Meet the Cardon Team

Expertise and Support

Cardon Teachers are experienced performers who will educate, motivate and keep you accountable, whatever your personal goals may be. We tailor instruction to your specific background, needs, and musical preferences to ensure a fulfilling musical experience.

Kate Cardon

Kate Cardon

VOICE

A versatile singer and communicator, Kate Cardon has spent over a decade honing her teaching style and studying all styles of vocal music, from classical and Broadway to jazz, pop/rock and r&b.

Darnell Roulhac

Darnell Roulhac

VOICE

A frequent performer and constantly evolving learner, Darnell values dramatic interpretation and performance skills and helps students to not only unlock their voice, but also grab hold of their potential as performing artists...

Kathy Chen

Kathy Chen

PIANO

Kathy Chen is dedicated to sharing her passion for music through teaching and performing. Her studies have taken her from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, to...

Allen Thompson

Allen Thompson

VOICE & PIANO

A well-rounded teacher, Allen Thompson works with all styles of singing from a place of calm, careful logic. Allen is equally skilled coaxing nervous beginners out of their shell as he is helping polished professionals...

Francisco Quintero

Francisco Quintero

GUITAR & BASS

A graduate of both Berklee College of Music and Northern Illinois University, Francisco is an active performer in the thriving jazz scene of Washington, D.C...

Randy Martono-Chai

Randy Martono-Chai

PIANO

Randy MC is a multitalented Pianist-Singer, Music Director, Arranger, and Teacher. Randy earned his Dual-Bachelor of Music Degrees in Performance and Jazz Studies...

All Ages. All Styles. All Abilities.

We work with musicians and singers of all ages, backgrounds, level of ability and customize our instruction for each and every student based on their goals and preferences. Cardon Teachers provide a reliable foundation of skills and artistic coaching as appropriate to your preferred genre of music.

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