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Alexandre Astier

Composer/Actor/Director

Alexandre Astier is a renowned French creator, actor, director, and composer. Educated at the Conservatoire of Lyon and the American School of Modern Music, he rose to fame with the hit series Kaamelott (2005), which he created, directed, and starred in. Known for blending humor, philosophy, and music, Astier expanded Kaamelott into a successful film trilogy, starting with Kaamelott: Premier Volet (2021). A multifaceted artist, he also composed scores for his projects and co-directed animated films like Asterix: The Land of the Gods (2014).

Lionel Loueke

Guitarist / Composer

Lionel Loueke, a guitarist and vocalist from Benin, began playing guitar at 17 and studied at the American School of Modern Music, Berklee College, and the Thelonious Monk Institute. Praised by Herbie Hancock as a “musical painter,” he fuses African music and jazz into a unique style. A Blue Note artist, his acclaimed albums include Karibu and Mwaliko. Loueke has toured globally, including over 10 years with Hancock’s band, solidifying his place in contemporary jazz.

Cyrille Aimée

Cyrille Aimée, a French-Dominican vocalist trained at the American School of Modern Music, is known for her daring improvisation and international acclaim. She has worked with legends like Roy Hargrove and Wynton Marsalis, won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, and released Grammy-nominated albums, including “Move On” and “À Fleur de Peau”, blending jazz, pop, and Caribbean rhythms.

Anne Paceo

Drummer/Composer

Anne Paceo is a drummer, composer, and bandleader with a unique style and 7 albums to her name. A graduate of the American School of Modern Music and the Paris Conservatoire, she has performed in over 40 countries with icons like Archie Shepp and Michel Legrand. Her acclaimed album “S.H.A.M.A.N.E.S” (2022) blends jazz, world, and electronic music. A dedicated mentor, she supports young female musicians through her project “WIZZ”.

Stephane Wrembel

Guitarist/Composer

Stephane Wrembel, a world-renowned guitarist, was trained at the American School of Modern Music and the Berklee College of Music. Inspired by Django Reinhardt, he composed the theme for Woody Allen’s Midnight In Paris. Founder of the Django à Gogo Music Festival, Wrembel blends jazz, flamenco, rock, and classical influences to create a unique and universal musical style.

Lou Tavano

SInger / Author

Lou Tavano, a graduate of the American School of Modern Music, is a renowned French jazz vocalist celebrated for her unique voice and emotional performances. Blending multiple languages in her music, she gained international recognition with her debut album For You (ACT Music, 2016), praised for its originality and depth.

Edouard Brenneisen

Composer/Video-Games

Edouard Brenneisen is an award-winning composer for video games, film, and television, trained at the American School of Modern Music and a graduate of Berklee College of Music. His work includes acclaimed titles like Overwatch 2, New World, and Call of Duty Mobile, with his score for New World winning the 2023 HMMA Award for Best Video Game Score. Known for blending orchestral tones, electronic elements, and world music, Edouard has also contributed to Yu-Gi-Oh!, Micro Monsters 3D, and League of Legends, where he served as Lead Composer.

Thomas Billon

Guitarist / Composer

Administrative and Financial Director of the American School of Modern Music, Thomas Billon holds a DEM in Jazz Music Education, graduated (Cum Laude) from the American School of Modern Music in guitar, and is an engineering graduate from Télécom. He applies his skills to ensure the smooth operation of the school: development of institutional partnerships, management, and teaching.

Lilian Romoli

Composer / Sound engineer / Composer

Lilian Romoli is a guitarist, composer, producer, and sound engineer based in Boston, MA. Trained at the French Classical Conservatory, the American School of Modern Music, and Berklee College of Music, he specializes in jazz, fusion, pop, neo-soul, rock, and metal. Passionate and versatile, he combines performance, mixing, and music production, solidifying his place in the music industry.

Kalika

Chanteuse / Autrice / Compositrice

Kalika, known for her unique voice and style, rose to fame as a finalist on Nouvelle Star in 2016 under her real name, Mia. A 2017 graduate of the American School of Modern Music, she debuted her album Latcho Drom in 2022 and is set to tour major festivals in 2023.

Billie Chedid

Singer / Composer

Billie Chedid continues her family’s artistic legacy. Trained at the American School of Modern Music (2020–2022), she developed her musical skills, collaborating on the album Lettre Infinie and the soundtrack of Telle mère, telle fille (2017). She embodies the new wave of French artists, merging her rich heritage with a unique musical identity.

Guillaume Estace

CEO / Guitarist / Composer

Guillaume Estace studied at the American School of Modern Music, where he deepened his expertise in guitar, improvisation, harmony, composition, and orchestration. After receiving the Pierre Aguiton Scholarship from the General Council of La Manche and a World Scholarship Tour grant from Berklee College of Music, Guillaume relocated to the United States. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee in 2009.

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