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. |
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Mr Philip Teacher/ Performer Piano |
Philip is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he is working on his Master's degree in Piano Performance with Dr. Diane Petrella. Philip received his Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Hastings College (NE), where he studied with Dr. Jonathan Sokasits. While at Hastings College, he performed with the Hastings College Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. He was also active in the music department as a collaborative pianist for both instrumentalist and vocalist. In the past couple years, Philip has also began composing pieces for solo piano. During his undergraduate work, Philip received Outstanding Performer at Hastings College, Elmer Christensen Award, Honorable Mention at the state level of MTNA Collegiate Piano Competition. In addition to an active performing schedule, Philip also teaches piano. |
