oliveira String Competition, Alhambra Concerto Competi…

Rhonda Bell-Kelley ‘s interest in music began at a very early age as she listened intently to spirituals, gospel songs and lined-out hymns in her grandmother’s Baptist Church in rural Epes, Alabama. Hearing songs such as “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” and “Be Not Dismayed” sparked in her a passion for music th…

Marcos Benitez is guitarist, songwriter, and music teacher from South Florida. Growing up in the multi cultural city of Miami, Marcos was exposed to latin and jazz music at an early age and by the time he was 12 he had discovered guitar as his passion. Marcos played with several different bands in high school…

Nick Benitez is a trumpeter, educator, and composer from New York City. Having grown up playing bass and classical/electric guitar, music has always been a part of the young jazz musician’s life.

Mr. Benitez grew up mostly playing traditional South American and Caribbean music and picked up the trumpet at…

Leilani was too young to remember the first key she struck on the piano. Likely, she was pounding away on one side of the keyboard while her mother patiently practiced on the other. Initially, Leilani’s lessons were in her home with her mother. Around age 7, she started walking to a neighbor’s home for lesson…

Robert Berg began his journey as a musician the day he was born. He performed in his first talent competition at the age of 5 and has since performed on many stages. He has found a real love for teaching others of all ages and helping them to put their talents in front of others. Robert studied at the Univers…

Silas Berlin is a classical pianist with a rounded approach. Classically trained from the age of six, Silas discovered jazz while in high school and later found that he “re-discovered” classical music by way of the jazz music in which he was ensconced. Silas takes great pleasure in realizing the ways in which…

Sarah Bertrand is a versatile young musician, with professional credits as an artist, teacher, administrator, and behavioral technician. Sarah has performed in the United States and Italy, specializing in Baroque and New Music, as well as serving in various liturgical positions, including the specialization …

Stephanie fell in love with playing the piano in middle school! From then on, she seized every opportunity she could to make music including piano lessons, singing in choir, and performing in musical theater productions. Her passion for music transformed into a career when she majored in K-12 Music Education …