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Private Music Lessons

Karen Schnurr: Voice Lessons

Karen Schnurr teaches private voice lessons at World Upside Down Arts StudioKaren’s Teaching Style

Drawing on her background as a pro stage and studio singer and voice teacher, Karen guides determined singers through personalized vocal workouts, equipping them with the technique and skills they need to nail their performance and pursue their goals! Lessons will help the student grow vocally and in confidence by understanding their instrument and learning a solid technique that works for all styles.

Karen creates an encouraging and positive environment for her singers to help them gain the confidence and knowledge they need to pursue their musical goals! Students will be asked to bring in the rep of their choice while Karen can also help her singers discover songs that will help solidify their technique. In addition to ongoing voice lessons, Karen can also help with audition prep, role development, college entrance prep, and more.

Booking Vocal Lessons

Voice lesson coach Karen Schnurr comes to World Upside Down Arts Studio on Thursdays to offer private or group classes from 2:30pm – 7:00pm. Please contact Karen directly for all of your questions regarding classes, pricing, and scheduling.

Get 15% off the first month of voice lessons with Karen Schnurr! Coupon code: WUD

Ray Schnurr: Piano Lessons

Ray Schnurr private lesson teacher at World Upside Down Arts StudioRay’s Experience and Teaching Style

Ray Schnurr earned his music theory and composition degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University and his Master’s Certificate in Film Scoring from UCLA, after which he spent over 25 years working as a professional composer, arranger, and orchestrator/conductor in Los Angeles, California. He has worked for several film studios and production companies including Disney, Sony, and Warner Bros where he was a part of many studio film projects including Matrix Trilogy, Home for the Holidays, Amazing Race, and more. He has written many orchestral arrangements, which have been performed by professional orchestras across the United States, including the LA Phil, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and the Florida Symphony Orchestra. You may find his original music on your favorite music app (SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more).

Ray has been teaching piano, composition, and conducting for over 25 years. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and musical levels. Ray encourages his students to enjoy learning music by first working with them to play or compose the type of music they love. He then encourages them to explore new musical adventures, which strengthens their unique musical gifts and skills. Ray believes learning should be fun and challenging! Come join the fun!

Booking Lessons

Ray Schnurr comes to World Upside Down Arts Studio on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. He teaches piano lessons, theory, composition, and music production at the same rates. Please contact Ray directly for all of your questions regarding classes, pricing, and scheduling.

Private Lesson Instructors

Private music lessons are held weekly for $60/hour or $30/half hour for instructors Milca Puello and Caleb Woo. A minimum purchase of one month is required. We do not offer scholarships or free trials for our private lessons, but you can arrange to tour the studio and have a phone call with the instructor. Register to get more information,  request a specific teacher, and schedule a class. Pricing for Karen Schnurr and Ray Schnurr is different. Contact them directly for pricing, payment, and booking.

Milca Puello

Voice Lessons

Milca is an amazing vocalist and plays saxophone and has recorded vocals for several indie artists. She is a social media influencer and leads worship at NewSpring church. She has a BS in Special Education from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Enrique Ureña and is excited about offering classes and services to students with special needs. She teaches music classes and private voice lessons at the studio.

Private lessons: voice

Caleb Woo

Voice and Piano Lessons

Through acting, music production, or design, Caleb tells dynamic, life-changing stories. He loves empowering students to experience God's design for community through art so they can tell world-changing stories of their own. He has a BS in Health Science from Bob Jones University and is woking on his MPH in Global Health from Liberty University. Caleb teaches private music lessons in voice and piano and group classes in music and theater at our studio.

Private lessons: voice, piano, and harp