Our Instructors
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BRYCE SHINOHARA
Collaborative Accompanist and Pianist, San Diego State University School of Music and Dance
Bryce Shinohara is a skilled collaborative accompanist at the San Diego State University (SDSU) School of Music and Dance, celebrated for his versatility and expertise in piano performance across various musical genres.
KELSIE RICH
Educator and Music Program Lead, SANMAC, Santee School District
Kelsie Rich is a passionate educator in the Santee School District, where she combines her Biology degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and teaching credential from San Diego Christian College with her lifelong love for music.
KAITLYN GEVISS
Violinist and Music Educator, San Diego City Ballet Orchestra and Grossmont Symphony Orchestra
Kaitlyn Geviss is a distinguished violinist based in San Diego, with a robust educational foundation in Music Education from Cal Poly Pomona, enhanced by further studies at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Community Colleges.
SOPHIA SEPULVADO
Music Student and Euphonium Performer, Cuyamaca College
Sophia Sepulvado, born into a musical family in Austin, Texas, was immersed in a variety of musical genres from an early age. Her parents, both musicians, played in bands during the vibrant Austin music scene of the late '90s and early 2000s, providing Sophia with a rich foundation in music.
KAIDEN LOPEZ
Percussion Specialist and College Band Performer, Cuyamaca College
Kaiden Lopez is an enthusiastic musician specializing in percussion, proficient with a diverse range of orchestral and tribal instruments. His classical training, enriched by cultural influences, enables him to create unique musical compositions and performances.
SLAINE MILLER
Musician Specializing in Tuba Performance
Slaine Miller, hailing from Valley Springs, CA, is a musician with a profound passion for music discovered in the 5th grade with the euphonium, transitioning to the tuba by the 7th grade—a change that has significantly shaped his musical journey.
ATHENA LINDQUIST
Music Education Major and Clarinetist, Cuyamaca College Concert Band
Athena Lindquist is a dedicated Music Education major at Cuyamaca College, where she is a committed member of the Concert Band. With over a decade of experience playing the clarinet, she has honed her skills since elementary school.
JAMES SEPULVADO
Founder, Associate Professor of Music and Chair, Performing Arts Department, Cuyamaca College
James Sepulvado is a distinguished figure in the music education and performance community in San Diego, renowned for his profound influence on musical pedagogy and community music initiatives. He holds the position of Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Performing Arts Department at Cuyamaca College.
IVY VIGIL
Middle School Orchestra Teacher and Woodwind Specialist, Poway Unified School District
Ivy Vigil is a dedicated middle school orchestra teacher in the Poway Unified School District, specializing in woodwind instruments, with a deep focus on the bassoon. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from San Diego State University and a California Teaching Credential.


















