Natasha Pasternak

Natasha Pasternak is a singer-songwriter, producer, and educator based in Los Angeles. She serves as the director of the Popular Music Conservatory at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) and holds academic roles as a lecturer at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and an adjunct professor at the USC Thornton School of Music.

• Education: Classically trained at Randolph College for the Performing Arts
• Roles: Director, Lecturer, Adjunct Professor
• Advocacy: Founding committee member of the Women in Music Los Angeles Chapter (WIM LA)
• Community Work: Songwriting instructor for Jail Guitar Doors

Her research and creative work spans songwriting, music production, and arts education. Pasternak co-founded the indie pop band Hands & Teeth, which achieved international recognition through festivals like SXSW and collaborations with industry professionals such as Mr. Hudson and Autumn Rowe.

She actively participates in mentorship programs, including ASCAP’s Harold Adamson Workshop, and focuses on equity and community-building in music education. Her contributions to music have been featured on CBC, BBC, and MTV.

For updates on her work, visit https://natashapasternak.com or follow @natashajpasternak.