At Vivace Music Academy, it is our mission to equip students with the skills and guidance necessary to make prudent and thoughtful decisions that will enable them to succeed in any and all of their future endeavors.
Our dedicated and professional staff, state of the art facilities, and innovative programs will help, inspire and mentor all students to stay motivated and engaged, regardless of whether music is their primary focus, or merely a hobby.
Our Centralized location in West Palm Beach is walking distance to City Place, about 5 mins from many Elementary, Middle and High-School of Arts, Vivace Music Academy provides flexible hours to accommodate today’s busy families.
Joins us and together we can experience a life-time passion for music one note at a time.
Vivace Music Academy offers private music lessons in violin, viola, piano, guitar, cello, voice and more, group lessons in keyboard lab, chamber music, string orchestra, conducting, music theory, solfege, lessons for ages and levels all in ONE location!
Antonio Rincón was born into the heart of a musical family consisting of several generations of classically trained musicians and professional violinists.
He began his formal training under the tutelage of his father Augusto Rincón at Santo Domingo’s National Conservatory of Music, where he later continued his studies with violinist Jolanda Janckar.
Mr. Rincón was chosen to study under full scholarship at the New World School of the Arts with former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Rafael Druian, as well as Sigrun Edvaldsdottir, Cathy Meng Robinson, and legendary violinist Ida Haendel.
Mr. Rincón holds undergraduate and graduate performance degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where he studied with renowned violinist Victor Danchenko, pupil of the virtuoso David Oistrakh.
From decorated soloists to celebrated orchestral performers, our faculty members are dedicated to helping you achieve your personal musical goals. With our highly trained and performance-oriented staff, we are confident that we will exceed your music education needs. Our instructors boast instrument-specific university degrees from prestigious institutions including the Peabody Conservatory, Miami University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Lynn University and Florida Atlantic University. Here at Vivace Music Academy, our staff is dedicated not only to teaching and performing, but also to spreading our philosophy of personal growth and community development.
Vera Gerasimenko
Piano Instructor
With nearly 25 years of experience and a Master’s in Piano Performance from the Kyiv State Conservatory, I bring a blend of deep European tradition and a warm, student-centered approach to the keys. Since moving to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1993, I’ve dedicated my career to making high-level music education both accessible and deeply personal.
My teaching philosophy is simple: I teach the student, not just the subject. I don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” methods. Instead, I adjust my curriculum for every individual, focusing on their unique strengths to help them truly connect with the instrument.
For much of my career, I was a fixture in the Atlanta music community, where I ran a private studio in Alpharetta and for some years served as a faculty member for Georgia State University’s “Neighborhood Music Schools” outreach program.
After moving to Florida in 2019, I have been with The Vivace Music Academy ever since. Whether I’m working with a young beginner or an adult returning to the piano, my goal is to foster a lifelong love for music through a supportive, tailored experience.
Kylla Thompson
Cello Instructor
Kylla is a Florida native, freelance cellist, and passionate educator based in West Palm Beach. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a Master’s in Music Performance from Penn State University, where she was awarded a Graduate Assistantship. A versatile artist, her career spans from Baroque early music to modern pop spectacles—including a recent performance with The Sinfonietta at the inaugural Barbie Dream Fest.
As an educator, Kylla offers a unique dual perspective as both a credentialed Montessori educator and a certified Suzuki cello teacher (through Book 6). She is dedicated to the Suzuki philosophy that “every child can.” Her teaching emphasizes a nurturing environment, active parent involvement, and the power of encouragement to support each child’s unique musical journey.
Kylla’s performance career is equally diverse, with a deep love for musical theatre she has been in productions such as West Side Story, Spring Awakening, 110 in the Shade, and Mary Poppins. Classically, she has performed with the Penn’s Woods Orchestra, Altoona Symphony, Alhambra Symphony, and Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches. Her artistry has been refined at international festivals in Austria and Italy, as well as the Killington, Sewanee, and Brevard Music Festivals. Kylla completed post-graduate studies in Baroque cello and has performed for esteemed artists such as Matt Haimovitz, Guy Fishman, Alan Harris, John Moran, and Phoebe Carrai.
Mariusz Wojtowicz
Violin Instructor
I graduated from “Frederic Chopin Academy of Music” in Warsaw Poland with the Master Degree in Violin Performance. I continued my music education in Indiana University Bloomington School of Music working on Artist Diploma. I was awarded to study with Professor Henry Kowalski.
As a soloist ,I won a bronze medal at the Wieniawski Competition for the Young Violinist, Lublin Poland and a first prize at the Violin Competition in Warsaw Poland.
As a musician, I have toured Europe with the Polish Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Y. Menuhin and as the member of Trio Consensus.I have studied with Yuval Yaron, K. Jakowicz, T.Wronski, A.Gertler and H. Kowalski.
In 1991 I won audition to the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra with James Judd as a music director until 2009.I played with Miami Grand Opera and Miami Ballet from 1991-2007. In 2009 I relocated to Phoenix , Arizona and thought Strings and Orchestra at the Rancho Solano Private Schools.
In 2017 I returned to Florida to teach violin in Wellington Preparatory School. Since 2024 I teach in Vivace Academy of Music .
Mr. Andrew Winters
Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet Instructor
For 40 years, Andrew Winters has been a guiding force for aspiring musicians and actors alike. Whether he’s teaching woodwinds, guitar, or theater, Andrew’s multi-disciplinary approach and dedication to his craft continue to spark creativity in every student he meets.
Since 2015 we have helped hundreds of students of all ages and levels begin and continue on their musical journey. We are one of the largest performing music schools in Palm Beach, and offering a variety of private and group lessons under one roof.
We know you are busy and understand the challenge of finding the right school for you or your child. That is why we go above and beyond to find the best music teachers in Palm Beach area, so you don’t have to.
