Faculty

Department: community-school

Violin Instructor
Gallia has been the concertmaster of the American Youth Symphony since 2016 and has won numerous local, national, and international competitions, both as a soloist and chamber musician.
Michael Kaufman wearing a collared shirt, holding a cello, and smiling in front of a window.
Chamber Faculty
Michael Kaufman is an exciting cellist exploring various facets of the classical music scene.
Violin Faculty
Ms. Kennedy holds a Masters degree in violin performance from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, where she studied with Pamela Frank and Ani Kavafian, and a BM from the University of Southern California with Robert Lipsett.
Cello Instructor
Carlyn teaches students of all ages in Los Angeles and online with students across the globe. She has previously served on the faculties of the College of Wooster, Washington College, Holy Names University Preparatory Division, as Department Head of Strings at The Music Settlement, and as a teaching artist for the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony.
Piano Faculty, Chamber Music Faculty
Praised by critics for her “passionate…polished and expressive” performances, pianist HyeJin Kim is one of South Korea’s most thrilling young classical stars.
Piano Faculty, Class Piano Faculty
Ms. Kim is active as a chamber musician and accompanist in the Los Angeles Area. She is a founder and pianist for Sharon Trio and Iris Chamber group.