Biography Carl Franzen, Voice Teacher and Operatic Tenor San Jose, California For as long as I can remember, I was always singing. As a child, I sang endlessly with my mother's phonograph records, ranging anywhere from Mario Lanza to Nat King Cole and the classic musicals like Carousel and Oklahoma. My grandmother was really the one to encourage me to find my musical talents. In Elementary school I wanted desperately to play a musical instrument. I really wanted to play the piano most of all. But I didn't get a piano until my senior year of high school. The first instrument the music instructor gave me was a flute, which was a failure. Next...

My name is Jenny Ivanovna, and I am a professional mezzo soprano, voice teacher, and experienced opera and concert performer with 15 years of teaching experience. Before moving to Milpitas, I taught in Fort Worth, Texas, where I ran a private studio and served as the Voice Professor at Fort Worth Music Academy. Now settled in the Bay Area, I am grateful to be teaching in this community. I work with students of all ages and levels, from beginners discovering their voice to advanced singers preparing auditions or performances. I teach in English and Spanish, and I coach repertoire in French, German, Italian, English, and Spanish. My teaching

I have my own piano studio at home. I have 2 master degrees that are piano performance and teaching secondary education in Music. For my teaching experience, I have taught at piano gifted program of an elementary and a high schools as well as a college over 8 years in Taiwan. Also, I have received my teaching credential and taught group keyboard and string orchestra in public schools since 2022. If you are interested my experience, please contact with me by email [email protected] or test message by 415-7408478. Thank You for your appreciation!

Smiley Notes, founded in 2013, is a renowned music education establishment located in San Jose, California. They specialize in providing 'Music Together' classes for young children (0-5 years) and their parents or caregivers. Smiley Notes is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant musical community through song-sharing, rhythm instrument play, chants, and movement activities in a laid-back, fun, non-performance-oriented environment. Their mission is to enrich the lives of families and teachers in Willow Glen through the power of music.

Founded in 1998, Pacific Boychoir Academy, based in Oakland, California, is a three-time Grammy award-winning choir school. Serving over 170 boys and young men aged 4-18, PBA is renowned for its rich sound and talented soloists, with the LA Times describing their musicianship as "astonishing". As the only choir school on America's West Coast, PBA integrates a full academic curriculum with daily musical instruction for boys from grades 4-8. They tour domestically and internationally each year, offering unique and rigorous choral and academic programs.

Willow Glen Music School, founded in 2009, is nestled in the heart of San Jose, California, offering quality and enjoyable music education to both children and adults. The school specializes in providing private, fun, and educational lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, tailored to the learner's style and needs. Their experienced instructors deliver a perfect blend of opportunity and support, enabling students to thrive musically. Emphasizing the belief that everyone is musical, the school creates a nurturing environment where students can indulge in their favorite music styles and get inspired.