Tonal Art Music Center: Teacher Profiles

Hyeseon Hong-Piano and Composition Faculty

HYESEON HONG is an accomplished composer, arranger and pianist working extensively in both New York City and Seoul, Korea. She is adept in many different genres

Matt Panayides-Director, Guitar and Piano Faculty

MATT PANAYIDES is a guitarist and composer whose distinctive playing has led to performances throughout New York City and all over the world. Influenced by the

Jeff Sassaman-Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar and Piano Faculty

Jeff Sassaman is a bass player and teacher in the NYC area,both in the classical and jazz genres. He has overseas tours reaching Europe, Africa and Asia and South

Marc Velez-Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, piano faculty

MARC VELEZ is a guitarist and educator currently living Union City, New Jersey. His primary instrument is guitar, but also teaches piano, bass, and ukulele. He

Matt Moore-Guitar, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Piano Faculty

Matt Moore is from Austin, Texas. He picked up guitar at the age of 7. In middle school, he began with the saxophone. During high school, Matt learned piano and

Meghan LaFlam-Voice, Guitar and Piano Faculty

Meghan LaFlam is a gifted singer-songwriter based in the United States. Her music style blends pop and folk, and is characterized by her emotive vocals and thought-provoking