MEET OUR TEACHERS
Our team of highly qualified and dedicated professional musicians excel both in the fields of teaching as well as performance, songwriting, recording and music production. Below are just a few of the many teachers offering music lessons and professional music services with Music School To Go.
We are serious about high quality instruction and professional music services, and bringing music to all lives. Our teachers hold at least one university degree in music. In addition, our team is carefully selected and we believe we have assembled the very best music teachers and professional musicians our community has to offer.
Each one of our Music School To Go teachers receive thorough background checks and go through an extensive interview process. The safety and security of our clients is very important to us, and it should be important to you.
OWNER & FOUNDER
Jason Sulkin, Owner and Founder of Music School To Go
Guitar
Sonoma State University, B.A. in Music Performance
Born in Tarzana and raised in the Conejo Valley, Jason started playing the guitar at the age of 12. He continued to play guitar throughout high school and it wasn’t long before he developed a strong repertoire and a love for all styles of music. Jason went on to further his studies at Sonoma State University where he studied under the tutelage of Mel Graves focusing on jazz theory and improvisation and jazz composition. During his music training, he was a member of the highly acclaimed Sonoma State University Jazz Ensemble. He also studied extensively with renowned San Francisco Bay Area guitarists Steve Sage and Randy Vincent, two great guitar players and mentors who he credits for bringing out the discipline and skills he would need for a lifetime of music achievements and expression. Jason is a professional musician, educator, performer and recording guitarist. He works and performs with a variety of musicians, jazz groups and ensembles in Southern California and continues to indulge his passion for the guitar.
OWNER
Michelle Sulkin, Owner
Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Michelle was always surrounded by music growing up. Whether it was taking lessons, participating in choir and musical theatre at school, going to concerts or even watching her friends play in their own bands; she always felt a connection to music. While playing an instrument was not the career path she chose, she knew she wanted to keep music in her life. Before they were married in 2011, Michelle began working with Jason to help build the school and expand on what he had created. So while she does not teach, Michelle is a key part of the backbone to the business side of the school and she takes pride in helping others begin their journey on fostering their musical passions.
TEACHERS
Parker
Drums/Percussion and Piano
The New School - New York, NY, B.F.A. - Jazz Studies
Kailey
Violin, Piano, Songwriting, Performance & Accompaniment
Berklee College of Music, B.M. in Professional Music: performance, music business, songwriting, recording. Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music
With a rock and roll keyboardist for a dad, and a classical ballerina for a mom, Kailey was born into the arts. At age three, Kailey jammed with her father in what became her first song titled “Little John.” Kailey strives to bring a new musical voice to the industry with her exuberant stage presence and unique playing style. She is described as having an exciting and intense energy on stage that captures audiences with her talent and vivacious personality.
Her extensive classical training led Kailey to discover a passion that bridges technical elements to contemporary music. Kailey has the rare ability to bring an artist’s vision to life, while integrating her own individual style. In addition, Kailey can contribute with her ability to write, collaborate string arrangements, improvise and sing background vocals in live performances and recording sessions. Kailey’s live performance highlights are comprised of playing with artists such as Rod Stewart, Annie Lennox, Willie Nelson, Lalah Hathaway, Sharlotte Gibson, Jetro da Silva, Mario Castro Quintet w/ Strings feat. Dave Liebman, Nikolas Metaxas, Art Decade, Jesse Denaro, Animal Flag, Berklee Contemporary World Strings under direction of Eugene Friesen, and the Whitney Houston Tribute show. Her collegiate education includes the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music from 2008-2010 as a Violin Performance major and the Berklee College of Music, where she graduated with a B.M. in Professional Music in May 2013.
Kailey is currently working on her debut album. In addition, she is committed to teaching violin, piano and music to inspire and empower anyone and everyone to step into their greatness and fulfill their dreams and goals.
Shane
Piano, Composition, Recording, Mixing/Editing
Wyndham Academy of Music, Piano Pedagogy and Composition
Shane is an accomplished pianist and composer. He began studying music at age 4, learning both the violin and piano. During his musical education, Shane performed frequently at various venues. Some of the venues included wineries, hotels, private gatherings, concert halls and several competitions.
