TAMRALOO STUDIOS · LINCOLN, CALIFORNIA
This is not your average lesson studio.
Our faculty are working symphony musicians, conservatory graduates, award-winning choreographers, touring performers and credentialed classroom teachers — the kind of training families usually drive to Sacramento or the Bay Area to find. They teach here, every week, to students of every age and level.
WHERE OUR FACULTY TRAINED & PERFORMED
38
INSTRUCTORS
ON FACULTY
11
DISCIPLINES FROM
VIOLIN TO FINE ART
15+
COLLEGES & CONSERVATORIES
REPRESENTED
7
PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAS
& TOURING COMPANIES
Berklee College of Music • San Francisco Conservatory • Point Park Conservatory • UC Berkeley • UC Davis • San José State • CSU Long Beach • Sacramento State • Auburn Symphony • Tahoe Philharmonic • Carnegie Hall • Radio City Music Hall • National Tours • SARTA Elly Awards
SET THE STANDARD
The people who set the standard.
Every program at Tamraloo is built and overseen by working artists with decades of teaching, directing and performing behind them.
Tamie Rogers
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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BA Music, William Jessup University
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MTAC Certificate of Merit Vocal Coach
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Multiple SARTA Elly Award Winner
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30+ Years Teaching
Tamra Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from William Jessup University and is a MTAC Certificate of Merit certified Vocal Coach. She has taught piano and voice for over 30 years and is the Founder and Artistic Director of Tamraloo Studios — Placer County's largest performing arts studio. She serves as Music Director for Jessup Theatre, assistant choir conductor at Lincoln High, and is a multiple SARTA Elly award winner. Her students have competed nationally and perform on stages throughout Placer County.
Natalie Quilici
DIRECTOR OF DANCE & THEATER
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MA Choreography, CSU Long Beach
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BA Dance, San José State University
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Award-Winning Choreographer
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20+ Years Teaching
Natalie Quilici is an award-winning choreographer, dance educator, and theatre artist with more than 20 years of experience inspiring performers of all ages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from San José State University and a Master of Arts in Choreography from California State University, Long Beach. Natalie believes great performers are built through a balance of strong technique, artistic curiosity, and genuine confidence. Her classes emphasize healthy movement, musicality, storytelling, and the life skills that come from performing — discipline, resilience, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Whether working with a first-time dancer or a seasoned performer, she is passionate about helping every student discover their unique voice on stage. As Tamraloo’s Dance Department Head and a Director/Choreographer for Tamraloo Theatre, Natalie has choreographed and directed numerous productions while developing programs that help students grow as versatile, confident artists. She is equally passionate about mentoring young performers, supporting fellow educators, and creating an encouraging classroom where students feel challenged, celebrated, and excited to learn.
Britta Joseph
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
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Bachelor’s & Master’s in Piano Performance
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MTAC Certificate of Merit
Britta is a classical pianist with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in piano performance. As Director of Music at Tamraloo Studios, she is an MTAC Certificate of Merit qualified instructor. Contact the studio to learn more about her teaching style and availability.
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Anikai Medlar
PIANO INSTRUCTOR
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Sierra College
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17+ Years Teaching
Anikai’s love of music started as a child when she would put on talent shows with her cousins. She participated in choir and band classes growing up, qualifying for several honor choirs and bands. She furthered her piano studies at Sierra College and has been teaching students for over 17 years.
Anna Prenares
DANCE INSTRUCTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
Anna teaches jazz dance and choreography at Tamraloo Studios. Contact the studio to learn more about her teaching style and availability.
April Thornburg
LITERACY & READING INSTRUCTOR
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BS Elementary Education, Southern Utah University
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CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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20+ Years Teaching
Born and raised in Central California, April is a passionate educator with more than 20 years of experience helping young learners build confidence and succeed in reading. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Reading from Southern Utah University and holds a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Throughout her teaching career, April has taught students in kindergarten through fifth grade in both the Clark County and Placer County school districts. She believes that every child can succeed with the right encouragement, support, and engaging learning experiences. When she’s not in the classroom, April enjoys spending quality time with her family and her two beloved Schnauzers. She is also a music enthusiast who appreciates a wide variety of genres and enjoys attending live concerts in her free time.
