Meet our Teams ??: Instra Giovanni Monaco – Founder / Leads the App’s Strategic Development / Content Creation Hi, I’m Giovanni Monaco, a first-year student at the University of Miami, pursuing a BBA in Finance with a Minor in Entrepreneurship. With a deep love for music, innovation, and always finding new ways to strategize and learn, the idea of INSTRA was born—a game-changing app that at its core, would redefine how people connect with and learn music. INSTRA makes learning effortless with its revolutionary teaching method, which breaks down complex concepts into simple, digestible steps. Powered by AI, INSTRA is the ultimate music coach, blending theory, technique, and emotion into a seamless experience. It makes learning music feel effortless—fast, intuitive, and fun! Fun facts about me: I’m a Chess aficionado Music production is one of my favorite creative outlets I grew up in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad & Tobago Emmanuel Stephen – Curriculum & Personalization Lead With 15 years of experience as a musician, Emmanuel Stephen is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger with a passion for music education. As a music teacher for the past seven years, he has honed his expertise in grace note theories and innovative teaching methods, helping shape INSTRA’s curriculum, personalization features, and assessment tools. Fun facts about Manny: Favorite instrument is the Steel Pan Extremely passionate about music
