Ukulele

Ariela Dea is a local jazz vocalist who has been playing music since the age of 3. Starting on piano, she moved on to more instruments such as trumpet, French horn, and ukulele. From a young age, Ariela was always involved in choirs and was classically trained vocally until college. Graduating from San Francisco State University with a degree in music, Ariela also played in the SFSU Jazz Band, singing and playing trumpet. She was section leader of the French horn section in the SFSU Wind Ensemble and was involved in many other music ensembles. Ariela enjoys arranging music and put together a 2 hour senior recital with multiple peers and showcased her vocals, ukulele, trumpet, and French horn. She continues her passion for music playing with combos and bands and is a part time music teacher for SFUSD.

Daniel is a guitarist who grew up playing rock but was quickly attracted to the teaching styles of classical guitar through various teachers he had throughout middle and high school; so much so, that he became a classical performance major in undergrad at the University of Redlands in Southern California studying under Stuart Green. Alas, he was swept up to the bay area and has been playing with bands and continuing his education at SFSU in composition and guitar performance with expanded repertoire in blues, funk and jazz. Over the course of his career as a student (which he still is and always will be!) he has taken buffet style from those who taught him, all the methods and mottos with which he’s resonated and has in turn incorporated into the player he is today.

Brazilian-American Isabella Da Silva has been singing since she was three years old; the age in which she sang her first solo at Message of Peace Church. Growing up, she wrote her first song at the age of seven years old and has been a songwriter ever since. Isabella is also a self-taught ukulele, guitar and piano player in addition to being a vocalist. Some of her greatest musical theater achievements include playing Vanessa in In the Heights, Adella in The Little Mermaid, and Papa Ge in Once On This Island in her high school productions. Isabella still sings at her local church’s choir, leads a kids choir, and recently was hired as Assistant Musical Director where she teaches harmonies and vocal techniques in addition to other things. She has also performed alongside the Vibo Simfani group at Music in the Parks where she. Apart from her vocal experience, Isabella has also been playing violin for seven years. Starting in the beginning of middle school, she continued and was named concertmaster at her high school. She has led the chamber strings group in many performances including school concerts, CMEA Festival, senior center performances, and Music in the Parks where they performed in Disneyland's California Adventure to name a few. She was hired as the youngest teacher at ViBO the summer of 2019 for Camp Allegro and has loved working there ever since.

Lily Ramus is a musician and music teacher who has been passionate about music since learning to play the guitar and joining her first band in middle school. A decade later, she is a recent UC Berkeley graduate with a degree in music and enjoys teaching, performing with her band, and seeing live music whenever possible. Lily has experience playing and teaching a wide variety of genres and styles including, pop/rock, jazz, blues, metal, funk, country, and fingerstyle. Over the years she has played in many different bands and ensembles and in her current project she performs regularly at venues across California including, The UC Theatre, The Guild Theatre, The Pauley Ballroom, Neck of the Woods, and 924 Gilman. In addition to teaching and performance, Lily is very involved in the local DIY music scene and for the past two years, she has organized several concerts and statewide tours highlighting queer and female-fronted bands and artists. From preparing for a music theory exam to starting a punk band, Lily believes that learning music should be fun and self-fulfilling, and is committed to helping students reach their diverse personal goals.

Mikael Falcao studied piano and guitar at the University of São Paulo, where he also became a lecturer.  He believes the piano opens a rich world of music and loves making learning fun for his students. Mikael has played with the University of São Paulo’s choir, orchestra, and various chamber music groups, gaining lots of experience along the way. He’s dedicated to sharing his love for music and inspiring others to enjoy their own musical journeys.

Nick Hein has been performing and teaching music since 2001, bringing his passion for creativity and self-expression to students of all levels. His musical journey has taken him around the globe, including tours across the United States, Europe, and Central America, where he’s shared the stage with talented musicians and gained a wealth of experience to inspire his teaching.

Nick specializes in ukulele, electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar, songwriting, and music production. He also excels at leading bands, transcribing music with ease, and teaching students how to read and write sheet music. For aspiring producers, he offers guidance on using popular programs like Ableton, Logic, and GarageBand to bring their creative ideas to life.

Nick’s teaching style is grounded in creativity, passion, and helping each student find their unique voice and taste in music. Whether you're a beginner exploring your first chords or an advanced player refining your craft, Nick’s supportive and personalized approach will help you achieve your musical goals.

Tim Bryant is an all around Pop/Rock musician who specializes in the education and practical application of guitar skills. Tim likes to take an individual approach with each student, tailor making a curriculum for that specific student. Tim lessons consist of learning how to read and understand music while also using the students musical tastes, interests, and goals to make the lesson more productive and enjoyable.

Tim started as a saxophone player at the age of ten playing in the school band until high school when he decided to make the switch to guitar. He began receiving private instruction from New York studio musician and luthier Joseph Gambitta. During high school Tim worked at the local music store where he was receiving lessons. After his senior year Tim made the jump from student to teacher. He worked and taught throughout college where he studied Audio Engineering. After graduating Tim split most of his time between teaching, playing live shows, and interning at various studios around the Cleveland area.

Moving to California in 2012, Tim continues to work as a full time instructor and studio/live musician around the Bay Area. Now at ViBO Music, Tim is excited to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of musicians.