Private Music Lessons

Jairo was born in the Dominican Republic and started his musical career in Puerto Rico where he graduated from seminary. He later returned to his country to be the national director of Awana Clubs International in the D.R. Of his seven music albums, these are the most popular: Sobre la Roca (On the Rock) and Atado a Ti (Attached to You) (nominated to the Premios Cassandra/Soberano 2007). You can find his music on all the major online platforms. At the studio, Jairo teaches private voice lessons, coordinates field trips, and is the musical director for the musical theater program.

Voice Lessons

• Group Class – $140 (save $10), 5 one-hour sessions
• Group Class – $165 (save $15), 6 one-hour sessions
• Private Lessons – $140, 4 30-minute sessions
• Private Lessons – $180, 4 45-minute sessions
• Private Lessons – $275, 4 one-hour sessions

Karen’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.

Ray’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.