Laura Sekarputri, MT-BC

DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR

Laura Sekarputri is a board-certified Music Therapist, educator and multi-instrumentalist (piano, guitar, bass & percussion). She graduated summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology. Born in Jakarta, she started playing piano at age 4 and is an experienced teacher whose students actively participate in performances. She is frequently invited to piano events and have led multiple workshops, such as Steinway & Sons (Indonesia Piano Teachers Club).

In 2020, Laura was behind the hit cover project "Over the Rainbow x Laskar Pelangi", which has been featured in prominent news and media. Additionally, Laura utilizes her music therapy skills in music education at Park Street School and geriatrics care at Goddard House Assisted Living, impacting elderly suffering from dementia. Aside from music, Laura enjoys basketball, hiking and cheering for her home-team Celtics!

  • Justin HyunHo Bae

    PIANO INSTRUCTOR

    Justin Hyunho was born in 1992 in Daegu, South Korea. He received his Bachelor of Music in 2018 from Kookmin University (South Korea), with Kyung-Seon Pi. He completed his Master degree at Boston University with Boaz Sharon in 2024 and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Music degree at Boston University under professor Boaz Sharon. Justin has performed with the New Philharmonia Hamburg, Philharmonisches Kammerorchester Berlin (2010) and in many prestigious venues such as Jordan Hall. He also won 1st prize in 2023 Arizona international music competition, 1st prize in SIMC Korea China International Music competition, and 3rd Prize in the 2024 France Music Competition VI.

  • Niko Nelson

    PIANO INSTRUCTOR

    Niko is a Canadian pianist and composer with a Master of Jazz Performance degree from North Florida University. Beginning his musical journey at the age of nine, Niko quickly developed a passion for the piano and started teaching at seventeen. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Music at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music. As an educator, Niko is dedicated to fostering a love of music in his students, encouraging exploration across a variety of genres including classical, jazz, pop, and more. His commitment to both performance and teaching reflects his deep passion for the arts and his desire to inspire future musicians.