About
Daniel Newheiser
Music Director
Daniel Newheiser is an experienced instructor specializing in piano, guitar, voice, and music theory. He has taught for music schools, colleges, and camps, in addition to his own school. He has over fifteen years of teaching experience. He is a graduate of the USC Thornton School of Music. Daniel's professional music experience includes classical, jazz, Irish, and rock in addition to many other styles. Daniel has been performing as a professional musician since he was 13. His performing experience includes: solo performances, bands, operas, and lead roles at the Welk Theatre, Legoland and SeaWorld. He has also been a soloist for various churches for years. Currently, Daniel is a lead vocalist and jazz guitarist performing hundreds of shows a year throughout Southern California, with his band and solo. Daniel is also a recording artist and songwriter. Daniel's show "I'm Old Fashioned" was featured at Wildwood Cantina's Dinner Theatre and at the Broadway Theatre for their 2022 season. In addition to music Daniel enjoys spending time with his two daughters and wife.
Mr. Daniel instructs students at beginning to advanced levels, ages 6 to adult. He also coaches professional musicians on technique and performance. Mr. Daniel's lessons are tailored to the student's goals and learning style while focusing on proper technique and performance.
Linda Newheiser
Dance Director
Linda Newheiser has been teaching dance for over 15 years. She teaches ballet, tap, and jazz as well as Early Childhood Music and Movement. Linda began dancing at age 3 in California and has continued dancing since then. She has had the opportunity to train in NYC with top instructors while running her own dance school on the East Coast. Linda has a Bachelor of Arts degree from SDSU and has extensive training in teaching dance to all ages and music and movement for early childhood. She has started parent and child dance programs for multiple schools, taught for private studios, dance camps, the YMCA, and coached dance teams. Linda has been a choreographer and director for productions of The Nutcracker and many other productions. She has also choreographed for weddings. Linda is a member of the National Dance Education Organization. In addition to teaching, Linda is also the manager of Daniel Newheiser Music, which presents and produces original music and live performance.
Miss Linda teaches Early Childhood Music and Movement, ballet, tap, and jazz. Her goal is to help her students gain confidence and self expression through music and dance.