Shane received a Certification in Piano Pedagogy and Composition from the Wyndham Academy of Music. After teaching in Oregon, he moved to Los Angeles to further his career in teaching and film scoring. Since then, he has taught at three schools with a wide variety of students and has had his compositions featured on Lifetime as well as several commercials.
While primarily schooled in classical music, Shane is also adept at teaching rock, blues, pop, jazz and ragtime. He believes that the method should always fit the student and remain relevant to their interests. His teaching method is to instill a love of music from the very first lesson so that music will never become a frustrating obligation, and always fulfilling source of joy and continuous exploration.
Lauren
Voice and Piano
University of Southampton - Southampton, England - M.M. Classical Vocal Performance
Lauren is a Los Angeles based freelance professional jazz singer, choral singer, and classical soprano. She is currently the Section Leader of Sopranos at St. Cross Episcopal Church in Hermosa Beach, and previously sang as a soloist and staff soprano with The Long Beach Camerata Singers, conducted by Grammy-winning Dr. James Bass, from 2019 - 2023, and recently performed a Rossini solo with the Good Shepherd of Los Alamitos Festival Choir and Orange County Symphony Orchestra in December, 2023.
She performed with the operatic duo, The LA Opera Babes from 2020 - 2023 performing in the Athena Foundation Concert Series in 2023, the City of West Hollywood Artist Initiative, and at multiple private events and venues around Los Angeles. She also performs jazz at many well known venues around Los Angeles.
Lauren’s credits also include Buffy in the world premiere of ‘A Wedding,’ at Lyric Opera of Chicago, directed by Robert Altman, and featuring an ensemble cast of premiere American opera stars. Lauren’s debut EP, ‘American Dream,’ hit the charts in Switzerland and Germany peaking at #6 with the remix on the dance charts, and the title track was nominated for an American Music in Media Award. Her instrumental composition ‘Around the World,’ was featured in a Volkswagen radio spot in 2015.
Lauren has been coaching voice and piano ever since 2013. She was a member of the vocal faculty at AMDA for three years, and has taught at Music Nation in Los Angeles since 2016. Amongst her clients over the years, she has coached EDM star Petit Biscuit, K-Pop star Tiffany Young to prepare for her solo tour in the US, star of Disney Emmy Liu-Wang, Bosch stars Madison Lintz and Denise Sanchez, Bollywood star Nargis Fakhri, and many many up and coming artists of all genres, ages, and levels of ability.
Last year her client Jeb Carty hit #1 on the iTunes chart with his single, ‘Tension,’ featuring artist Swae Lee. Her client Kristiane has been touring the US with her debut album throughout 2023 - 2024.
With Lauren’s education, and career that has spanned work as a singer in multiple genres, experience as a songwriter, experience as a soloist and her skills in both piano and voice - she incorporates all elements of musicianship from music theory, reading music, song interpretation, all elements of proper healthy vocal technique, and even guiding careers or college auditions when applicable - Lauren offers a comprehensive and fun approach to studying music in both of her instruments.
Riana
Piano & Voice
Berklee College of Music, B.M.- Electronic Production and Design
Riana is a seasoned music professional with over a decade of experience in the industry, renowned as a singer, songwriter, pianist, and performer. As a child, Riana knew that music would be her lifelong career, driven by a deep passion for singing and performing. Her journey began remarkably early when she was signed to a record deal at just 15 years old, launching her into the world of music with incredible momentum.
Growing up in Florida, Riana was just 7 years old when she began learning how to play the piano & followed soon with voice lessons. For many years she participated in singing competitions all across the country, from New York to Texas to California. After years of hard work & discipline, Riana was given the opportunity of a lifetime and signed a major record deal. It was at this time that her journey as a professional singer, songwriter and performer had begun & over the next decade she would accomplish many accolades, including working alongside some of the biggest songwriters and musicians in the industry, performing on renowned stages and at respected festivals, releasing her own original music that has garnered millions of streams worldwide and much more. Her most recent venture involved auditioning for the latest season of “American Idol” and succeeding to be a Top 50 contestant.
