Adrian is a pianist specializing in rock, jazz, and beginning classical piano, and is the founder and director of Keylab. He has opened for or performed with legendary artists such as Terence Blanchard, Larry Coryell, K.D.Lang and the Charles Neville Quartet, and has written music for PBS and NPR. Adrian has recorded two albums under his own name, and has been teaching piano and music related subjects for over 25 years.

Chris is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and engineer based in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from the prestigious jazz program at the University of North Texas in 2016 and has been a full time musician since, keeping a busy and varied schedule of performances, teaching opportunities, and studio work. As an educator, Chris believes in creatively utilizing each student’s unique interests as the lens to explore and communicate musical concepts — balancing learning and having fun in a highly personalized way.

Jonathan Starks is a drummer, producer, and pianist originally from Phoenix, AZ. He received his Master’s degree from New England Conservatory in 2020, and now lives in New York City. He stays busy playing drums in several bands, producing records, DJ’ing, and teaching music lessons. Jonathan is a passionate educator, with an adaptable approach tailored to the individual goals and needs of any student.

Julia is a classically trained musician from New Jersey who began studying violin at Carnegie Hall when she was 3 1/2 years old. She was a violinist in the New Jersey Youth Symphony as well as other chamber groups. Julia comes from a family of musicians and specializes in violin, guitar, piano, and vocals, but also teaches songwriting and basic music production. She is an active performer in and around NYC, playing at venues such as The Bowery Electric and The Nest. Julia enjoys composing original music and is passionate about sharing her love of music with students of all ages and skill levels through her kind, patient, and adaptable teaching approach.

Before coming to Brooklyn, guitarist/composer Luis Salcedo graduated from the California Jazz Conservatory and was an active performer on the west coast and internationally, including tours of Spain, Canada, and Colombia. Luis is also an avid educator, specializing in working creatively with learners of all ages towards developing a strong music theory foundation. Luis loves working with younger students from ages 3 and up, but he also works with teens and adults on guitar and bass technique, advanced theory, composition/songwriting, and improvisation. Luis is a kind and supportive teacher who strives to make his lessons fun, creative, and rewarding for students young and old.

Zak Walker-Kahne began playing jazz and rock guitar as a kid before focusing his studies on the piano. He graduated from Bard College, where he studied Jazz composition and performance under the direction of John Esposito. Zak is also a singer-songwriter. He released his debut album "Passenger Side" in November 2021 and is currently enrolled in a master's program in songwriting at NYU. He has taught music lessons for the past 4 years to students ranging in age from five to eighty four, and loves sharing his passion for music with students of all skill levels.