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MEET THE FACULTY!
We are currently hiring!

Please email admin@ljma.com with your resume, including your live performance, teaching experience, and education credentials. 

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Laura Jean Saggers

Voice & Piano

  • Degree in Music Business from the Academy of Contemporary Music, UK

  • Diploma in Vocal Performance

  • Grade 8 ABRSM Classical Piano qualification

  • Specialized in Folk, Pop, Classical, and Rock

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Simon Petty

Guitar

  • 30 years professional acoustic guitar player, published songwriter, and vocalist

  • Specializing in folk/rock

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Matt Villar

Voice. Music Theory

  • Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, studying Music Direction and Composition

  • Specializing in Musical Theater

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Dean Maida

Music Production

  • ​Berklee College of Music graduate skilled in Logic Pro X, vocal recording, music direction, and teaching students in both classroom and workshop settings

  • Specializing in production for singer/songwriters

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Jeyhan Turker

Voice, Music Theory, Songwriting

  • Degree in Music Business from the Frost School of Music, with emphasis on Vocal Performance and Songwriting

  • Specializing in RnB and Pop

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Sydne Myett

Voice, Music Theory

  • Graduated from LJMA

  • Currently in training as a vocal teacher

  • Specializing in pop

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Calliope Condo

Piano

  • Current student at LJMA studying piano, songwriting, and voice

  • Currently working towards Grade 5 ABRSM qualification

  • Specializing in classical piano fro beginners

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Elise Kennedy

Dance (Summer Camp Teacher)

  • Current Junior at Harvard-Westlake High School

  • 6 years of dance experience with strengths in choreography, performance, and teaching fundamentals

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