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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 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 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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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 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 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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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 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 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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Dontrell Kelly
A'Capella Choir, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Digital Instruments, Digital Music Production, General Music, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Music Production, Music Fundamentals, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University Elisa Janson Jones A'Capella Choir, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Digital Instruments, Digital Music Production, General Music, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Music Production, Music Fundamentals, Level: Secondary, Level: Post-Secondary/University Elisa Janson Jones

Dontrell Kelly

I am a producer and musician who teaches how to express musically. I have been playing piano and teaching music for over 15 years. The peace, confidence, and joy I feel when playing the piano is unmatched, and my goal to teach others how to have this same experience.

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Robert Vandergriff
Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Classroom Management, Composition, Conducting, Curriculum Design, Digital Instruments, Digital Music Pedagogy, Digital Music Production, DJ and Live Audio, Event Management, General Music, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Music Fundamentals, Level: Secondary, Music History, Music Production, Music Tech, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Notation Software, Orff, Peer Leadership, Network Building, Performance Design, Small Schools, Arts Integration, Cultural Ensembles, A'Capella Choir Elisa Janson Jones Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), Classroom Management, Composition, Conducting, Curriculum Design, Digital Instruments, Digital Music Pedagogy, Digital Music Production, DJ and Live Audio, Event Management, General Music, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Level: Elementary, Music Fundamentals, Level: Secondary, Music History, Music Production, Music Tech, Music Theory, Musical Theater, Notation Software, Orff, Peer Leadership, Network Building, Performance Design, Small Schools, Arts Integration, Cultural Ensembles, A'Capella Choir Elisa Janson Jones

Robert Vandergriff

Music Educator of 24 years, Choral director, Theater director, Instructional Designer, Voice Teacher, Professional Voice Coach, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Guitarist, Electronic Musician, and DJ. I am currently running a choral program in Michigan and directing musicals.

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Joseph Lewis
Level: Elementary, Level: Middle, Level: High School, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Musical Theater, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), General Music, Vocal Music, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, A'Capella Choir, Digital Music Pedagogy, Notation Software, Fretted Instruments, Instructional Design, Classroom Technology, Classroom Management, Music Theory, Conducting, Peer Leadership, Public Relations, Music History, Small Schools Elisa Janson Jones Level: Elementary, Level: Middle, Level: High School, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Musical Theater, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), General Music, Vocal Music, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, A'Capella Choir, Digital Music Pedagogy, Notation Software, Fretted Instruments, Instructional Design, Classroom Technology, Classroom Management, Music Theory, Conducting, Peer Leadership, Public Relations, Music History, Small Schools Elisa Janson Jones

Joseph Lewis

Joe Lewis is an experienced music educator with a decade in teaching, specializing in musical theatre, choral music, SEL/DEIB, and middle school music. A Jeff Award nominee, he is also a renowned actor, singer, and recording artist in Chicago. Joe holds degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University and VanderCook College of Music.

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Braden Pontoli
Level: Middle, Level: Elementary, Level: High School, Level: Post-Secondary/University, General Music, Vocal Music, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), A'Capella Choir, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Modern Band, Digital Music Pedagogy, DJ and Live Audio, Digital Instruments, Notation Software, Composition, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Lifestyle Management, Network Building, Performance Design, Musical Theater, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Event Management, Peer Leadership, Digital Music Production, Classroom Technology, Conducting, World Music, Cultural Ensembles, Small Schools Elisa Janson Jones Level: Middle, Level: Elementary, Level: High School, Level: Post-Secondary/University, General Music, Vocal Music, Choirs (SSA, SATB, TTBB, etc), A'Capella Choir, Jazz/Pop/Show Choir, Modern Band, Digital Music Pedagogy, DJ and Live Audio, Digital Instruments, Notation Software, Composition, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Lifestyle Management, Network Building, Performance Design, Musical Theater, Jazz/Stage/Popular, Event Management, Peer Leadership, Digital Music Production, Classroom Technology, Conducting, World Music, Cultural Ensembles, Small Schools Elisa Janson Jones

Braden Pontoli

Braden Pontoli, a Los Angeles-based film scorer, conductor, and sound healer, blends classical training with multimedia collaborations, crafting meditative and invigorating compositions. Credits include collaborations with producer Peter Rafelson and extensive work with independent film directors and modern dance companies. With an MFA in Music Performance and Composition, his expertise spans genres.

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