A classical concert pianist and originally from the Dominican Republic, Milton Fernández began his musical journey at an early age in his home country. He earned a BM in Piano Performance, summa cum laude, from the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, followed by an M.M. and Performance Artist Certificate from Stephen F. Austin State University, an M.M. in Arts Administration, and a D.M.A. in Piano Performance from the University of Oregon. Milton is an active performer on both national and international stages, having appeared as a soloist with the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Santo Domingo, the Camerata Washington Heights, and the Camerata Mozart Caribe. In 2015, he was honored by being inducted into the American Association of Musicians of Honor. He is also a dedicated member of the Music Teachers National Association, the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, and the Tulsa Area Music Teachers Association. Milton’s artistic development has been shaped by his distinguished teachers, including Andrew Parr, Claire Wachter, and Dean Kramer, the last student of the legendary Vladimir Horowitz.

Sarah is a data scientist with experience in leading teams and solving complex problems. She holds an M.S. in Analytics from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Biology, B.A. in Global Studies with Distinction, and a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina. As Lead Data Scientist, Sarah develops and maintains a global product used by hundreds of users, utilizing Python, Azure, Agile, and version control. She collaborates with clients of varying technical expertise, focusing on automation and addressing key challenges. Her work includes analyzing large property portfolios to inform investment strategies and building an AI pipeline to analyze documents and store data in SQL.

My name is Gabrielle Hightower. In December 2024 I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelors in Music Education. I have been singing ever since I could talk. During middle school and high school I participated in several honor choirs including COCDA and Allstate. I’ve received superior ratings at district and state solo and ensemble competitions. As for my teaching experience I have been helping students achieve different goals for about 5 years now. I am excited to help aid even more students throughout their vocal journeys.

Matthew is an accomplished singer and actor, originally born and raised here in Tulsa, OK, and is thrilled to work with anyone who wants to discover their voice and learn about the joy of music. With over 10 years of formal voice training, including a BFA in Musical Theatre from Wichita State, and, most recently, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from NYU, he is equipped and excited to work with students on their vocal goals and give them the tools to sing not only easier but smarter. As a performer, he was most recently seen in the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival production of Into The Woods (The Baker). Other favorite credits include Anything Goes (Moonface Martin) and The Little Mermaid (Ursula). In high school, Matthew was selected for the Honors Performance Series Choir at Carnegie Hall and was one of the first students ever chosen for the Kristin Chenoweth Broadway Bootcamp during its inaugural year; he still interns for the camp during the summers. In 2020, he was a NATS finalist, placing 5th in the West Central region in the Upper College Music Theatre division. Matthew has also performed at several renowned venues in NYC and was selected to perform in Times Square during Earth Day 2024.

Farida Peña has an M.D. and a master’s degree in music education and music pedagogy. She has worked as a music educator, speaker, international workshop facilitator, and piano teacher for over 25 years, teaching multiple workshops in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the USA. Farida has been trained in diverse musical methods such as MLT, Dalcroze, Orff, Kodaly, and Dissimilis. Currently, she works with Kindermusik International as part of the product development team and as a bilingual training specialist. Farida has 20 years of experience imparting Kindermusik classes.

Max is a professional guitar player from Tulsa, OK who has a passion for teaching students. He has 20+ years of learning and playing guitar himself. From performing in rock bands to hip-hop/R&B groups, Max is glad to share what he has learned with his students. Music Credits: -The Lonely Hearts- High School Rock Band -Jazz Band- TSAS and Edison High School. -Blacker Sabbath- Black Sabbath Tribute Band -Johnny Polygon- Rapper/Hip Hop Artist -Ayilla- R&B Artist Featured on Johnny Polygon track: "Last Black Rockstar" feat. Max the Axe Found on Spotify and Apple Music.

Dennise is an experienced piano player that has served in her local church organization for over ten years. She learned piano at the young age of eleven and had the opportunity to be coached by her worship ministry leaders. She lived in East Texas all her life before moving to Tulsa in November of 2021. She has been working in childcare for seven years now and enjoys working as an enhanced music teacher, where she enjoys sharing her music knowledge to those that love music. Dennise is passionate about guiding anyone that is willing to grow and try something new.