Faculty

Hyung-ki Joo
Colburn-tonebase Piano Seminar Faculty
A smart, dashing performer with an industry buzz created as much by his charismatic presence as by his work at the keyboard. Billboard 
Yulianna Avdeeva
Colburn-tonebase Piano Seminar Faculty
A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity, Yulianna Avdeeva is the Gold Medalist of the 2010 International Chopin Piano Competition, which launched her to international fame for “consistently [leading] the field in terms of sheer passion and musicianship, not to mention technical security,” and for her “spontaneous and volatile” performances, “full of depth and colour” (The Telegraph). Yulianna plays with power, conviction, and sensibility, winning over audiences all over the world.
Andrew Bain
Horn Faculty
Esteemed Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and faculty for Colburn's Conservatory, Community School, and Music Academy
Ryan Emerson Baird holding a bass and smiling in front of a window.
Ryan Emerson Baird
Double Bass Faculty
Ryan performs as a member of both the Santa Barbara Symphony and Delirium Musicum Chamber Ensemble, where he is also a co-founder.
Margaret Batjer
Director, Music Academy; Violin Faculty, Music Academy and Conservatory; Academy Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra
Margaret Batjer is Director of Colburn's Music Academy, a program dedicated to training exceptional pre-college classical musicians from around the world for careers in music. Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and a renowned violin soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, Batjer shapes the artistic vision for the Music Academy and will lead the development of the program through its second decade. 
Nita Baxani
Nita Baxani
Chair, Early Childhood Music Department
Dr. Nita Baxani offers a broad range of experiences as musician, educator, and researcher and is enthusiastic about advocating for music in community.