Ava Montie
TRUMPET INSTRUCTOR
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Concert, Jazz & Marching Bands
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Pit Orchestra Performer
Ava is a student at Twelve Bridges High School and a member of the concert, jazz, and marching bands. She is currently performing in The Addams Family musical as a member of the pit orchestra. Ava has taken voice, violin, and trumpet lessons at Tamraloo Studios. Her fun and engaging attitude makes it easy for her to work with kids, always finding ways to make learning fun.
Babak Sabetian
VIOLIN, VIOLA & PIANO
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Auburn Symphony
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TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra
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Tahoe Philharmonic
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Violin Masterclass, Vienna
Babak is one of our most experienced instructors and a highly sought-after performer in the area. He plays violin in the TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the Tahoe Philharmonic, and the Auburn Symphony, and earned his Associate’s degree in music from the Baha’i Institute for Higher Education in Iran. Babak began playing violin at age 11, teaching at 15, and has been a professional performer since 17. He trained under Maestro Asadollah Malek and Maestro Shoja’eddin Lashkarloo, and at the violin masterclass of Prof. Bijan Khadem-Missagh in Vienna. He teaches both classical and Iranian traditional styles, solfege, piano, and music theory — and brings a great sense of humor to working with students of all ages.
Clara Asvitt
LITERACY & READING INSTRUCTOR
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Music Education, BYU–Idaho
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State & Regional Bands and Choirs
Clara studied Music Education and Elementary Education at BYU-Idaho, performing in symphony orchestras, bands, and choirs. She continued performing in State and Regional Bands and Choirs through high school. A musical theatre performer and fan, Clara has accompanied local church and school choirs and assisted in teaching beginning orchestra. She is passionate about expanding her knowledge to better share her love of music with every student.
Carter Lindstrom
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
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Marching Band Battery Captain
Carter served as marching band battery captain and brings strong percussion fundamentals to his teaching. Contact the studio to learn more about his teaching style and availability.
Crystal Evans
PRE-K CREATIVE & THEATER
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Community Theatre since 2014
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25+ Years Working with Children
Crystal grew up in Papua New Guinea where she discovered her love for the arts. She has been involved in community theatre since 2014 and has worked at multiple theatres in the Sacramento area. Crystal has a deep heart for children and has worked as a private nanny for 25+ years. She loves helping young students discover their own creativity and develop an appreciation for the arts — making her an ideal guide for Tamraloo's Pre-K creative programs.
Christine Smith-Williams
LITERACY & READING INSTRUCTOR
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Sierra College & Sacramento State
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Sacramento Parent Magazine Cover Illustrator
Christine has been creating art since the age of 10. A former student of the Waldorf School (heavy emphasis on art, music, and creative expression), she has studied art at Sierra College and Sacramento State. She illustrated the cover of Sacramento Parent Magazine in 2016 and has a passion for teaching art and fostering creative expression in a safe environment.
Daniel Timofeyev
DRUMS & PERCUSSION & COMPOSITION
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Principal Percussionist, Auburn Symphony
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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Studied Film Scoring under Danny Elfman & Hans Zimmer
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20+ Years Experience
Drummer, pianist, composer, and educator with over 20 years of experience. Daniel serves as Principal Percussionist with the Auburn Symphony and D’Oro Symphony, and performs regularly with the Phonotone Jazz Orchestra and Folsom Symphony. He holds degrees in both Music and Information Technology and is continuing his education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His composition work includes commissioned pieces for ballet, symphony, and solo piano — and he has studied film scoring under Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer. He has adjudicated for the Northern California Band Association statewide. His approach: meet you where you are, challenge you, and help you become the musician you want to be.
David Galileo
GUITAR & BAND MENTOR
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Touring & Gigging Musician
David picked up the guitar at 13, learning from rock giants like Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen. A Lincoln High graduate (class of '17), he has built a following for his band Volrahven performing in Sacramento and the Bay Area. David brings real-world gigging experience into his teaching, helping students of all ages find their musical passion while building solid fundamentals.
David Pshichenko
PIANO INSTRUCTOR
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BA Music Theory & Composition, Sacramento State
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University Composition Scholarship
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Composes for Film
David Pshichenko holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Composition from Sacramento State University and has pursued music formally since his early school years, performing in concert bands, jazz ensembles, and choirs. Music has always been an important source of inspiration, solace, and catharsis for him. His real passion lies in the piano, which led to studying jazz, improvisation, and ultimately composition. David enjoys a wide variety of genres though, and has spent several years leading a nationwide touring church band based in Sacramento, California. In university David received a scholarship in composition, was awarded a professional performance of an original arrangement, and performed with a jazz band at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Today, alongside teaching, David actively pursues his career in composing music for films. David is passionate about education and sharing the power of music. His approach blends the fundamentals of reading, technique, and theory that serve as a foundation in guiding his students toward whatever direction they feel empowered to explore.
