Our Staff

Tyler Miles is a seasoned musician and educator based out of Sacramento, CA. He specializes as a bassist and is an active member in the Northern California and Bay Area music scenes. Tyler is currently involved with many local music groups and projects such as the Dave Bass Trio, The Finnerty / Gordon Project, CalTucky, […]

Quinn is a classical pianist born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He began taking piano lessons at the age of 4.  Some of his notable achievements include obtaining first place in the American River College 2023 Concerto Aria competition, obtaining third place in the Ruby Holland Foundation for the Arts international music competition, and being […]

Savannah began her music journey with violin in the fourth grade and went on to learn six additional instruments.  She has a deep connection with music, one so great that she actually cannot describe it in words.  She is a recent graduate of Natomas Charter School Performing and Fine Arts Academy and is continuing her […]

While growing up in Woodland, CA, Zoe started learning the trombone at age 9. Throughout grade school, she was fortunate to perform in all sorts of different groups such as the Norcal and Allstate honor bands as well as small jazz groups and pit orchestra for musical theatre. She was also given the amazing opportunities […]

David earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education Development from Southern Illinois University. He is an experienced professional instructor who teaches drums, piano, and voice. With a deep passion for the art of music, he brings years of expertise to his students, assisting them in developing their skills across various musical disciplines. His […]

Mindy was born and raised in Fairfield, CA. She began learning piano at the age of five, and and was involved in band throughout middle and high school. Although she started out learning classical music, she began learning to play jazz and pop music in middle school. In high school, she ran clarinet sectionals, standing […]

Dimitri was born and raised in Palm Springs, CA. He taught himself how to play bass guitar in 9th grade from reading tabs and watching YouTube videos. He then joined his high school marching and symphonic band, Spirit of The Sands, in the percussion section. Spirit of The Sands was invited to tour South Africa […]

Lucas Bakker is a Dutch and Mexican-American composer, music producer, and teacher, who prides himself in blending his multi-cultural heritage into his works. Recent accomplishments include scoring the Feature Film Search and Destroy (available on Hulu, Amazon Prime), and upcoming indy horror film Pendulum which is currently hitting film festivals. When not producing music at […]

Alex Bird began learning piano at age seven and music stayed part of his life since. He built his first guitar in middle school prompting him to teach himself guitar. At 15, he started making full songs for the first time using digital audio workstations. This prompted a fascination with synthesizers, electronic instruments, and music […]

T. Theresa Jackson received her Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in Stockton, CA in 2007 and her AA Degree in Music from Sierra College in 2003. She became a Board Certified Music Therapist in 2008 and received her certification in Neurologic Music Therapy in 2009. […]

Philip is an award winning composer, pianist and founder of Sacramento Piano Day. He graduated with the highest of honors in Film Scoring from the Berklee College of Music. By exploring and expressing the spaces in-between, he takes his listeners on a journey to familiar memories and new experiences. His debut album “Connected”, was awarded […]

I am Mark I directed high school music programs for 18 years. I retired from public school and have been teaching privately for over 5 years. I work with 70+ students each week, both online and in-person, and I have a California Teaching Credential in Music (K-12). As a school music director I taught: Concert […]

Luke began his teaching career in 2004 and joined NSM in 2012. He is a guitarist, and singer/songwriter for the rock bands Ostrich Theory and Ear Kitty , as well as a hired gun on guitar for R&B/top 40 acts like Key of C and Mix n’ it Up. His musical journey began in elementary […]

Kevin Martinez began learning the piano in 2010 and received his degree in piano performance in 2016, the same year he started teaching at the Natomas School of Music. He has traveled to Europe, twice, for piano competitions and lessons. He is currently on the MusicTeachers’ Association of California Board, Sacramento Branch. Before music, Kevin […]

Babak has more than 30 years of experience teaching music, and, in addition he plays in the TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus as a first violin. He began playing Violin at age 11 and started teaching at 15. He studied western classical and Persian traditional music with multiple instructors including Maestro Asadollah Malek and Maestro […]

Austin Blanchard has been teaching for 12 years, ten of which he’s taught at Natomas School of Music. He’s been a performer for 20 years to which he’s played car shows, sponsored events, etc. When he’s not teaching, he’s playing in a cover band, a recording artist at local studios, running open mics, and is […]