Tala Badri is the Founder of the Centre for Musical Arts (CMA) and a musician, educator and cultural leader who has spent more than two decades helping to develop music education in the UAE. Tala founded CMA in 2006 with a vision to make high-quality…  Read more

Born in Scotland, Brian has been working at Centre for Musical Arts since 2008. He started playing the clarinet at the age of 11 at school. Through his experiences at school he was given the opportunity to perform with various ensembles throughout the…  Read more

Born in India, Sheba first came to Dubai in 2003. She has a degree in Economics, Sociology & Political Science and a PG Diploma in Entrepreneurship. An Operations & General management professional with over 30 years of experience heading Administration…  Read more

Sara was born in the UK and at the age of 10 auditioned for Elmhurst Ballet School in Camberley, Surrey to study Classical Ballet. She trained there for 6 intensive years, but unfortunately she had to give up dance, due to injury. After gaining qualifications…  Read more

Tim was born in the North West of England (UK). He has held various managerial roles in both the UK and Dubai. He has worked in the Security Industry as an area manager and eventually went on to set up his own security company. He has supplied security…  Read more

Ozren joined CMA in 2012. In his early role, he was responsible for managing all aspects of exam registrations for ABRSM, Trinity, and Rockschool, ensuring smooth communication between students, parents, and examination boards. In addition to his administrative…  Read more

Born in the UK, Karen has been part of the Dubai community since 2008. With a background working in administration, project management and customer engagement, Karen joined the CMA in 2025 as Education and Community Engagement Coordinator to support…  Read more

Born in France to a family of musicians, Amy was immersed in the world of orchestras from an early age. She began her professional music career in 2005 as a timpanist, later becoming head of the percussion section and then drummer for the Lyon Symphony…  Read more

With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Mark Gibson has established himself as a leading figure in brass performance, music education, and orchestral direction—both in the Middle East and internationally. Based in Abu Dhabi, Mark brings…  Read more

Born in the Philippines, Joanna holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. She has more than 18 years of experience most of which was from a retail and leasing background in the Philippines.  In her spare time she likes singing, reading…  Read more

Originally from Hong Kong, Carmen studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London under the guidance of James Baillieu and Michael Dussek. She earned a Master of Arts in Chamber Music, a Licentiate in Teaching (LRAM) under Paul Harris, and a Professional…  Read more

  Sebastian Spulber is a Romanian pianist and music educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in Romania and the United Arab Emirates. He is currently a Piano Specialist at Centre for Musical Arts, Dubai, where he teaches children, teenagers,…  Read more

Dinara, a native of Kyrgyzstan, is a pianist and a piano pedagogue. She has degrees both from the Faculty of Philology of Kyrgyz Osh National University as well as the Faculty of Music, majoring in piano, from the National Conservatory of Music, Bishkek,…  Read more

Tatiana is a dedicated piano teacher with over 12 years of experience in Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Dubai (since 2021). Her passion for music education extends to working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a personalised approach to…  Read more

Paul Germain Gaston is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas - Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Music degree, major in Piano under Prof. Mary Anne Espina. He is also a member of the Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines Foundation,…  Read more

Maya Katabi is a Syrian pianist and music theory instructor with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory from the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus. With over eight years of experience, she specializes in piano performance, harmony, counterpoint,…  Read more

With over 20 years of international experience across Europe, North America and the UAE, Jana Antic is a dedicated piano educator who is passionate about developing musical talent and inspiring a lifelong love of music. She holds a master’s degree…  Read more

Galina Atanassova is a Bulgarian-born musician and piano teacher. Her journey into the world of music began at the age of six when she started taking lessons in accordion, piano and music theory. At the age of thirteen, she gave her first piano recital…  Read more

Jeanra graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, Conservatory of Music Philippines with the Degree of Bachelor of Music - Music Education, Major in Singing, Minor in Piano. She was a member and soloist of the University of Santo Tomas Singers, the…  Read more

