Dr. Bakyt Bekdjanov

Dr. Bakyt Bekdjanov is a violinist from Bishkek with a DMA from Russia. He has performed with major orchestras and played at Carnegie Hall in 2003. Bakyt taught in Kyrgyzstan and Russia before moving to California, where he continues to teach violin and viola for the last two decades. His students continue to win competitions and become leaders of orchestras. Bakyt also performs in different groups and gives musical lecture concerts.

Dr. Irina Samarina

Dr. Irina Samarina, a Russian violinist with a DMA from Nizhny Novgorod, has performed internationally and at Carnegie Hall. For the past 30 years, she has excelled at teaching violin, viola, piano, theory, and ensemble in Russia, Kyrgyzstan, as well as California, where she currently teaches and performs with local symphonies. Irina's students often win competitions on both the national and international scale.

Kseniya Grinevich

Kseniya Grinevich is a Belarusian cellist and pianist with over 20 years of teaching and performance experience. She toured Europe before moving to California in 2003, where she continues to perform and teach. Her lessons focus on technique, theory, and diverse musical styles, and she prepares students for exams, competitions, and performances. Ksenia Loves to teach cello, piano, and vocal.

Timur Bekdjanov

Timur Bekdjanov is a violinist and violist with a degree from UC Berkeley. He has performed internationally at major venues like Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House and won multiple music awards. He plays with local orchestras and groups such as the Joy String Quartet, while also teaching violin and viola, and piano. Timur is highly experienced in preparing students for exams and performances. 

Solomiya Shvaikovska

Originally from Lviv, Ukraine, Solomiya is a classically trained cellist with postgraduate studies in chamber music. She has performed across Europe and served as concertmaster for ensembles including the International New Symphony Orchestra Lemberg and Austria’s K&K Philharmoniker. A dedicated educator and performer, she also leads her church choir and finds inspiration through sharing music with her family. Solomiya has a long history of experience teaching cello and piano.

Eunice Bancu

Eunice Bancu is a pianist, accompanist, and educator with over 15 years of experience in performance and teaching across Northern California. She has taught at William Jessup University and the Pacific Institute of Music, where she inspires students of all ages to develop a lifelong love for piano. Eunice has collaborated with choirs, soloists, and ensembles in both academic and church settings. She holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance from CSU Sacramento and a B.A. in Music Composition from UC Davis.