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Cierra Nicole Gooden
General Music, Arts Integration, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Cultural Ensembles, Event Management, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Network Building, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, Vocal Music Dr. Elisa Janson Jones General Music, Arts Integration, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Cultural Ensembles, Event Management, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Network Building, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, Vocal Music Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Cierra Nicole Gooden

Cierra, an SFSU alumna with a Master's in Music, has led the Music Student Alliance, taught over 300 children, and contributed to E.D.I initiatives. Currently teaching at Antelope Valley College and DNA STUDIOS USA, she has participated in numerous productions and loves mentoring and inspiring future generations.

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Melynda Morrone
Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Composition, Conducting, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Notation Software, Peer Leadership, Vocal Music, World Music Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Composition, Conducting, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Notation Software, Peer Leadership, Vocal Music, World Music Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Melynda Morrone

Melynda Morrone is a music educator and aspiring curriculum supervisor in Southern New Jersey. She has taught at Whitehall Elementary School and Swansboro High School, achieving leadership roles and honors. Melynda co-created "Mini Musicians" classes and holds degrees in Music Education and School Leadership. She enjoys family time, nature walks, and singing.

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Vanisha Evans
Classroom Management, Concert Band, Curriculum Design, Event Management, General Music, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Music, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Lifestyle Management Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Classroom Management, Concert Band, Curriculum Design, Event Management, General Music, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Music Fundamentals, Music Theory, Peer Leadership, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Music, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Lifestyle Management Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Vanisha Evans

With over 20 years in arts administration, nonprofit management, and music education, I have developed successful, sustainable programs tailored to organizational needs and budgets. My engaging music lessons inspire students' curiosity and passion. I perform regularly and specialize in neo-soul music, particularly Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, as well as classical and jazz.

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Mark Anthony Appiotti
Concert Band, Conducting, Music Fundamentals, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Classroom Management Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Concert Band, Conducting, Music Fundamentals, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Classroom Management Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Mark Anthony Appiotti

Born and raised in Philadelphia, I began playing trumpet in 4th grade and pursued music education, inspired by Mr. Simon. With a Bachelor's from Mansfield University and advanced studies at Vandercook and UArts, I taught music for 35 years. Now retired, I mentor young teachers, play professionally, and enjoy traveling.

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Brandon Kurzawa
Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Curriculum Design, Digital Music Production, Event Management, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Instructional Design, Instrumental Business Management, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music Production, Music Tech, Music Theory, Network Building, Small Schools, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Performance Design, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Curriculum Design, Digital Music Production, Event Management, Exceptional Students / Special Education, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Instructional Design, Instrumental Business Management, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music Production, Music Tech, Music Theory, Network Building, Small Schools, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Performance Design, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Brandon Kurzawa

Brandon Kurzawa, founder of Music Notes Academy, has over 24 years of music education experience, holds a B.A. in Music and M.A. in Education, and directs the MAMTG Student Music Festival. A percussionist, he’s recognized for his recording credits and contributions to music education through publications.

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Gracie Carrillo
Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Instructional Design, Instrumental Business Management, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Marching Band, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Peer Leadership, Performance Design, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, Public Relations, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Lifestyle Management Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Arts Integration, Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Fretted Instruments, General Music, Instructional Design, Instrumental Business Management, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Marching Band, Modern Band, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Peer Leadership, Performance Design, Pit Orchestra for Musicals, Public Relations, Small Schools, String/Symphony Orchestra, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Lifestyle Management Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Gracie Carrillo

Gracie Carrillo is a music educator and conductor dedicated to arts advocacy. She leads ensembles in competitions, workshops, and industry explorations nationwide and internationally. Gracie's experience spans multiple ensembles, grant success, and conducting fellowships, including with the San Francisco Philharmonic and Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Marvin McNew
Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Composition, Curriculum Design, Digital Instruments, Digital Music Production, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Modern Band, Music Tech, Music Theory, Marching Band, Music Fundamentals, Music Production, Small Schools, Jazz/Stage/Popular Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Classroom Management, Concert Band, Conducting, Composition, Curriculum Design, Digital Instruments, Digital Music Production, Jazz/Stage/Commercial, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University, Modern Band, Music Tech, Music Theory, Marching Band, Music Fundamentals, Music Production, Small Schools, Jazz/Stage/Popular Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Marvin McNew

Marvin McNew is a seasoned music educator, producer, and performer with a Master's in Education and ongoing Ph.D. studies in Music Education. Known for his genre-spanning production work, university teaching, and middle/high school instruction, Marvin combines technical expertise with leadership skills, inspiring students and elevating every project he undertakes.

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Larisa Marian
Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Orff, Peer Leadership, String/Symphony Orchestra, Public Relations, General Music Dr. Elisa Janson Jones Cultural Ensembles, Curriculum Design, Event Management, Instructional Design, Lesson Planning, Level: Secondary, Lifestyle Management, Music Fundamentals, Music History, Music Theory, Network Building, Orff, Peer Leadership, String/Symphony Orchestra, Public Relations, General Music Dr. Elisa Janson Jones

Larisa Marian

Larisa Marian, a dedicated music educator, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Music Education from George Mason University, achieving honors. With over 12 years in public school music and recognition from ASTA and VMEA, Larisa is passionate about pedagogy and community, and now teaches privately in Loudoun County.

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