Nineesha is a dedicated and accomplished music educator holding a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from The Bangalore Conservatory. Her core specialization lies in vocal instruction, complemented by a strong foundation in music theory. Demonstrating…  Read more

Zhanyl was born and raised in the Kyrgyz Republic. She started her music journey at the National Music Boarding School at the age of 7 and in 2019 she graduated from the National Conservatory as a Violin Teacher and Orchestra Performer.  During…  Read more

Ghada Ben Mna is a passionate music educator with a strong background in classical violin, piano, and vocal training. She holds a Master’s degree in Music and Musicology from the Higher Institute of Music in Sousse, Tunisia, and has extensive experience…  Read more

Kimberley is an instrumentalist from London, UK, specialising in the violin and piano. Her musical journey started at the age of 6, when she started taking instrumental lessons.  At 9 years old, Kimberley signed up for a beginner string orchestra,…  Read more

Originally from Germany, Rhonnie's musical journey began at the age of five with the violin, establishing a strong foundation as an active Suzuki method student. Her passion for music led her to the Philippines, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree…  Read more

Valeriy Mirchev is an accomplished music educator, academic leader, and professional musician with extensive experience shaping young musical minds. With a rich teaching background spanning both Bulgaria and the UAE, he has spent many years in Abu Dhabi…  Read more

Amelia’s passion for music started when she was 8 years old. At the age of 10, she won the young musician award in the south west of England. She played the flute for the Devon Youth Orchestra and frequently performed at the Dartington Summer School…  Read more

Nikolai graduated from the Institute of Culture and Arts in the Ukraine majoring in "Music Arts" also gaining a qualification of Ensemble Artist, Teacher. Although classical guitar is his primary instrument,  Nikolai also plays and is…  Read more

Alex is a vastly experienced musician and teacher. Since making music his career after leaving college in 2009, he’s performed in various acts throughout the UK and internationally. Along this journey he has always strived to pass on his passion…  Read more

Cesar is a seasoned music instructor with more than a decade of experience teaching guitar and drums. His musical journey has taken him beyond the borders of the Philippines, performing in countries like Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore. Passionate about…  Read more

Having lived in Dubai since 2012, Roland is a well known Drum and Guitar teacher. A specialist in the ‘Rockschool’ programme, Roland has a wealth of experience in inspiring excellence in young musicians. He was the music Director at the Benedict…  Read more

John Gabriel Centeno is a dedicated musician and graduate of the AMTB Level 4 Performance Diploma from The Music Teacher's Board. Specialising in drums as his primary instrument, he infuses every performance with energy and precision. In addition to…  Read more

Jeiselle was born in Manila, Philippines. After completing her studies, she worked as Customer Service Representative for UPS (United Parcel Service)  Jeiselle got her first job here in Dubai as an Office Administrator at Omniyat - Real Estate Developer.…  Read more

Prior to joining CMA, Sam was part of the administration team at Dubai College. For four years, she was the ABRSM representative in Dubai and responsible for organising ABRSM music exams for some 3200 candidates annually. Sam is a passionate advocate…  Read more

Daylene Celada is an experienced early childhood educator with a background in science and customer service. She was born and raised in the Philippines and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She started her career working in a pharmaceutical laboratory,…  Read more

Born in the Philippines, Jensen moved to Dubai after high school to pursue his degree in Computer Science. Though he grew up naturally introverted and hesitant in social settings, he stepped into the front desk role at the Centre for Musical Arts to…  Read more

Meg Gutierrez was born in Manila, Philippines, and grew up in a family where music played an important role. With a natural passion for the arts, Meg  enjoys singing and occasionally playing the drums. Before joining CMA, Meg  worked with a…  Read more

Born in Kerala, India, Sukumar originally came to Dubai in 1998 to work at Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre. He has a Degree in Art and Commerce.  He is a long-standing member of the CMA team, serving as Operations Team Assistant & PRO.…  Read more