Deanna Tonn
LIE LEAD INSTRUCTOR
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Liberty University
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Master’s & Credential in Special Education
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Credentialed Classroom Teacher
Deanna, known to her students as “Ms. D,” is a creative Special Education and Resource teacher for an elementary school in Wheatland. She loves finding ways to make learning tangible and successful for all of her students. She holds an Interdisciplinary degree from Liberty University in music and social sciences and is finishing her Master’s degree and credential in Special Education. Outside the classroom, Deanna enjoys painting, playing the flute, spending time with her family, and going to NASCAR races.
Emily Kerns
PIANO & UKULELE
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6 Years Classical Study under Miss Tamie
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Community Theatre Pit Orchestras
Emily’s passion for music began at a young age and she began playing the piano by ear. After studying classical piano under Miss Tamie for 6 years, Emily transitioned into teaching and mentoring. She is now completing her associate degree in psychology and preparing for transfer to UC Davis. In addition to piano, Emily enjoys playing guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, and performing in pit orchestras for community theatre.
Grace Alexander
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
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Ballet, Jazz & Hip-Hop Trained
Grace began dancing at age 12 with a strong foundation in ballet, and has trained in jazz and hip-hop as well. She began her teaching journey during high school as a teaching assistant for hip-hop dance and also teaches beginner piano across a wide range of ages. Grace thrives in creative learning environments and is passionate about equipping students with the skills and confidence to become versatile performers.
Julia Livingstone
ACTING, CHOIR & VOICE
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Liberty University
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Master’s & Credential in Special Education
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Credentialed Classroom Teacher
Julia teaches acting and choir at Tamraloo Studios. Contact the studio to learn more about her teaching style and availability.
Justin Smith-Williams
SAXOPHONE INSTRUCTOR
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Toured Worldwide with Tops in Blue, U.S. Air Force
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Recording Artist
Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Justin began saxophone training in the 4th grade and traveled the world performing with Tops in Blue for the United States Air Force. He released his first album in 2013, and recently released an all-cover album, Justin X Justin, featuring Justin Timberlake tracks.
Kaden Dayog
STRINGS, WOODWINDS & BASSOON
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Principal Bassoon, Placer County Youth Orchestra
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Principal Violist, Whitney High School
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Honors Orchestras
Kaden has been playing violin and viola for over 8 years and became obsessed with everything music from the start. He was principal violist at Whitney High School and participated in honors orchestras throughout his academic career. He has played bassoon for 4 years with clarinet following. Currently performing with the Placer County Youth Orchestra as principal bassoon, Kaden also serves as an assistant conductor and instructor within the group.
Kaylee Urquidez
GUITAR, PIANO & UKULELE
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Concert Choir, Westmont College
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Classically Trained Piano & Guitar
Kaylee Shearer is a teacher of all things and a mother of 5 kiddos! Prior to teaching music she taught swim lessons for over 12 years, and even opened her own business, Mermaid Swim School. Putting her business to the side and family first, she decided to switch to her other passion — teaching music. Kaylee has always been involved in some sort of musical activity since early childhood. She was classically trained in piano and guitar as a homeschooled child, and sang in choir in middle school, high school, and Concert Choir at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. From her pre-teen years into adulthood she has been active leading worship at her church. Recently she has started to dip her toes into the theater world as well, performing as the Evil Queen Grimhilde in Tamraloo’s summer production of Disney’s Descendants. Kaylee teaches piano, ukulele, voice, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar to all ages. She is passionate about encouraging each student to be the best they can be as a musician — whether that means learning the basics to sing to yourself in the shower, rocking out in a band on electric guitar, or leading worship at church. She loves to personalize each lesson to each student.
Kyle Foley
MATH TUTORING
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Mathematics, Sierra College
Kyle is studying mathematics at Sierra College and has lived in Lincoln his whole life with a goal of going into teaching. He has worked with elementary school students on understanding and applying math concepts, and brings patience and genuine enthusiasm to every session. He has a secondary passion for art and brings creative thinking to his approach to problem-solving.
