Kenyan-born bass guitarist Nehemiah Muhiri is the creator and band leader of The Jabalis, Co-Founder of MBM-IAH Records, and founder of Care for the Creative Arts, an organization that provides free mental health care to the creative arts community. Combining influences of Blues Rock, Jazz, and African styles of music, he has created a new sound in the blues scene. Apart from directing and arranging music, he also produces and performs for different artists in a variety of genres. Some of his performances include the Berklee Sting Singer Showcase, Berklee Madonna Singer Showcase, and playing with Legendary artists such as Victor Wooten and Omar Hakim. Being certified by the University Of South Africa, Nehemiah teaches music at all Levels both beginners and advanced musicians. Specializations include Music History and Theory, Bass Guitar, Piano, and Composition.

"My prime objective in all i do, is to make sure everyone is positively impacted by the music I bring out with my team, whether its a piece i wrote or performed. After any interaction, both me and the musicians around me or the audience should leave a better person. I am a Christian and its my belief that all who listen to anything me and my team have worked on will have their burdens lightened". 

Sarah Poythress (she/her) is a musician and teacher from Dallas, Texas, and a 1st year MM vocal pedagogy student at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. She graduated summa cum laude from Elon University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and minor in piano pedagogy. As a mezzo-soprano, Sarah has enjoyed operatic roles such as Carmen in Bizet’s Carmen, and Dinah in Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti. She also has a strong background in choral singing and has been a featured soloist in Handel’s Messiah, Ramírez’s Navidad Nuestra, and Vivaldi’s Magnificat. Along with performing, Sarah is a passionate voice and piano teacher, and has had the privilege of teaching students across all ages, styles, abilities, and experience levels. She believes in an individualized approach to teaching that suits the unique needs of every student. Sarah strives to provide a nurturing and safe learning environment so that every student can succeed.

Aaron Gratzmiller is a saxophonist and pianist based in Boston, MA. His energetic playing and stylistic versatility has helped him become one of the most active performers in New England, sharing the stage with notable artists in a variety of musical settings. Aaron has 7 years of experience teaching private lessons, and is active in the artistic community through organizations such as the New England Jazz Enrichment Foundation, for which he serves as the Director of Arts and Education. He majored in music at both Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, graduating from Berklee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance.

Teaching Philosophy: "There are many reasons for studying music; some people seek lessons with specific musical goals in mind, while others are simply looking for a fun and engaging way to spend their free time. I try to address each student’s needs by showing them how to make small improvements each week. On both the piano and the saxophone, this usually involves working on the fundamentals- tone, time, technique, and reading. I also enjoy working with students to select (or even write) real music that relates to their lessons, then helping them through the process of preparing for a performance. Beyond that, it’s all about having fun and trying something new."