Throughout her career, Riana has not only honed her skills as a versatile musician but has also developed a profound love for teaching and mentoring. Her extensive experience as a singer, songwriter, and performer has allowed her to guide aspiring musicians and performers of all ages. Riana is dedicated to helping her students discover their own artistic passions and find their place in the world of music. Most importantly, she believes in creating a supportive environment where young talents can explore their creativity and develop their skills with confidence, without pressure and by having fun!
Johnny
Guitar, Piano and Bass
Berklee College of Music, B.M.- Electronic Production and Design
Hello! My name is Johnny, and I am a Multi Instrumentalist who specializes in Guitar, Piano and Bass. I have been teaching music to students of all ages and skill levels for the past 5 years. I graduated Berklee College of Music with a Bachelors in Music in 2020. Although I am well versed in almost all musical styles, I have been a Jazz forward musician for over a decade. I am very passionate about music theory and harmony. Additionally, I have a passion for passing the gift of music on to others as it was passed to me.
Amanda
Voice, Piano, Flute
UC Davis, B.A. in Music and Vocal Performance
Amanda's love of music began at the age of five when she started playing piano. Her love of music grew even stronger when she began playing flute in her elementary school band. Amanda has a love for musical theater and was featured in choral works such as The Road Home, Amazin' Grace and Ives' Symphony 4. She has sung with the Chorus and San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow in the UC Davis production of "Carmen," as well as Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas," Le Nozze di Figaro, Die Fledermaus, and The Magic Flute. Amanda performs in Musical Theater and has played a wide variety of roles including The Wizard of Oz, Sweet Charity and West Side Story where she played the role of Maria.
Bill
Guitar, Recording, Mixing/Engineering, Music Production, Performance & Accompaniment
Berklee College of Music, B.A in Professional Music
Born in Morristown, New Jersey and raised in Boston, Bill began his musical journey on guitar at age 11. With one year of lessons under his belt, he started his first band and has not looked back since. While engaging in his studies, Bill worked as an audio engineer and session guitarist in both Boston and Los Angeles. After graduating from Berklee Magna Cum Laude, Bill moved to Los Angeles to continue his career as a session guitarist and audio engineer. Currently Bill works throughout Greater Los Angeles in both live and studio settings. Bill is passionate about the guitar. He believes playing the guitar should be enjoyable and rewarding, and he hopes to share that passion with his students.
Andrew
Online Only: Guitar, Recording, Mixing/Editing
University of Southern California, B.M. in Classical Guitar
Andrew is a passionate, multifaceted musician from Calabasas, CA. His mastery of the guitar spreads across multiple styles of music, focusing on classical and pop. Andrew has quickly built a career as a performing artist, guitarist, and composer. As a teenager, he was already in high demand with his band, Mysterious Bob. They were even invited to perform on the Sharon Osbourne Show. To date, Andrew’s performance experience is vast and includes performing concerts at Dodger Stadium, Universal City Walk, Whisky A Go-Go, Roxy Theatre and other notable venues.
While earning his Bachelors of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California Magna Cum Laude, Andrew studied with and performed for some of the top classical guitarists in the world, including Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, Andrew York, William Kanengiser, and Evan Hirschelman.
In addition to his studies and band experience, Andrew has taught guitar for many years, helping a wide variety of students achieve their musical goals. He has a true passion for teaching and loves to guide students of all ages in their journey to learn the instrument.
Paris
Online Only: Drums, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele & Peformance
Rutgers University, B.A. Music
Mariel, Online Only
Voice, Piano, Composition & Performance
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, NYC, BFA in Vocal Performance
Born in Sydney, Australia, Mariel’s life has been devoted to music from an early age. While still in Australia she began her performance career, appearing at large venues and events including performances with Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House. Since coming to the United States, Mariel has completed a degree in Vocal Performance from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC as well as doing session vocal work for songs which have appeared on major national TV programs and on national ad campaigns. As an instructor, Mariel has been teaching students of all backgrounds, skill levels, and interests with both vocals and piano. She enjoys working with students of all ages and various interests, and helping them discover their innate love of music and to develop the tools to express themselves.