Jean DeMart

I have extensive experience in both teaching and performance, having served as an adjunct professor, guest lecturer, and solo artist/chamber musician at numerous colleges, universities, and music festivals across the United States and internationally. My teaching encompasses all historical periods and musical genres, with a particular focus on contemporary music. I have collaborated with many composers, conductors, and other musicians, and have premiered dozens of new pieces. While performance has long been central to my career, I am dedicated to the discipline of teaching.

Throughout my career, I have instructed students ranging from young children to college-aged individuals, as well as adult learners. My teaching began in the Maryland/D.C. area, continued in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts, and currently, I reside and teach in California. In addition to managing my own studio, I have taught for over ten years at Little School of Music (LSM) in Santa Clarita, California, one of the founding institutions of the RCM Certificate Program. I encourage student participation in this program and emphasize its structured approach and skill development opportunities. Many of my students have achieved top exam scores, earning invitations to Celebration of Excellence Recitals in California. Notably, two of my LSM students were selected for the National Celebration of Excellence Recital and performed at Carnegie Hall in January 2025.