Educator, Creative Arts Specialist, Consultant, and Dynamic Instructor. Master's Degree in Music and Education. Over 30 years teaching experience with all ages K-Adult. Passion and love for teaching and working with students. Believe learning should include having fun!

With music programs being eliminated from many school's education, I feel it is even more important than ever for children, off all ages, to participate in some form of musical experience. Being a piano teacher for over twenty five years, I have seen many benefits for those taking music lessons. Some of these benefits are building self esteem and confidence, learning to focus, developing mental discipline, overcoming the fear of getting up in front of crowds, not to mention being able to play songs that we enjoy.

My philosophy of music is that you don't have to be an expert to be able to enjoy playing an instrument. It is not that difficult to learn to play piano or guitar; it just takes a little time and effort. I believe that practicing doesn't have to be hours a day either, unless you want to be a concert pianist or guitarist, but you can accomplish a lot with 15 to 30 minutes of practice each day. There is time to fit music in with many other activities that we...

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I began taking lessons at the age of 6 and took lessons for about 10 years.
I strive to create the same atmosphere that my teacher had for me because she instilled a passion and love for playing the piano that will stay with me for a lifetime.
It is my hope that my students have fun while learning and they find this same passion I have!

Kevin was born in Westminster, Colorado, on February 26, 1977. The youngest child in a household that included his mother Ann, father Ron, and brother Brian. Kevin had interest in music at an early age. He started taking private piano lessons at a local music school and progressed very quickly performing at recitals and churches.

After the release of Van Halens ‘1984’ album he became increasingly interested in synthesizers and rock guitar styles. Seven year old Kevin watched in amazement as Eddie Van Halen went from synthesizer wizardry to legendary guitar techniques. The day Eddie Van Halen played on MTV, the guitar-playing Kevin emerged.

Applying genuine desire and motivation to first an old Gibson Les Paul replica and then a Fender Stratocaster replica, Kevin obsessed over the music of such artists as Ozzy Osbourne and spent long hours practicing to learn their songs. His admiration for Randy Rhoads, and later Zach Wylde left him with a constant thirst for knowledge...

Growing up in Denver, I had a huge desire for singing and performing. By age 14, I was taking weekly singing & piano lessons, was acting constantly in local productions-many times getting the lead role.
Some of the productions I acted in: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Camelot, Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), How to Succeed in Business (Smitty), Carousel, Oklahoma, Les Miserables, and Oliver (Nancy.)
I received a 4-year scholarship to the Conservatory of Music in Stockton, CA. at the University of the Pacific. Upon graduation, I entered graduate school at the University of North Texas to continue my singing and piano studies, along with music theory, history, and musical video production.
Upon graduating UNT, I was chosen among 200 performing arts majors to be the featured soloist at the UNT commencement ceremonies. This led to an offer to tour Italy with the Rome Festival Orchestra. For the next two summers I performed in Copenhagen, Istanbul, Rome and Berlin with the Berlin...

Lenny has been awe-inspired by instrumental and orchestral music since he heard the soundtrack to Star Wars for the first time at age 8. He started playing trumpet 25 years ago and by his senior year he was performing with two Jazz bands, wind ensemble, symphonic band, theater pit orchestra and the marching band at Overland High School in Aurora. He also performed with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, an elite world-class marching band that tours throughout the U.S.

After high school, Lenny joined the military where he served as a combat medic and continued to perform admirably, graduating at the top of his class and earning several commendations, including the Expert Field Medical Badge, which only 2% of medical personnel ranging from medics to doctors ever attain. Lenny was honorably discharged in 1998

Lenny attended Campbell University in North Carolina where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2007 and was invited into more than six honor societies during his college...

I have loved music almost all my life. I began my lifelong journey to immerse myself in learning piano at age seven. At thirteen, I added violin lessons as well. By the time I reached high school, I knew that music would be my major in college, and that music would always be a vital part of my life.
I played violin with my high school orchestra, including taking part in productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Anything Goes. I also played piano with the orchestra, and performed the first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor in concert. I played the piano for my school’s top show choir as well, performing with the group throughout the Denver area. I was also a member of the Colorado All-State Orchestra. All this time, I continued my private lessons in both piano and violin.
While still in high school, I auditioned for, and got, the title role in the Country Dinner Playhouse’s production of Fiddler on the Roof.
After high school, I chose the University of Denver’s...

