About Us

Zeke Bardash is a composer, guitarist, bandleader, and audio engineer from Brooklyn, New York.  As a performer he has played across many genres including classical, rock, jazz, and musical theater.  He prides himself on having uncompromising artistic integrity and always looking to create new and interesting sounds and musical textures. 

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Zeke Bardash is a composer, guitarist, bandleader, and audio engineer from Brooklyn, New York.  As a performer he has played across many genres including classical, rock, jazz, and musical theater.  He prides himself on having uncompromising artistic integrity and always looking to create new and interesting sounds and musical textures. 

Having grown up in a musical family Zeke learned early on that all genres are valid and require hard work and dedication from their musicians.  He feels that this is the most important lesson that he can teach his students.

Often humorously likened to an inflatable tube man onstage because of her enthusiasm, passion, and physicality, all Eva Ding ever wants to do is imbue in her audience the same sense of joy and richness the performing arts brings to her. She is passionate about creating interactive, interdisciplinary works that meld together her love for m

Often humorously likened to an inflatable tube man onstage because of her enthusiasm, passion, and physicality, all Eva Ding ever wants to do is imbue in her audience the same sense of joy and richness the performing arts brings to her. She is passionate about creating interactive, interdisciplinary works that meld together her love for music and theater. To that end, Eva is one of five artist residents who has been invited to produce and perform an original work of interdisciplinary performance art as part of The Center at West Park’s performance series in November of 2021.

Eva has a varied knowledge of not only classical flute playing but also musicianship, artistry, contemporary/21st-century classical and crossover music, and ensemble playing – having recently received the Ensemble Forward from Chamber Music America – and she hopes to impart those skills onto others. 

Eva is Shanghai-born, Auckland-raised and New York-based, having completed a Master of Music under the tutelage of Robert Langevin at the Manhattan School of Music.

Austin Philemon is an active performer, conductor, and composer based in the New York City area. As an organist, Austin has had the opportunity to perform recitals domestically including at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, St. Paul’s Chapel at Trinity Wall Street, and the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Times Square, as well as abro

Austin Philemon is an active performer, conductor, and composer based in the New York City area. As an organist, Austin has had the opportunity to perform recitals domestically including at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, St. Paul’s Chapel at Trinity Wall Street, and the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Times Square, as well as abroad in Paris, France; Graz, Austria; Romainmôtier, Switzerland; Haarlem, Netherlands; and Modena, Italy. He most recently was chosen as a finalist for the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competition, and also received first prize in the George R. Mathison Memorial Competition. 

Austin graduated with the Master of Music degree in Organ Performance from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Dr. Andrew Henderson. He graduated summa cum laude as a Levine Scholar from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he double-majored in German and Organ Performance, helping to found the university’s organ program with his teacher, Dr. Jacqueline Yost. Currently Austin serves as Assistant Organist and Children’s Choir Director at the combined parishes of St. John Nepomucene and St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, and works as Music Administrator for the Bach Vespers in New York City. 

Pete began teaching drum lessons in college where he immediately realized how much joy 

there is in passing along his knowledge to others. 

Music education was instilled in Pete from a 

very early age due to his dad being a drummer/educator. He has also studied with renowned drum educator John Riley for many years. Pete’s wide range of giggi

Pete began teaching drum lessons in college where he immediately realized how much joy 

there is in passing along his knowledge to others. 

Music education was instilled in Pete from a 

very early age due to his dad being a drummer/educator. He has also studied with renowned drum educator John Riley for many years. Pete’s wide range of gigging experience enables him to guide students down any musical path they desire. Whether it’s a beginner learning to hold drumsticks for the first time or a veteran with 25 years experience, Pete is prepared, eager, and happy to take on students of all kinds.

Joshua Mirman is a jazz trombonist and award-winning composer based out of New York city.  Josh studied with David Taylor and Jim McNeely at the Manhattan School of Music, where he received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Trombone Performance.  Although trained as a jazz musician, he is comfortable playing and teaching in any style.  

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Joshua Mirman is a jazz trombonist and award-winning composer based out of New York city.  Josh studied with David Taylor and Jim McNeely at the Manhattan School of Music, where he received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Trombone Performance.  Although trained as a jazz musician, he is comfortable playing and teaching in any style.  

Josh wants to impart his knowledge and passion for music to students through a mix of music theory, technique, and fun. He understands that every student succeeds with different learning styles and tailors his teaching plan to each student.  He is looking forward to working with you!