Our Instructors

Passionate student musicians from Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and top NJ programs — they understand the learner's journey because they're on it too.

Jaemin Shah
Jaemin Shah
Cello

Precollege student at Manhattan School of Music, formerly at Juilliard MAP. Began studies at Thurnauer School of Music.

Taejin Shah
Taejin Shah
Flute

Pre-college student at Juilliard School of Music, former MAP student. Began studies at Thurnauer School of Music.

Siddhant Sharma
Siddhant Sharma
Piano · Trombone

Freelance pianist, former Juilliard MAP student, trombonist/pianist for Ramsey Wind Symphony and Tenafly HS ensembles.

201-679-0131
Eric Liu
Eric Liu
Oboe

Precollege student at Manhattan School of Music. Plays oboe for the MSM Precollege Philharmonic.

Hillary Xie
Hillary Xie
Clarinet

8+ years of clarinet and piano. Plays in Tenafly HS Philharmonic Orchestra. Years of experience tutoring students of all levels.

Yuna Kim
Yuna Kim
Violin

Member of NJ Symphony Youth Academy Orchestra and peer mentor for young musicians in the NJYO training ensemble.

201-961-9060
Kira Shim
Kira Shim
Viola · Violin

Performed with NJ Regional Orchestra. Earned awards in solo and chamber music competitions.

Hailey You
Hailey You
Violin · Piano

Performed at Lincoln Center with Chamber Music Society. International piano competition finalist in two events.

Drake Smith
Drake Smith
Piano

Pre-college student at Manhattan School of Music. Has performed multiple recitals at Carnegie Hall.

Ruby Bayer
Ruby Bayer
Vocalist

Experienced vocalist with school choir solos. Teaches basic music theory to all ages.

201-509-9823
Juno Moon
Juno Moon
Viola

Pre-college student at Manhattan School of Music. Violist for Bergen Catholic Chamber Ensemble and NJ Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Violin

Pre-college student at Manhattan School of Music. Chamber musician in NY Youth Symphony, BT Chamber Orchestra board member.

Kanen Shah
Kanen Shah
Violin

Violinist in Camerata New Jersey and Tenafly HS Symphony Orchestra. Plays chamber music with his brothers.

201-577-4561
Jack Libien
Jack Libien
Guitar

NJ Region Jazz Band guitarist. Bass guitarist for Tenafly HS Jazz Combo, Brass Tax, and Marching Band.

551-266-8024
Matthew Jun
Matthew Jun
Saxophone

Self-taught; lead tenor of the 2023 NJ regional jazz band and lead tenor in Tenafly HS jazz band.

201-296-7174
Lily Park
Lily Park
Flute

Juilliard Pre-College flutist, former Juilliard MAP student, and Bergen County Academies Music Academy sophomore.