Our Teachers

Paige Quebrado (Owner) - Piano, Voice

I received my Bachelors in Piano Performance and Bachelors in Music Education from the Bob Cole Conservatory in 2017. I love the way music moves people, the emotions it expresses, and the stories it helps us tell (have you ever seen a movie without music? It's horrible!). The beauty in playing an instrument is that you get to create those emotions and stories yourself. When I play piano, I am sharing my ideas, and I am communicating something to my audience. In addition to being able to construct and express ideas, playing an instrument has taught me to have a disciplined mind, patience, and problem solving skills.

I also love teaching! I have taught children as young as 3 years old as well as adults in their senior years, and I enjoy working with people at any age. 

My Tran - Piano

My Tran is a classically trained collaborative pianist and teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Chapman University’s Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Janice Park. Ms. Tran has participated in masterclasses with renowned pianists such as Sarah Cahill, Bernadene Blaha, Victor Rosenbaum, and Frank Huang. She has collaborated and performed with multiple ensembles including the Wind Symphony, New Music Ensemble, and brass and string ensembles at Chapman. Ms. Tran has won awards in competitions such as the CAPMT Sonata-Sonatina Festival and the MTAC Solo Competition. She has also been an accompanist for piano competitions and choral festivals in southern California. With over 11 years experience of choral accompanying, Ms. Tran currently serves as a staff accompanist at Vanguard University. Ms. Tran teaches students of all ages, children to adults, adapting to each individual’s needs, learning abilities, and musical interests. She comes with the mindset that everybody is here to learn and grow, and enjoying the process is an important part of everyone's journey to become independent musicians.

Aerek Ramirez - Guitar

Aerek comes from a musical family and began playing guitar at a young age. His teaching styles include rock, blues, pop and classical. While attending Orange Coast College, he received numerous scholarships for guitar performance, including the Richard Denner memorial award and was invited to be a member of the American Guitar Society. Under the instruction of Dr. Adam Pettit, Aerek received his Associate of Arts degree in Music and is now currently completing a Bachelors Degree in Guitar Performance at Cal State Fullerton as well as a teaching credential. Aerek also has a passion for music composition, having written for choirs, ensembles and solo works. He has been teaching guitar for over 10 years and believes that no matter the level, there’s always room to have fun, improve your overall musicianship. Aerek has also been a member of the Choir of St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal in Huntington Beach. While a member there, the choir has been invited to England twice for choral residencies and back at home, gives monthly Evensong concerts. When not teaching or performing, Aerek enjoys writing short stories and poems, as well as spending time with his wife and son.

Elaine Via - Accordion

Elaine taught accordion at the Anaheim Accordion Music Studio during the 90’s and early 2000’s. In her childhood, she attended her mother's recitals where her music teacher would play the accordion for them. She absolutely loved the rich sound of the instrument, but she did not own or even play the accordion until she reached her early 20's. At that time she was fortunate to find a relatively new accordion, which she bought and still enjoys playing. She currently plays duets with a friend for various events, and she enjoys performing and sharing many fun songs. Elaine has an excellent ear, and she actively pursues music. She is constantly finding new repertoire and pushing herself to learn more about styles, theory and technique to grow as a musician.

Oxana Senina - Voice

“Soprano Oxana Senina surrounded Kowalski with the beauty of sure high notes” (Los Angeles Times)

After graduating from the Moscow Conservatory with degrees in both voice and cello, Oxana made her operatic debut as Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. The following year, as the winner of Russia’s prestigious Mozart Competition, she was invited to perform at the Mozart Festival in Moscow. Shortly thereafter, she moved to the United States and was awarded a scholarship to Princeton’s CoOPERAtive program, where she was featured in roles as Rosina, Zerbinetta, and Lakme. Settling in Los Angeles, Oxana also won several competitions there, including the Village Voice, Society of Singers, and Concerto Competitions, and was a semi-finalist in LA Opera’s Young Artist program. Oxana has since performed with many of Southern California’s opera companies, including Opera Santa Barbara, Long Beach Opera, Opera San Diego, Repertory Opera Company, & Opera Nova. She has performed roles such as Tatiana (Eugene Onegin), Mimi and Musetta (La Boheme), Rosina (il Barbiere di Siviglia), Ann Page (The Merry Wives of Windsor) and Verdi’s Requiem, as well as modern repertoire in roles such as Queen Tye (Akhnaten), Martha Sheldon (The Crucible), and Cunegonde (Candide).

Over the past year Oxana has been featured in productions in the U.S., Europe, & Russia. In January of 2019, she was featured as a soloist in Opera Santa Barbara’s 25th Anniversary Concert. In June, she performed the role of La Prima Cercatrice in a production of Suor Angelica at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and has been invited back to perform there again next season. In November, she made her debut in Amsterdam, singing cantatas BWV 115 (Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit) and 61 (Nun komm der Heiden Heiland) with the Bach Academy of Amsterdam. Later this season, in Amsterdam, she will be singing in productions of Stabat mater (Pergolesi) and the Nursery (Mussorgsky) with the Amstel Strijkers Ensemble, and will perform the role of Micaela in Carmen, with Opera op de Lelie.

Mentored since 2018 by renowned Italian tenor Salvatore Fisichella, the two have worked regularly together to hone her voice in the Italian Belcanto style. Oxana is passionate about helping aspiring singers and musicians fulfill their dreams and has a successful teaching practice in Los Angeles.

Anastasia Gastelum - Voice and Piano

Anastasia Belleza Gastelum is a versatile vocalist and teaching artist based in Los Angeles. Anastasia’s piano and vocal studio focuses on empowering aspiring musicians through positive reinforcement, critical thinking, building healthy technique, and emphasizing sustainable and holistic approaches to music making. This teacher has a foundation in the Montessori philosophy and aims to help build a well-rounded and encompassing music community. Anastasia received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from The Bob Cole Conservatory of Music and has previously attended programs at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Anastasia is excited to share and foster a passion for music with students while building a healthy and solid foundation.