Meet Our Instructors

(Drums, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Rock Band, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Flute, Voice)

Raised in the suburbs of Chicago Zach Nazar picked up the drum-set at age 8 and took weekly lessons for twelve years before moving to Boston in 2004 to attend Berklee College of Music where he took up World percussion as his primary instrument. There he began finding a love for traditional music from around the globe. In 2013 Zach began teaching orchestral instruments with El Sistema through the Longy School of Music of Bard College’s Master of Arts and Teaching Program in Los Angeles. Since then, Zach has been teaching all instruments as the Music Director at the Muse school in Calabasas, Our Community Charter School, Guidance Charter High School, and Foothills Music Academy. Incorporating all of his previous experience into his teaching and curriculum, Zach has developed his own unique approach to education with an emphasis on fun! He is also teaching private lessons for all instruments, composing original music, performing, and is frequently called to “sit in” on recordings and performances of various styles. Through this experience, Zach has acquired a unique passion, perspective and ability to adapt his style, allowing him work with a vast range of individuals. 

(Drums, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Voice, Studio Production, Rock Band, Violin, )

Education/Experience: 15+ years teaching, performing, and recording experience. Well versed in Blues, Rock, Jazz, Folk, Classical, R&B/Soul, Funk, and Latin. 

More information: I have been playing music since I was four years old.  Over the course of the last 15 years, I have played with several bands as well as written/composed music for many different artists and TV.  During this time, I have also taught students of all ages, skill levels and abilities. It has always given me joy to me to share my love of music through teaching and it’s important to me that everyone has an opportunity to learn.

(Voice, Guitar, Song Writing, Group Classes)

Trinity Frank is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator based in Los Angeles, California. A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has extensive experience as a performing and recording artist, having toured throughout the United States and released original music across folk, pop, rock, and Americana genres.

As an instructor, Trinity is passionate about helping students build confidence. She believes that every student learns differently and strives to create a supportive environment where musicians of all ages and skill levels can grow at their own pace. Trinity teaches voice, piano, guitar, songwriting, and music theory. 

(Voice, Piano, Songwriting, Logic Pro X)

Elisa González is a Colombian singer/songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles, California. She is a professional vocalist with 8 years of music experience with a strong emphasis on lead/background singing, vocal technique and songwriting in contemporary styles. As a graduate from Musicians Institute (BM in Performance, AA in Vocal Performance, Independent Artist Certificate) she has been constantly involved in the LA music scene, working with world class musicians and studying under world class pop & jazz instructors, which has led her to be constantly performing with different bands in a variety of genres as well as leading her own personal projects, while also teaching students of all levels and helping them achieve their musical aspirations. As a working musician and music teacher, Elisa believes in cultivating a space where students can feel safe to explore, be creative and enjoy the process of finding their own musical abilities. Elisa teaches beginner to advanced voice and beginner to intermediate piano as well as songwriting, recording, music theory, ear training, sight-reading and music notation.