Lia Poplawski
DANCE & PRE-K MUSIC
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BA Organizational Leadership & Project Management
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Dance Teacher & Stage Manager
Lia Poplawski has been passionate about the performing arts her entire life and continues to share that passion at Tamraloo. From dance teacher to stage manager, she brings creativity and dedication to every role. Lia is a recent college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Project Management.
Madison Pote
DANCE INSTRUCTOR
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Business & Theatre, Sierra College
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Community Theatre Choreographer
Madison brings a strong foundation in show choir and musical theatre, along with training in dance, piano, and voice — much of which was developed right here at Tamraloo. She is currently a student at Sierra College, where she is pursuing studies in Business and Theatre. She has previously choreographed children’s productions at local community theatres and is excited to share her love of dance with students at Tamraloo.
McKenna Plageman
VOICE & THEATER
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Sacramento State Alumni
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Performance & Directing
McKenna is a Sacramento State alumni with a lifelong passion for musical theatre. She has been singing and acting since she could walk, and has always found joy in bringing stories to life on stage. Over the years, she has been involved in numerous productions both onstage and behind the scenes, growing her love for theatre through performance, directing, and working with young performers. She is excited to continue sharing her passion for the arts and helping create a fun, supportive, and creative environment for every student she works with.
Michael Neill Henry
GUITAR, BASE & UKULELE
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Commercial Music Project
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Studio & Band Experience
Michael has played guitar for over eight years. In high school, he performed with the school's Commercial Music Project, gaining studio and band experience. Influenced by blink-182, MxPx, Oasis, Sum 41, and Metallica, Michael aims to incorporate each student's musical interests into lessons while building solid fundamentals and expanding their musical horizons.
Paul Stamas
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
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10+ Years Gigging & Recording
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Jazz Focus
Paul brings over a decade of gigging and recording experience to the studio, with a focus on jazz drumming. Contact the studio at (916) 664-2516 to learn more about Paul’s teaching style and availability.
Peter Chatterjee
OBOE INSTRUCTOR
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Berklee College of Music
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PhD Candidate, UC Davis
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CSU Northridge
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Music Director, Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts
Peter Chatterjee is a Sacramento-based composer and conductor, and holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and California State University, Northridge. He is currently a PhD candidate at UC Davis, studying composition with Kurt Rohde, choral conducting with Nicolás Dosman, and orchestral conducting with Matilda Hofman. He is also music director of the choir and orchestra at the Walnut Creek Center for Community Arts. His forthcoming projects include research into hypermobility and conducting practices, a chamber opera, and a dissertation focusing on contemporary approaches to music theory pedagogy.
Regan Furgeson
GUITAR & UKULELE
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BYU–Idaho
Regan has been playing guitar since she was fourteen and it quickly became her favorite thing to do. Currently enrolled at BYU Idaho, she brings youthful energy and genuine passion for the instrument to every lesson — creating a welcoming, relatable environment especially for younger students just finding their sound.
Rose Stearns
VOICE COMPOSITION & RENTAL
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Carnegie Hall & Radio City Music Hall
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Jazz & Opera, Sierra College
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10+ Years Teaching
Rose is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and performer based in Sacramento, CA. She began her musical journey at the age of 8, initially learning to play the guitar and soon expanding into professional vocal and drum lessons. Raised on a farm by her musically-inclined grandparents, Rose dedicated her time to practicing various instruments, singing along to vinyl records, writing songs and studying recording engineering. In high school, she joined the honor choir and performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, and the Cotton Club in Harlem, NY. Rose later studied jazz and opera at Sierra College and then began her teaching career at a private studio in 2015. Her teaching style emphasizes safe vocal technique, effective curriculum, strength building, confidence building, performance prep, adaptive teaching and songwriting workshops. With over ten years of teaching experience in studios and active involvement in several local bands, Rose is excited to share with her students the confidence, joy, musicianship and passion she has found in music. In addition to teaching, Rose assists with the studio’s instrument rental program, helping students and families find instruments that fit their needs.
Sam Florence
TROMBONE & GUITAR
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Tamraloo Alumnus
Sam has been part of the Tamraloo family from the beginning — as a trombone and piano student, as an actor in studio productions, and now as a teacher. Sam is passionate about music and always strives to inspire his students the way music has inspired him. He has a strong background in reading and performing music, and no question about sheet music or trombone technique will go unanswered in his studio.
