Faculty

Department: conservatory

Piano and Keyboard Repertoire Faculty

Described by American Record Guide as “An excellent artist who plays with great clarity, taste, and technical mastery,” Mr. Martinez-Anton is a versatile and passionate performing artist.

Viola Faculty and Richard D. Colburn Viola Chair
Tatjana Masurenko’s major objective in her musical career has been the further development of the viola as a solo instrument which also explains her commitment to contemporary music.
Ear Training, Music Theory Faculty
Recognized nationally for his work
Winner of the 1987 Naumburg International Piano Competition at Carnegie Hall, Anton Nel continues to tour internationally as recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician, and teacher.
Chair, Music Theory and Aural Skills, Colburn Conservatory
Jordan Nelson is a composer of instrumental, vocal, electronic, and electro-acoustic music
Humanities Faculty
Sean Pessin has lived in Los Angeles his whole life. He earned a B.A. and M.A. in English from California State University, Northridge, and an M.F.A. from Otis College of Art and Design.