Summer is a singer/songwriter who has been singing and writing music since she was 4 years old. You can find her most recent CD release titled “Favorite Fantasy” online and at the Academy. Coming from a musical family, she has been in various bands throughout the years and was an active choir performer. Summer holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University in Sociology and specializes in teaching children in a manner that makes each one feel special and a valuable member of a group. She is the manager of Client Services at the Academy, and is also in charge of the Joe Ferrante Music Academy In-School Pre-K program, while teaching her own Pre-K class at the academy. Summer plans on returning to school to obtain a Masters Degree in Child Development to receive more theoretical knowledge to complement her passion for working with children.

Jennifer Heren holds both her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees of Music in Vocal Performance from California State University, Northridge.  Jennifer has appeared in many musical theater productions and operas.  She has performed roles in Italian, French, German, and Spanish, both in school and with such companies as Center Stage Opera, the Merola Opera Institute, and Opera Pasadena.  She is currently a member of Opera a la Carte, a nationally touring operetta company.

Jennifer has taught voice and piano for over five years, and her students cover a wide range of ages and experience.  In voice, she emphasizes a natural, healthy vocal technique, and teaches vocal styles ranging from pop to classical.  With both her piano and voice students, Jennifer believes it is most import to instill a love of music and a deep emotional connection to music through performance.

Faith Hefty holds a B.A. in Music from Azusa Pacific University where she studied musical arrangement and music business in addition to classical, jazz and contemporary piano. Faith has performed in numerous vocal ensembles of various styles and therefore brings personal experience to her teaching vocal performance. She is also an active singer and songwriter, performing her original compositions in the greater LA area on a regular basis. She is currently at work on an EP (extended play cd). While studying music for many years, Faith had the opportunity to work as a nanny and so she is very good with young children. She greatly enjoys sharing her passion for music by teaching piano and voice and is also available for tutoring in Math, Spanish and English.

Viri Franco is an experienced and versatile musician who began her music studies at age eleven. She immersed herself in public performing groups including marching band, wind ensemble, symphonic band, jazz band, orchestras, a saxophone quartet, and percussion ensemble.  She served as a private saxophone instructor via the Azusa Conservatory of Music, and graduated in 2005 from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Music Education. She has her California Teaching Certificate, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Education, while additionally teaching in the Azusa Unified School District as an instrumental instructor. Her musical performance tours have included trips to Thailand, Brazil and Mexico. As a Spanish tutor, Viri is fluent in all levels of Spanish, including both reading and writing. Viri is a dedicated educator, and brings techniques to each lesson that wonderfully encourage and motivate students.

Cymbaline Olsen is a multi-talented musician with broad performance experience.  She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with both a BA in Vocal Music and Music Education.  She is gifted singer, pianist, guitarist, and has also played the flute for 16 years.  As a professional dancer, Cymbaline is fully qualified to perform in numerous musical theatre productions over the last several years, often cast in the main female role. A few of her performance credits include Chicago, Music Man, Grease and Oklahoma. Her teaching style is steady and intentional when it comes to “skills building” and music theory.  Many of her students will take more than one discipline from her because of her expertise in several musical areas.  She is a committed educator in terms of her lesson planning, and shows great care and commitment with each student.

Hubie Wang graduated from the respected Berklee College of Music where he concentrated in guitar studies including performance, arranging, and songwriting.  In additional to his musical degree, Hubie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and received the honor of being his class' Commencement Speaker.  Hubie has had experience in freelance work and is proficient in various styles, including rock, r&b, jazz, and classical genres.  He has also received a number of awards, including a Professional Music Achievement Award from the Berklee College of Music and an Honorable Mention in the Billborad World Song Contest.  In addition to teaching guitar, Hubie is able to instruct mathematics, piano, composition, and songwriting.  His fun teaching style is effective with children of all ages.

Josh Weekley earned a B.A. degree in Music Education from the University of Alabama, Birmingham in 2003, an institution known for its high caliber music department.  His major instrument study of guitar is demonstrated in his ability to play all styles, including classical, pop, rock, modern rock, jazz, blues and country.  Josh is an accomplished bass guitar player, as well, and his skills on the drums and piano allow him unique insights into how the guitar interfaces in the all-important combo setting.   Additionally, Josh brings extensive teaching experience, having taught hundreds of students over the last few years.  His easy style and approachable personality enhance his skills as a communicator and his passion for private music education.  Josh is an active professional guitarist and recording artist in the greater Los Angeles area, and loves modeling performance techniques to all of his students.