Our Faculty
Bohan Sung
Born and raised in Germany, Mr. Bohan received his earliest music education with Marina Dethlefsen and then continued his studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater, Germany with Prof. Berndt Goetzke.
He immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 and continued his studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY under the mentorship of Prof. Natalya Antonva. He has taken various master classes by world-renowned pianists such as Menahem Pressler, Natalia Trull and Andreas Groethuysen.
Sung started teaching and sharing his passion for music at a very young age and his students have performed at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, and the Golden Hall in Vienna, just to name a few. His students are prize winners of the American Fine Arts Festival, Southwestern Youth Music Festivals, and have been interviewed by the NewsAgencyAmerica.
Dr. Peiyao Yu
Dr. Peiyao Yu is an award-winning pianist and organist based in Los Angeles. She made her acclaimed solo debut with orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 at Santa Cecilia Hall in Perugia, Italy, and has been featured by the American Guild of Organists. She has won First Prizes at international competitions and received awards for Best Schumann and Best Prokofiev Performance.
She holds a DMA in Piano Performance from the University of Kansas, where her research explored multidisciplinary and improvisatory electronic music. She also earned Master’s degrees in Church Music (Organ) and Piano Performance & Chamber Music from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Yu is the Organist at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and actively contributes to the Los Angeles music community, serving on the Organ Committee at Claremont United Church of Christ, accompanying high school music programs, and working as the pianist for the Rose Singers. She is also the Creative Advisor for the Asian Classical Music Initiative.
Dr. Alireza Seyedi Tousi
Dr. Alireza Seyedi Tousi is an accomplished musician, educator, and conductor with over 15 years of successful experience in performance and music instruction. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Redlands, Yale University, and Florida State University, specializing in voice, viola, and conducting. Dr. Tousi’s teaching philosophy blends rigorous technical training with artistic expression, emphasizing student growth, interdisciplinary understanding, and individualized mentorship. His teaching spans voice, violin, viola, piano, ear training, solfège, and conducting.
He has held leadership roles including Music Director and Conductor at San Jacinto Valley Academy, and has taught vocal private lessons to undergraduates at Yale, Florida State, and solfège classes at University of Redlands. His students have gone on to achieve notable artistic and academic success.
As a performer, he has collaborated with professional and semi-professional orchestras and has worked closely with renowned conductors, opera directors, and pedagogues from both the U.S. and Europe.
Through a deep commitment to music education, Dr. Tousi strives to guide the next generation of musicians toward artistic excellence, intellectual depth, and meaningful contribution to the cultural landscape.
Reuben Rodriguez
Mr. Reuben is a versatile musician and educator with a degree in Music from UC Berkeley. Specializing in voice, he has performed in operas, musical theatre, and choral tours across New York and Portugal. In addition to voice, he is an experienced guitarist, having performed at country clubs and events throughout Southern California, covering genres from rock and pop to jazz.
As a vocalist and pianist, Mr. Reuben has experience accompanying singers and playing in bands. Passionate about musical creativity, he encourages students to develop their own unique voice, no matter the instrument or genre, helping them express themselves through music.
Carolyn Lee
Music has always been my life. I graduated from California State University of Los Angeles with a bachelor's of music in violin performance, and obtained a master's degree in music education from the University of Redlands.
For decades, I have played the violin with the Claremont Symphony. I previously performed with the American Youth Symphony when Mehli Mehta was the conductor.
I currently play the violin, the piano, and the organ at church. I just started monthly appearances at a senior assisted living facility. I am part of a string quartet called Allegra, and we have recently performed for a wedding, a funeral, and another event.
For over thirty years, I have taught piano and violin to private students. I have also taught general music for grade school children. I look forward to teaching music for many years to come.
I was born and raised in Singapore. My husband and I have been married for over twenty-five years, and we have three adult children.
Alyssa Clayton is a soprano with years of professional experience in live performances, utilizing music composition and interpretation to provide a unique style. She grew up in Seattle, Washington, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Vocal Performance (Opera) at Claremont Graduate University, with a minor in Piano. Alyssa also holds a Master of Music degree from the City University of New York (CUNY), where she received extensive training in vocal performance. In addition to her vocal expertise, Alyssa has four years of experience teaching piano, helping students of various ages and skill levels develop their musical abilities.
Throughout her career, Alyssa has performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Fox Theater and has worked with renowned choirs like the Gracias Choir. She is proficient in singing in multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, and English, and is also fluent in Korean. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes a well-rounded music education, incorporating strong music theory, technical application, and a deep emotional connection to music. Alyssa believes in fostering students' passion for music while providing them with the necessary tools to grow as musicians.
Alyssa's leadership experience includes teaching and conducting choirs in five different countries, and she has performed in several significant productions, including the Christmas Cantata with the Gracias Choir. She has a passion for traveling and has volunteered in multiple countries, teaching music and English to children from diverse cultural backgrounds. Alyssa is committed to helping others discover their love for music and is always looking forward to sharing her knowledge and experience