Classically trained in piano from the age of seven, John Contos grew up
in a 1920s farmhouse built by his Norwegian great- grandfather that
stood surrounded by orange groves northwest of Orlando. Contos’
grandmother faithfully drove him to formal piano lessons and recitals in
central Florida until h…

Having nearly 20 years of classical & baroque training, being a musician has always been Kimberly’s life goal. At age 10, Kimberly was formally introduced to the bassoon. Having no private instructor during the beginner years, the aid of video records of various orchestras & solo Bassoon performances was hea…

Jacob has been playing drums/percussion since 2005, and after playing in bands, touring, and recording throughout the years, he has come to realize that his passion lies in teaching aspiring musicians!

When he started playing drums at age 11, Travis Barker of Blink 182 was Jacob’s biggest inspiration! Init…

Eric Copeland has been composing music and playing the piano since he was 13. His mother and grandmother were both piano teachers, but Eric definitely took a different road in music. Eric began playing keyboards and synthesizers along with piano eventually touring with a band through the midwest and with band…

Jay Cordero has been a musician since his second year of middle school and would have started earlier if given the opportunity. Jay has always had a love and passion for music, and he began his journey on Saxophone. Later, he developed an appreciation for piano and drums in the beginning of his high school ye…

Matthew Cordner was born in Philadelphia, PA but raised in the combined cultures of the UK and Caribbean. His music career started at the early age of 3 joining church choir and singing tenor. In 2006, he relocated to Atlanta and began piano lessons. This relocation exposed him to many different musicians an…

David Rene Cortez is a passionate and professional musician. He studied at Miami Dade College under Dr. David W. Brubeck, of whom was a pupil of the legendary Arnold Jacobs. Mr. Cortez was one of the original members of the “Brickell Brass” septet. After completing his collegiate studies, he continued hi…

Gabriel Costache is a percussionist/drummer, pianist, and educator based in Denver, CO. He has been studying and playing music for the past 20 years. 

Gabriel received his Bachelor’s degree in 2022 from the Manhattan School of Music (MSM) in NYC studying Classical Percussion, where he worked under Christo…

Soprano Laura Anne Cotney has performed across the country and abroad with groups such as the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Atlanta Opera, Bay View Music Festival, Capitol City Opera, Great Lakes Light Opera, Music Fest Perugia, Piedmont Opera, and Utah Lyric Opera.

She received her Docto…

Cherise (Reese) Coutinho is a Washington, D.C. Area based Voice and Piano teacher who has been actively working with students since 2008. Reese’s own musical journey is an inspiring story, as she represents four generations of musical talent. With her family’s vast musical background, it is no surprise that…