Abigail Schumer
Piano, voice, organ, ABRSM exam prep
Ms. Abigail Schumer completed her post graduate studies at Conservatory Regional Influence De Reims, France with a focus on piano, organ and voice. Fostering love for music in the lives of young artists is her passion, while growing the talents of every individual is her goal.
Tetiana Myronenko
Piano
Tetiana is a Ukrainian native, who recently relocated to the United States. She is a European trained artist and pedagogue, who combines creativity and learning in one classroom. Ms. Myronenko holds a Masters degree in pedagogy and piano performance.
Christian Finger
Christian Finger
Drums
Christian Michael Finger is an award-winning professional drummer with over 40 years of experience. Mr. Finger holds a Master of Arts in Percussion and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.
A dedicated and highly experienced teacher, Christian Finger designs each lesson according to the individual needs of the student, creating a fun, inspiring, and comprehensive approach that covers all aspects of drumming.
Mr. Finger works with drummers of all ages and levels. From classical drums to rock, jazz and marimba, the student will experience a percussion program that works with each musician in an interactive one on one setting, geared to showcase each talent in a band/ensemble setting with a program tailored just for you.
Matthew Kolodzieski
Cello, viola, violin
Matthew Kolodzieski is a freelance cellist originally from New Jersey. He graduated from Mannes School of Music at The New School with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in cello performance. In addition to cello, Mr. Kolodzieski is also highly experienced in violin and viola.
Matthew currently serves as a teaching artist with the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra. He is a strings faculty member at the Bronx School of Music and AJS Studio.
Matthew's teaching and leadership allows him to work with all string instruments in the orchestra.
Whether it's cello, viola or violin, Mr. Kolodzieski will tailor the repertoire to the needs of the student and guide each young musician along their unique journey of making music together.
Violin
Kelly is a dedicated violinist whose journey in music began at the age of 10. With a strong background in both solo and ensemble performance, Ms. Olivera has experience as both a performer and educator. Deeply committed to music education, Kelly is passionate about continuously sharing her love of music with students of all ages and any level. Ms. Olivera believes in the transformative power of music and strives to encourage future generations to carry on this passion and appreciation.
Ms. Iryna
Art
Having loved creating from childhood, Ms. Iryna's artistic journey began at an early age at a specialized art school, where she learned watercolor, gouache, and clay.
Working for many years as a designer for a children's publishing house, Ms. Iryna created layouts for children's books, workbooks, coloring books, fairy tales, and encyclopedias. Ms. Iryna also designed book covers, colored illustrations, as well as created her own illustrations for selected projects.
Ms. Iryna admires children's incredible imagination and their natural originality. She prides herself in communicating a variety of techniques to young artists, including observing and painting from life, with gentle and caring guidance.
Ms. Iryna believes that art is not only fun but also therapeutic, encouraging creativity as not only a hobby, but a lifestyle.
"I believe that learning never stops. Even a few minutes of creating can bring joy, reduce anxiety, boost creativity, and build confidence. Art also helps develop critical thinking, problem solving skills, and concentration"- Ms. Iryna
Arthur Zyranov
Homework help, practice coach
From academics to music, Arthur can help with anything. Whatever you need, he's got you covered. Arthur's specially is math tutoring.
Gifted with an outgoing personality, Arthur presents math of all levels, from elementary to advanced, at an easy-to-follow pace that makes the learning process fun.