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With a Music Degree from California State University Fullerton, Mr. Mark Newberry has become enriched with musical expertise. He studied piano, voice, saxophone, and guitar and played in the top wind ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mitchell Fennell. Mark currently is the music director at St. Linus, St. Brunos and The Nativity Church. Appeared in many different groups as a saxophonist, vocalist and pianist, Mr. Mark is also featured as an orchestral classical saxophonist with the La Mirada Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to his busy performance schedule, Mr. Mark is a very experienced and well-rounded music instructor. Whether it is teaching one-on-one private instruction or in group settings, his musical knowledge goes beyond three instruments. Mr. Mark understands that knowing each student's needs is very important for his/her development in order to become an accomplished musician. Although studying music is very hard work, students will discover their hidden musical abilities when the teacher can properly guide them with positive motivation.
With a Music Degree from California State University Fullerton, Mr. Mark Newberry has become enriched with musical expertise. He studied piano, voice, saxophone, and guitar and played in the top wind ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mitchell Fennell. Mark currently is the music director at St. Linus, St. Brunos and The Nativity Church. Appeared in many different groups as a saxophonist, vocalist and pianist, Mr. Mark is also featured as an orchestral classical saxophonist with the La Mirada Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to his busy performance schedule, Mr. Mark is a very experienced and well-rounded music instructor. Whether it is teaching one-on-one private instruction or in group settings, his musical knowledge goes beyond three instruments. Mr. Mark understands that knowing each student's needs is very important for his/her development in order to become an accomplished musician. Although studying music is very hard work, students will discover their hidden musical abilities when the teacher can properly guide them with positive motivation.
Mr. Jeff is a veteran Fountain Valley school district educator certified by the State of California Commission of Teacher Credentialing with extensive knowledge in Music and multiple subjects. His decades long teaching career with K-12 students focuses on flexible personalized learning built on a comprehensive all-in-one curriculum. Mr. Jeff is also a dedicated instructor for charter school learners helping homeschoolers study music at their own pace. A lifetime devotee to music and education, Mr. Jeff is a versatile musicians who specializes in drums, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, recorder, piano, guitar as well as electric bass.
Mr. Jeff is a veteran Fountain Valley school district educator certified by the State of California Commission of Teacher Credentialing with extensive knowledge in Music and multiple subjects. His decades long teaching career with K-12 students focuses on flexible personalized learning built on a comprehensive all-in-one curriculum. Mr. Jeff is also a dedicated instructor for charter school learners helping homeschoolers study music at their own pace. A lifetime devotee to music and education, Mr. Jeff is a versatile musicians who specializes in drums, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, recorder, piano, guitar as well as electric bass.
Miss Jelena has been teaching for over 25 years as a private and public music educator. Having received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Belgrade University School of Music in Belgrade, Miss Jelena also completed coursework for the Master's of Music Education program at California State University Long Beach. She is a member of numerous community and professional organizations including Teachers Association of Long Beach, California Teachers Association, Music Teachers Association of California, and Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
As a music specialist in the Long Beach United School District, Miss Jelena is an experienced teacher with the Yamaha Music Education System as well as the Montessori program at the Montessori Harbor-Mesa Schools in Costa Mesa. Her passion and devotion to music education makes Miss Jelena a successful instructor who is respected and beloved by children of all ages in both private and group lessons.
Miss Jelena has been teaching for over 25 years as a private and public music educator. Having received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Belgrade University School of Music in Belgrade, Miss Jelena also completed coursework for the Master's of Music Education program at California State University Long Beach. She is a member of numerous community and professional organizations including Teachers Association of Long Beach, California Teachers Association, Music Teachers Association of California, and Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
As a music specialist in the Long Beach United School District, Miss Jelena is an experienced teacher with the Yamaha Music Education System as well as the Montessori program at the Montessori Harbor-Mesa Schools in Costa Mesa. Her passion and devotion to music education makes Miss Jelena a successful instructor who is respected and beloved by children of all ages in both private and group lessons.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Miss Magdalena began her musical career from a young age competing and awarded in numerous Yamaha® Piano and Electone® competitions. A scholarship recipient, she studied piano performance at the Music Department of Biola University and was conferred a Bachelor degree from Cal State University Long Beach along with ABRSM certification. Miss Magdalena also studied Piano Pedagogy with Dr. Monica Lee and advanced music with Dr. Jeremy Siskind in Fullerton College.
With her creativity and passion in music education, Miss Magdalena continuously support local community schools and churches activities. She plays keyboard with her church’s worship team and teaches Children Sunday school. She enjoys all kinds of music: classical, gospel, jazz, pop, ethnic and traditional. She believes studying music is a journey but not a destination. Anyone can learn music at any time of age at one's own pace.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Miss Magdalena began her musical career from a young age competing and awarded in numerous Yamaha® Piano and Electone® competitions. A scholarship recipient, she studied piano performance at the Music Department of Biola University and was conferred a Bachelor degree from Cal State University Long Beach along with ABRSM certification. Miss Magdalena also studied Piano Pedagogy with Dr. Monica Lee and advanced music with Dr. Jeremy Siskind in Fullerton College.
With her creativity and passion in music education, Miss Magdalena continuously support local community schools and churches activities. She plays keyboard with her church’s worship team and teaches Children Sunday school. She enjoys all kinds of music: classical, gospel, jazz, pop, ethnic and traditional. She believes studying music is a journey but not a destination. Anyone can learn music at any time of age at one's own pace.
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