Sasha Nozdrevatykh
VOICE & PIANO
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Master’s in Vocal Performance & Choral Conducting
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15+ Years Teaching
Sasha is a vocalist, pianist, and music educator originally from Ukraine. She holds a Master’s degree in vocal performance and choral conducting and has 15+ years of teaching experience with students from age 4 to 70+. She has taught music in schools, led private piano and voice lessons, and is now based in California, continuing her education at Sierra College where she performs with jazz ensembles.
Saura Pal
VOICE COMPOSITION & RENTAL
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Honors Degrees, UC Davis
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Carnegie Hall Performer
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MTAC Certificate of Merit
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San Francisco Opera Guild
Saura Pal is a classical soprano and pianist holding degrees with honors from UC Davis. She has studied piano for seventeen years and is an active member of the Music Teachers Association of California with experience teaching the Certificate of Merit program. Her mentors include Dr. Shinae Kim and Natsuki Fukasawa. In addition, Saura studies harpsichord and baroque performance practice with Faythe Vollrath. She is an active collaborative pianist working with ensembles in the wider Sacramento and Bay Areas. Her voice training began at age eight and has included training in the San Francisco Opera Guild Children’s program, and participation in the choral, chamber, and solo performance activities at UC Davis, with notable performances at Carnegie Hall and a 2024 Austrian tour. Saura has studied voice under Tamie Rogers and Jonathan Nadel. She enjoys singing and playing new music, and has commissioned several works for solo and chamber vocal music. She is currently a PhD student in Biological Anthropology at UC Davis studying the origin of musical behavior.
Sierra Bamsey
TROMBONE & GUITAR
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BA Musical Theatre, Point Park University Conservatory
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National Tour, Missoula Children’s Theatre
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Off-Broadway
Sierra began her musical journey with the Davis Children’s Chorale and Sacramento Children’s Chorus, where a trip to see the Chicago cast of Wicked sparked her love of musical theatre. She holds a BA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Applied Music Theory from the Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts. With 15 years of piano experience, Sierra weaves music theory into both her piano and voice teaching. She has performed professionally across the country, including a national tour with Missoula Children’s Theatre and off-Broadway sketch comedy. Her voice lessons focus on tension-free singing and healthy vocal habits with an emphasis on expression and control; her piano lessons build technique and musicality.
Sophia Lee
VOICE & PIANO
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Concertmaster, Sacramento Youth Symphony
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Auburn Symphony Young Artists Finalist
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CODA All-State Orchestra
Sophia has over 10 years of music experience and 5+ years of teaching experience. She has played in honor orchestras including CODA (an all-state orchestra in Southern California) and the Capitol Section Honor Orchestra in Sacramento, where she served as concertmaster with multiple solos. She was also a finalist in the Auburn Symphony Young Artists Competition and concertmaster of the Sacramento Youth Symphony's Academic String Orchestra for several seasons.
Tony Reyes
MATH TUTORING DIRECTOR
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12+ Years, Asst. Director of Tutoring at Mathnasium
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1st Grade through College Math
Tony serves as Tamraloo’s Math Tutoring Director. He has 12+ years of experience as Assistant Director of Tutoring at Mathnasium Roseville, working with students from 1st grade through college math, plus physics support. Outside of math, Tony enjoys playing guitar.
Zachary Williamson
CLARINET & MATH/SCIENCE TUTORING
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BS Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley
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NCBCDA All-Northern Honor Band
Zachary is a lifelong nerd of both the band and school variety. They started clarinet in 6th grade and have played with many ensembles including LHS symphonic, marching, and jazz bands, the NCBCDA All Northern Honor Band, the Sierra College Night Band, and as a substitute for the Sierra Nevada Winds. They hold a Bachelor’s in chemical engineering from UC Berkeley and tutor biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics at K-12 level and beyond, including AP and college courses.
FRONT OFFICE TEAM
Meet our Studio Team.
When you call, email, or walk through our doors, these are the friendly faces keeping Tamraloo running smoothly — finally putting faces to the names you’ve been talking to.
Summer Henry
OFFICE MANAGER
Summer is the Office Manager at Tamraloo Studios and your first point of contact when you call or visit. She oversees front-office operations and helps families with scheduling, registration, and day-to-day studio questions.
Kathy Finn
OFFICE MANAGER
Kathy is part of the Tamraloo studio admin team and helps families with scheduling, registration, and general studio questions. Contact the studio to reach Kathy.