distinguished faculty music (on-site)
Meet CSMA's Distinguished Teachers, a special group of educators recognized for their extraordinary experience, the outstanding accomplishments of their students, proven demand for studying with them, and a strong commitment to the work, values and future of CSMA.
Dr. Anthony J. Doheny
Violin, Viola
Anthony received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stanford University, his Master of Arts in Music from the University of Iowa, and a Diploma in Music from the Sydney Conservatorium in Australia. He has been a student of Charles Treger and Robert Miller. Anthony has performed as a violinist in annual chamber music concerts, entitled “Anthony Doheny and Friends” in San Francisco; with distinguished former students and colleagues; and in numerous faculty solo recitals and chamber music performances at both the University of Melbourne and Monash University, at Queensland Conservatorium and throughout Australia. Read more about Anthony Doheny »
Dr. Nicholas Isaacs
Piano
Music School Director, Emeritus
Dr. Isaacs has a DMA/MA in Music from Stanford University, a LGSM in Piano from Guildhall School of Music, London, and an MA in History from St. Andrews University, Scotland. He was CSMA’s Music School Director for over 20 years. Dr. Isaacs’ professional experience includes serving on the music faculty of Santa Clara University, Foothill College, and Atlantic College, Wales, as well as being a frequent guest lecturer, recitalist and accompanist in the UK, USA and Canada. Read more about Nicholas Isaacs »
Ludmila Kurtova
Piano
Ludmila Kurtova graduated from Moscow State Conservatory, one of the world's leading music schools, with honors. A renowned pianist, she has studied under Professor S. Feinberg. Ms. Kurtova has had more than thirty years of performing as a member of the Moscow State Philharmonic, an organization of the best musical performers in the former Soviet Union. Her experience includes over fifty recitals per year around the world as a soloist and chamber performer with famous musicians, winners of many international competitions, such as Mark Lubotsky and Victor Pikayzen (violinists), Valentin Feigin, and Adolfo Odnopossoff (cellist). Read more about Ludmila Kurtova »
Randy Masters
Piano (Jazz)
Randy Masters received his BA in Interrelations of Music and Film from UC Santa Cruz. He has done extensive post-graduate studies in Music, Sacred Geometry, Acoustics, and Alternative Healing Methods. Randy has also studied music with Roger Adams and Henry Mancini. Randy has been a professional musician since 1964. He has played with Tito Puente's Latin Jazz All-stars, Cal Tjader, Charlie Byrd, Lou Harrison, Batucaje (Brazil), Tocara (Mexico), Ashwin Batish (India), Hedzoleh Soundz (Ghana, Africa), Samba Ngo (Belgian Congo), O.J. Ekemode (Nigeria), Bob Brozman, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Ruth Brown (Jazz Blues vocalist), Bobby Darin, and Randy Masters Multi-national Band.
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