Meet your instructors

At MusikBox, our faculty is more than a list of instructors — it’s a group of passionate, professional musicians who are deeply committed to each student’s growth, confidence, and creativity.

Every teacher on our team brings not just technical expertise, but real-world experience from the stage, the studio, and the classroom. They are active performers, composers, educators, and mentors — chosen not only for their musical achievements, but for their ability to connect with students of all ages and levels.

From toddlers taking their first musical steps to adult learners rekindling a lifelong passion, our instructors know how to meet each student exactly where they are and guide them forward with warmth, skill, and intention. We believe music is for everyone — and the right teacher makes all the difference.

Below, meet our team:

Our Instructors

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  • Shannon’s diverse musical background includes countless performances, and she has been instructing and coaching voice and piano students privately, in workshops, and in ensembles now for nearly 25 years. Highly in demand as a vocal coach and piano instructor, her thriving Westside LA Studio began in 2002 and has since had a broad range of children, teenagers, adults, and professional clientele. She received her Vocal Performance and Pedagogy degree at the University of Texas, and she studied Voice and Piano extensively at the Baylor University School of Music. Shannon is an active full member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and consecutively in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Expertise® named Shannon one of the top 18 Voice Teachers in Los Angeles (of 801 Voice Teachers serving Los Angeles).

Shannon Moses - Owner

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  • Hailing from the quaint town of Morgan Hill in northern California, Brianna's deep-rooted passion for music and performing arts has blossomed since the tender age of 9. Having recently earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theater from USC, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching practice. While Brianna has an obvious love of musical theater, her versatility extends far beyond a single genre. She possesses a genuine appreciation for all styles of music and is knowledgeable and committed towards guiding her students on their unique musical journeys. With her warm, fun, and supportive approach, Brianna creates a nurturing environment that fosters growth and exploration. Brianna comes to us with experience teaching piano and voice at two music schools previously, honing her instructional skills and further cultivating her passion for nurturing talent.

Brianna Pember

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  • A graduate of the Colburn Music Academy and the USC Thornton School of Music, Nicholas Mendez recently earned a master’s degree in piano performance at USC. As a performer of classical music, in addition to teaching jazz and music theory, Nicholas has been featured on shows such as NPR’s From The Top and has won numerous awards and scholarships, including the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award, Music Center Spotlight Award, Richard D. Colburn Award, and the Aspen Music Festival Greenberg Fellowship. Nicholas has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Wallis Annenberg Center. He has also played alongside orchestras such as the Santa Monica Symphony, Aspen Philharmonic, Mount St. Mary’s Orchestra, and the Colburn Conservatory Orchestra. As a teacher, Nicholas is passionate about sharing his knowledge and artistry with his students and strives to help them reach their highest musical and artistic potential.

Nick Mendez Del Valle

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  • An avid coffee drinker and penguin lover, Brittany earned her Master of Music in contemporary teaching practice at USC. Prior to that, she graduated magna cum laude at Chapman University with a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance with a minor in integrated educational studies. Her true passion lies in music education and giving the joy of music to the generation of tomorrow. She is a committed teacher who has been teaching piano and music theory to people of all ages since 2013. As she always says, “whether it be in the music they are playing or the music they are listening to, my goal is to instill in my students a passion and appreciation for music that will last a lifetime.”

Brittany Buendia-Moralez

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  • Carter is a pianist, percussionist, composer, and teacher with a deep love for all genres of music, films, and video games. He brings a wealth of musical experience, having earned his degree from the USC Thornton School of Music in 2022. Outside of music, Carter is an avid drummer and enjoys various interests, including cooking, chess, and spending time with his two house cats, Churro and Lentil.

Carter Boyle

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  • Tori Leppert brought her passion for music education from Chicago to LA to help pave the path for young artists. She is a graduate from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors in Music Education, and she has since taught hundreds of students over the past 10 years through both private instruction (voice, piano, and songwriting) as well as through the school classroom environment. Tori loves working privately with all ages, levels, and styles… creating custom curriculum and lesson plans that serve the outcomes of her students. An artist herself, she specializes in folk/country, rock, and pop and is classically trained on piano, voice, and violin. Tori’s dream is to guide students in finding their own creative voice on their musical journey.

Tori Leppert

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  • Brianna Braggs is a vocalist, pianist, and songwriter whose passion for music and the performing arts began at a young age and has grown into a vibrant and creative calling. A magna cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, Brianna brings both artistry and real-world teaching experience into the classroom.

    Brianna has taught students of all ages in voice and piano, helping them build confidence, develop strong musical foundations, and grow as expressive performers. She meets students where they are and helps guide them toward their goals. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and highly relational, creating a space where students feel inspired to explore, develop, and grow.

    Bri is passionate about helping students not only become better musicians, but more confident and creative individuals.

Bri Braggs

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