Chrys Ryan Johnson has been working in the music business for over 10 years! As a singer his voice has been featured in 2 of the “High School Musical” movies, the 2007 “Hairspray” soundtrack, and various episodes of “Glee”. He has also performed background vocals for artists such as Carole King, Pink, Alicia Keys, Childish Gambino, Sam Smith and many others. Playing piano for over 10 years as well, he plays most songs by ear and has tons of experience in playing keyboards with different artists and bands. Chrys enjoys studying music theory, and is so excited to be sharing his knowledge with the students of the Do Re Mi family!

Meghan McKinley began singing, performing, and playing piano at a young age. Musical theatre was her first love. Before moving to Los Angeles, Meghan worked as a substitute teacher in Central Ohio. Connecting their passion for music and community building, Meghan is pleased to be pursuing a path into music education. In addition to teaching at Do Re Mi Music School, Meghan is a Studio Coordinator at the West LA School of Rock.

Leora Malka Mitzner is a performing musician, composer, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. A graduate of USC’s Thornton School of Music, her credits include Apple TV’s The Shrink Next Door, award-winning short films like Lovewaves, Jacek in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and diverse studio and songwriting work. As a composer, she was a Eugene O’Neill National Musical Theater Conference Finalist and recipient of the New Works grant from Texas State University. Leora enjoys sharing her wide music knowledge with passion and playfulness as a Music Appreciation teacher for Do Re Mi.

Ridge Farringer originally from Reno, Nevada, moved to Los Angeles three years ago to pursue his music career. He recently graduated with a Bachelors in Guitar Performance from the Musicians Institute. A talented singer-songwriter, Ridge performs regularly around LA, sharing his love for music through heartfelt songs and dynamic guitar skills. He’s passionate about inspiring young musicians, bringing a fun, relaxed approach to teaching that helps kids discover the joy of making music.

Dragana Rodriguez is the founder and director of Do Re Mi Music School. While crafting Do Re Mi through constant trial and error, she has poured every layer of her personal and professional experience into the curriculum. From songwriting and studio recording to creating music for children’s plays and developing highly memorable lesson plans, Dragana has built a program that blends real musical knowledge with fun, positive experiences that little minds can retain forever. Since its foundation in 2005, Do Re Mi has been one magical journey where knowledge and fun truly become one.

Mila Branger began her music career at the age of 16 when she opened for Boy George and Culture Club at the Wembley Arena in London. Since then, she’s continued her career by composing and singing songs for TV, such as becoming the official voice of the “Totally Spies” theme song in Spanish, English, and French, and composing and singing backing vocals for Disney+ Zombies 4 movie and the new Iron Man and His Awesome Friends transformation song. Mila continues to share her experiences and love for music with the kids through her lessons and can’t wait to see them grow into the little musicians they are!