Five teachers, one studio each

Domenic opened Fermata so that people in the Gorge could study classical music seriously and without hurry. He teaches cello, from a first open string to chamber music, and he directs the school's string ensemble. He has taught for twenty-four years, and he plays in a regional chamber orchestra and in a string quartet. He teaches on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Sakina teaches art song, choral singing and beginning piano. She has taught for twenty-six years and sings a recital of her own each season. She accompanies the school's recitals, and she plays the piano part of a student's first songs so that they hear the whole piece. She teaches on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Kevork teaches violin and viola to students from age six and to adults who always wanted to. He has taught for nineteen years and plays second violin in a string quartet that performs around the Gorge. He teaches from the first bow hold, slowly, and he writes out the week's practice for every student. He teaches Monday to Thursday.

Rukhsar teaches piano to students at every level and leads the school's theory and ear-training class. She has taught for twenty-two years, performs with a piano trio, and plays four-hand pieces with her students at recitals. She teaches on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.