Jhon Alvarado, guitar virtuoso, re-energizes the classical guitar repertoire with captivating contemporary performances of world renowned 20th and 21st century composers. Jhon Alvarado’s performances are always unique and exciting, with the inclusion of music by Toru Takemitsu, George Gianopolous, Dusan Bogdanovich, and many other world-class contemporary composers.  In March of 2018, Jhon Alvarado was awarded the prestigious Presidents Honor Recital Award from the University of Redlands, for displaying high levels of musicianship and performance on the concert stage. 

Along with his performance career, Jhon Alvarado is a devout music educator. Inspired by his studies at the New England Conservatory, Jhon believes that “Music in education plays an essential role in the early stages of a child’s development by fostering a growth mindset that rewards and praises students based on effort put forth rather than test score or innate ‘talent.’”

Lauren Jorgensen is a classically trained soprano who is currently planning her move to be based in Germany. Lauren has a deep passion for performing opera and mostly dedicates herself to coloratura and soubrette roles. She has performed the roles of "Olympia" from Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann, " Belinda" from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, and "Zweite Dame," "Erster/Zweiter Knabe" in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte.  She is currently covering the role of "Susanna" in a concert version of Le Nozze di Figaro and in the meantime is preparing for auditions at German conservatories. Lauren attended the University of Redlands, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance and German.

Lauren also has a very strong passion for teaching, and has guided numerous students through successful recitals and auditions.  She believes in a fun, encouraging environment while maintaining a high standard for technique.