Meet Some Of Our Wonderful Teachers
Ms Ashley Teacher/Performer Violin/Viola/Piano |
Ms. Ashley began studying viola in her hometown of Prairie Village, Kansas at the age of thirteen through the Shawnee Mission School District String Program. She went on to study at the Interlochen and Igyllwild Arts Academies and received Bachelors Degree in Music from the Royal Academy of Music in 2010. Post graduation, she founded a strings and piano academy in London for children and adults of all ages. Upon returning to United States, Ms. Ashley has also taught in local schools and at Drake University as a Professor of Viola. Ms. Ashley enjoys helping students improve and accomplish their goals - whether that be to play professionally or for their own enjoyment. |
Ms Taylor Teacher Piano |
Bio coming soon. |
Mr Keith Teacher/ Performer Violin/ Piano |
A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, UK, Mr. Keith served as a teaching assistant to Professor Remus Azoitei from 2011-2013. Upon moving to Kansas City, he was appointed to positions at Benedictine College and Cottey College, and most recently to the faculty of the Heartland Chamber Music Junior Festival.
Keith has been teaching for XXX of years and he wants to show as many people as possible just how rewarding music can be. His students have participated at all levels of the Kansas City Youth Symphony, district and state orchestras in both Kansas and Missouri, and have won music scholarships to various colleges. Some of Keith’s students also compete in local competitions frequently. Besides teaching, Mr. Keith is also a performer. He is a Concertmaster of the Northland Symphony Orchestra, the Kinnor Philharmonic Orchestra and Assistant Concertmaster of the Saint Joseph Symphony Orchestra. He is a substitute player with the Kansas City Symphony. |
Mr Zachary Teacher/Performer Piano/ Guitar |
Mr. Zachary attended the University of Kansas under a full-tuition scholarship for piano performance. Fascinated with how music was formed and written, Mr. Zachary graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music Theory. While attending college, he gained an understanding of various styles of music, including jazz piano. Coming from a musical family, Mr. Zachary has an understanding of music as a whole and loves to share his knowledge of music with his students. As a teacher, he enjoys teaching both piano and guitar. His music degree allows him to not only teach piano focused on classical music but to also introduce other musical styles such as jazz, and provide the theory knowledge he gained. This allows the explanation of the "hows" and "whys" of music, helping students gain a wider perspective of musical composition. With a focus on proper technique and musical performance, he encourages students to embellish music with emotion and feeling. Mr. Zachary enjoys working with both children and adults. |