Nathaniel has been a performer, composer and educator for over 10 years. He has been asked to perform in concert halls, music festivals, jazz clubs, fine restaurants, state fairs,art galleries and musical theater's throughout the Midwest and front range. He performs genres as varied as early renaissance to the most modern avant-garde jazz and art music.
In 2001 he began teaching when he was asked to lead and direct a student ensemble. At this time he also began giving private lessons in piano, guitar and music theory. Nathaniel passes his passion for music on to his students, leading them to develop in excellence and enjoyment of the wonderful art of musicianship.
He studied composition and music theory at Missouri Southern State University. While at MSSU, Nathaniel received a scholarship to study jazz guitar and excelled in his piano studies. Nathaniel has released several jazz-fusion albums and many solo pieces. Upon his move to Colorado, he began a new study and...

Born in Boston mass I am a DU educated pianist comfortable in any Jazz, Rock, or Classical setting but find my first love is the bluesy rollicking piano reminiscent of Jerry Lee Lewis, Dr. John, or Ray Charles. You might have seen me around town in my Top 40 group, Jazz trio, Funk band, Gospel choir, Burlesque band, or as accompaniment to any of the extremely talented singers I have worked with. I'm also a composer and songwriter with a sardonic songwriting style compared to Mose Allison and Dave Frishberg.

I attended the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and graduated with a B.M. in Jazz and Commercial Piano. Not only have I studied intensely with local fixture Eric Gunnison, but also with internationally touring artist Gerri Allen and even with jazz legend Billy Taylor at a summer music institute in Amherst, Mass. In Highschool I won the Clarke Terry award for outstanding musicianship. In college I won the Lamont Made composition contest two years in a row, my...

Coming form a musical family, I cannot remember when music was not a part of my life. Both my parents were musicans, my father an instrumentalist and arranger and my mother a fine pianist. From the age of seven they encouaged and assisted my music education any way they could. Music came first in our family. My school years were spent in band, marching band and jazz band. During my high school years I took over the local elementary band and taught begining band to the students after the band teacher had left before the school year finished.
To pay my way through college I taught piano, organ and band instruments in rural Colorado, even using a horse to get to my students when the roads were closed. During this time I was the house organist at the Alladin Theater in Denver and had the pleasure of playing for the primer of " The Duchess and Dirtwater Fox" starring George Segal and Goldie Hawn. I also played for many churches in the area assisting with choir and...

Nathan is a classical guitarist, performer, and teacher living in Denver, Colorado. He teaches a variety of styles of guitar and piano, including classical, folk, popular, and contemporary Christian. In his teaching, he seeks to give students the satisfaction of achieving their personal goals, one step at a time.
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Music in guitar performance and is currently pursuing a Master of Music in guitar performance at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, where he was awarded a graduate assistant-ship teaching guitar and music theory. He has received various awards for his performances on classical guitar and has performed in masterclasses for world-renowned guitarists. He is also a composer, writing works for solo guitar, chamber ensemble, and choir, and has performed as a classical pianist.

Dr. Jerry G. has performed as a professional musician, drummer and vocalist for almost 50 years. He has a background in classical music and has studied theory and numerous instruments and vocals.

After playing hits in the 60’s, "Dr. J" performed as an organist doing 10 shows a week in '69 and '70 at, what is today, the Pabst/Riverside Theater in Milwaukee. Jerry played 6 nights a week in the 70’s and toured with the legendary Grand Ole Opry star, Webb Pierce. By the late 1990’s, after earning a Doctorate in Instructional Technology, Jerry was with Ernie Givens & The White Lies Band and won Nashville’s OCT “Indie” award as the best Country Band in the World in both 1999 and 2000. He is a highly versatile percussionist versed in a wide range of musical styles from rock and country to swing and jazz.

With almost 25 years as a university professor, he teaches instructional technology and graduate research for teachers. He is a widely published author, public...