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...

Music for Families Inc, founded in 2001, is based in Sunnyvale, California, and serves the surrounding areas. The company offers a variety of Music Together classes aimed at children from birth to eight years old. Recognized internationally, Music Together is a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music and movement program. Music for Families Inc firmly believes in the power of music and that every child is musical. They provide the right environment to help children learn to sing in tune and move with accurate rhythm.

Founded in 1995, Raaga School of Music, located in San Jose, California, is dedicated to nurturing and continuing the rich Indian cultural and musical traditions. With a world-class curriculum taught by renowned artists, they offer classes in Carnatic Vocal, Violin, Tabla, and Hindustani music, catering to students of all ages, from children to adults. Raaga School of Music proudly transforms their students' passion into lifelong journeys of musical fulfillment. The school, known for its industry-inspired facilities, is a leading institution in the South Bay area, setting a new standard for music education.

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

Opus 1 Music Studio, founded in 2006, offers exceptional music education in the Northern California Area, with premium facilities in Mountain View and Palo Alto. They offer piano, violin, cello, guitar, and voice lessons for all ages and levels. Their mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering their musical development and cultivating their passion for music. With a team of supportive and inspiring teachers, they aim to develop students' technical accuracy and inspire musical creativity, making the process of learning music enjoyable for everyone.

Bala Vikas, based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in teaching Bhajan and Sloka classes for children. This company's unique approach to cultural education fills a niche in the Sunnyvale community and its surrounding areas. Bala Vikas is dedicated to fostering a love for these traditional forms of music and spiritual expression in the next generation.