Our Teachers
How we hire
Since we started Mosaic Music in 2006, we've had the privilege of working with some of the most wonderful people in the music industry. And for over 20 years we've gone out of our way to find truly extraordinary teachers: individuals with huge musical talent harmonized by glowing, creative personalities.
We don't hire "meanies," and we don't hire divas.
We hire musicians who simply, naturally, LOVE to teach music. Take a look!
MONTCLAIR, CA
Jennifer Wilcove
Voice & Piano
Montclair
FEATURED TEACHER: Montclair
Jennifer Wilcove is a one in a million Vocal & Piano teacher. Her 20-year performance career has been remarkable taking her from coast to coast in the U.S. as well as many countries abroad. She has countless Broadway and off-Broadway performance credits as a professional singer and actress and has even been hired as a voice-over actress by SONY Playstation, NBC and other global media studios. She also happens to be one of the sweetest teaching personalities we've ever come across. Don't hesitate. Schedule a trial lesson with Jennifer today!
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8-year National Broadway Tour with "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
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Voice-over credits with SONY Playstation, NBC, and many others.
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An intuitive and insightful teaching style perfect for vocal & piano students at any age or level.
Albert Kurniawan
Guitar
Montclair
FEATURED TEACHER: Montclair
Albert Kurniawan is one of the coolest humans on the planet. And, he happens to be an absolutely amazing guitar instructor. With a stellar 25-year performance career spanning the United States and Asia, Albert has shared the stage with the likes of Aloe Blacc, Death Cab for Cutie, Garbage, Gin Blossoms, Emily Wolfe, and Black Joe Lewis.
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Composer for the film Shambala Story and numerous shows on ABC.
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Acoustic, Electric, Blues, Rock, Pop and Indie guitar styles.
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Has produced multiple albums with his bands Go Motion and Long A.
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A master teacher with a gentle and positive approach to learning the guitar.
Serhii Rybak
Piano & Improvisation
Montclair
FEATURED TEACHER: Montclair
Serhii Rybak is a truly unique and gifted piano teacher. Originally from Ukraine, Serhii has developed an innovative of method of teaching that enables students of any level to play by ear, improvise and even compose in a very short period of time. Many of his students have gone on to create music with Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Universal, and other leading media outlets.
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Composer and Producer for Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, and many others.
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Extensive international performing career in countless venues.
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A truly unique and gifted teacher with a creative and inspiring personality.
James Grover
Guitar
Montclair
FEATURED TEACHER: Montclair
James Grover is a low-key legend. A lot of guitar teachers can play the famous songs. James Grover literally toured and played WITH the rock-n-roll legends themselves including Jimmy Page,
Robert Plant, and Kevin Eubanks. James' own father, in fact, played along side none other than Elvis Presley. You won't find teachers with this level of experience and professionalism everyday. If you're anywhere near Montclair, CA and you're looking for guitar lessons, drop what you're doing and contact us now for an open spot with this amazing teacher.
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Can play any style of guitar from rock to classical.
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Toured with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant & Kevin Eubanks.
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Accomplished long-running columnist for Highwire Daze Music Magazine.
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Has been a revered teacher in Southern California for decades.
OUR DIRECTOR
Rhys Buchele
Director, Violin & Viola
Montclair & Yorba Linda
Rhys Buchele has had a 30-year career as both a renowned teacher and a professional violinist. He studied with dozens of the most advanced instructors in the world from Juilliard to USC, including Dorothy Delay, Almita & Roland Vamos, Alice Shoenfeld and Ruth Meints. He has also enjoyed an exciting performing career playing in orchestras and symphonies around the country, recording for large scale Hollywood films and documentaries, and producing an impressive list of recordings at Capitol Records and other major studios.
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Performances with Itzhak Perlman, Isaac Stern, The N.Y. Phil, The L.A. Phil and many others.
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His students have gone on to major conservatories nationwide.
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An absolute master teacher with a delightful and encouraging approach to the violin & viola.
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Available Monday through Thursday in Yorba Linda, CA. Fridays in Montclair, CA.
YORBA LINDA, CA
Derek Sena
Guitar, Ukulele & Bass
Yorba Linda
TALENTED
ARTISTIC
CREATIVE
EXPERIENCED
INSPIRING
KIND
Linda Sparks
Voice & Piano
Yorba Linda
Nikita Petrenko
Piano & Composition
Yorba Linda
Rachel Mercado
Voice & Piano
Yorba Linda
Matthew Yee
Violin
Yorba Linda