Zack has been making music since Christmas of 2005 when he was gifted his first guitar. Since then, he has performed in numerous groups and ensembles around Pittsburgh. Zack holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar from Duquesne University as well as an Associate of Science in Music Technology from CCAC. He has been teaching guitar, bass, and ukulele for several years and has experience with students of varying ages, skill levels, and musical interests. To Zack, music is about both creativity and understanding the layers of music theory. His goal as a teacher is to mold the curriculum for each student so they may understand the “rules” of music as well as developing their own unique style.
Welcome, Zack & Bank!
J. Jordan Main • August 9, 2021
Sunburst welcomes two new instructors!
We'd like to welcome guitar, bass, & ukulele instructor Zack Leya
and piano instructor Thanakarn "Bank" Limtham! We're so excited to have you both joining us, and we invite visitors to read more about each of them below!
Thanakarn (Bank) Limtham is a native of Bangkok, Thailand, and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of Texas at Austin. He has extensive experience collaborating with vocalists and instrumentalists, performing in opera and musical theater productions, and playing with big bands, jazz combos, chamber groups, and choral ensembles. Thanakarn is passionate about encouraging the creative instincts in other people, and strives to make every lesson a collaborative space for the teacher and the student to make music together.
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The holidays are fast approaching and you’re trying to find the best gift for all of the amazing musicians in your family. There’s a lot of noise out there, but we at Sunburst are HEAR to help!
Get ready for an action-packed November at Sunburst! From Winter Recital signups and group program enrollments to free jam sessions and a heartwarming food drive, there’s something for everyone this month. Dive into our latest newsletter for all the details on events, new instructors, and ways to give back!
Join us in donating to the JFCS Food Pantry! Check out our guide on what items they need most and find a link to make a financial contribution directly on their website.
Sign-ups are now open for our Winter Recitals! Each teacher will be hosting one or two 45-minute sessions during the first two weeks of December. Students can sign up through the link below, or feel free to reach out to us here , and we’ll be happy to assist with the registration process. Here are a few key reminders about the recitals: Participation is free, but we do welcome donations to our Scholarship Fund . You can contribute when you check out, or we’ll also be accepting cash donations at the door. Thank you for your support! Each recital session lasts about 50 minutes, featuring 12–15 students. We anticipate an audience of 40–60 people. Friends and family are encouraged to attend! If you plan on bringing more than four guests, please let us know in advance so we can arrange seating accordingly. If you’re unable to attend your teacher’s assigned session but still want to perform, let us know! We’ll do our best to accommodate you in another session. Adults are welcome to participate in their teacher’s session or in a special BYOB adults-only session on December 13th! Not all teachers will attend the adult session, so be sure to discuss this with your instructor ahead of time. Regularly scheduled lessons and programs may overlap with some recital times, so we kindly ask everyone to be mindful of this when entering and leaving the building. We're here for any recital-related questions (or anything else!), so don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to see everyone perform this winter!
