Eli Alfieri - Guitar/Bass

Eli is from Pittsburgh and is an alumnus of Sunburst School of Music and Woodland Hills High School.  He now studies Jazz and Composition at the University of Pittsburgh and plays bass, guitar, and sings with jazz combos and his group Wild Blue Yonder.  

Mila Shadel - Guitar

Mila Shadel is currently in her senior year at Duquesne University, where she is completing her undergraduate degree in Guitar Performance. Mila loves to share her passion for music through her guitar instruction and makes sure that all her students leave their lessons feeling inspired to continue their musical journey.

Denzel Chismar-Oliver - Bass/Piano

Denzel is a working professional bassist in the Pittsburgh area who plays a variety of genres such as jazz, R&B, funk, gospel, pop, and experimental music. He moved to Pittsburgh in 2015 from Columbia, South Carolina to study jazz bass at Duquesne University. 

Jaime Cohen - Voice/Piano

Jaime Cohen earned her Bachelor's in Music and Anthropology from Kenyon College and her Master's in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. As a teacher, she guides students to discover their own interpretations of the music, and encourages them to share their artistry with the world.

Tanner Farmen - Drums

Tanner has over 26 years of drumming experience. Tanner’s knowledge and expertise grew throughout the years and eventually led him to join various professional bands, where he was able to record and tour professionally. His favorite genres to play are funk, fusion, reggae, jazz, blues, pop and rock. 

Daniel Sawyer - Piano

Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist who enjoys playing a variety of styles of music, including jazz, R&B, rock, funk, and more. Daniel has experience playing piano, organ, and synthesizers, especially in a live band setting.

Jon Di Giulian

Jonathan is a guitarist and music educator from the small town of Beckley, WV. His love for music led him to West Virginia Wesleyan College where he graduated with a degree in music education. During lessons, he emphasizes a growth mindset and making the learning process as fun as possible.