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Diego Valencia Jaramillo was born on July 25th, 1985, in Cali Colombia. He had his first experience with music at the age of 7, when he began studying grammar and soprano recorder. Later, he entered the Antonio Maria Valencia Conservatory to study soprano recorder, and guitar. This led Diego to the Music School Preludio, where he began as a young student and years later became a well-known piano, saxophone, and music grammar teacher. In 2008 Diego graduated from Universidad del Valle and received his bachelor's degree in music. Diego complemented his career with studies on Latin music in piano, harmony, and musical arrangements. He has been part of different Latin music groups and orchestras, mainly in the salsa field, but also jazz and Latin jazz. Diego has 15 years of experience working as a piano, soprano recorder, and grammar teacher, especially with children and teenagers.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Artist Diploma in violin performance from the prestigious Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. She has performed with groups like the Kentucky Symphony, Clermont Symphony, and Richmond Symphony Orchestra, accompanying artists such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. Jessica discovered her grandfather's old violin at age 11, leading her to study with Susan Kitterman and become concert mistress of the Indianapolis New World Youth Orchestra at 14. She later studied with Vladimir Krakovich and attended master classes with Joshua Bell. At the University of Cincinnati, she studied under Dr. Won-Bin Yim and balanced teaching, performing, and studying. Her interest in pedagogy grew through a course taught by Kurt Sassmannshaus, blending techniques from Dorothy Delay and the Suzuki method to develop her unique teaching style. 

Born in 1993 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Michael Lagomarsini Torres grew up in a musical family. He joined his middle school marching band and later moved to San Juan to earn a Bachelor’s in Drums and Percussion Performance from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. Michael plays genres like jazz, fusion, pop, rock, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He has recorded with artists such as Tito “El Bambino” and Víctor Manuel and has performed with stars like Daddy Yankee and Faruko. Currently, he drums for urban salsa artist Christian Alicea and teaches as an adjunct professor at McCook Community College while offering private lessons. He enjoys sharing his passion for music with students of all ages.

Forest began playing guitar at age 10. He is completely self-taught, and has been a lifelong musician. In addition to touring internationally, Forest is also a published author of guitar instruction material with the reputable Hal Leonard. In addition to playing music, Forest is experienced with the workings of a recording studio, and has recorded music for television commercials, and movie soundtracks. Impressively, Forest is also a published composer and a member of the A.S.C.A.P. Forest has played for or opened for hundreds of classic country artists in Nashville, Tennessee, and he is also a former Nashville Union member. Teaching has been a large part of Forest's life for the past 20 years, where he has taught guitar, 5-string banjo, and ukulele. Forest's main language is English.

Javier Parrilla studied music at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico. He has been a professional musician since 1997. Since then, he has had the opportunity to play and develop with veteran musicians from Puerto Rico. Javier was born in Puerto Rico and lived there for almost 35 years, but in 2017 he moved to Florida where he continued his work as a musician and teacher. Some of Javier's musical mentors are amazing musicians from Puerto Rico: Professor Hector Hance, Professor Osvaldo Lopez, and his dear friend Juan "Richi" Morales. Since becoming a professional musician, Javier has dedicated himself to playing in many prestigious churches in Puerto Rico and Florida, and regularly participates in jam sessions. Javier began teaching guitar in 2007. Since then, he has taught at various music academies and also in private lesson settings. Javier's main instrument is the guitar. Javier is bilingual: his first language is Spanish and his second language is English.

Otto is a drum instructor here at GMS with a lot of experience in percussion as a whole. His cultural Cuban background has made him a versatile drummer who can play almost any kind of musical genre. Otto graduated in 2000 from Escuela de Superacion Profesional Y Artística Rafael SomaVilla in Matanzas, Cuba. Otto has an extensive performing background as well as broad history working with others to enhance their musical abilities. Otto is a charismatic soloist and ensemble performer who has mastered various repertoires of music. Otto has performed in many and different kinds of festivals and various venues such as Disney, as well as with several different artists and bands, including but not limited to NFusion, La Calle, Lati2, Rico Monaco, Geesie Torres y La Reina Vive (a Selena tribute band). Otto speaks Spanish and English.

Ashmin [ASH-min] is passionate about helping singers improve their voices to their fullest potential and find their unique sound. Ashmin takes pride in helping singers succeed in all styles and genres of music. You can find her in her happy place coaching clients, helping to capture a perfect blend of technique, performance, and artistry. She is currently certified as a Level I Somatic Voicework™ Instructor and teaches using the principles learned at the LoVetri Institute for Somatic Voicework™. Above all, Ashmin prides herself in her goal to help every student achieve not just their truest, healthiest, and freest voice, but their truest, healthiest, and freest self.

Mariangel began her musical career back in Caracas, Venezuela with Manolo de Freitas. After coming to the U.S. she became a student right here at Garden Music School, where she became so proficient at singing and performing that she got the opportunity to become a teacher! Mariangel teaches her students to open their minds and practice various genres of music! Mariangel has had the opportunity through the years to make her own music and perform live all over the Orlando area. Mariangel's main focus is vocals, with an emphasis on modern and pop genres. She speaks Spanish and English.

Marcus began studying the piano at age four, but truly began playing/performing at only 5 years old with Catholic Nuns. Marcus was exposed to a wide variety of music, listening leisurely to bands such as Van Halen and Metallica, while studying the likes of Bach and Beethoven. Marcus' interests quickly migrated to the guitar and bass, followed closely by drums and percussion. Marcus attended Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, instead of public high school, where his love for music grew rapidly. It was at Lincoln Park Performing Arts School that Marcus was studying music all day with professional teachers such as Todd Goodman and Eric DeFade, and also the peers around him. Marcus began performing and participating in every musical event available. Marcus' primary instrument of focus is piano, followed by percussion. Marcus also plays guitar, bass, ukulele, and even the accordion.