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Joe Yoakum
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Ukulele,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Eastgate location!
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Cancellation Policy
Students/Parents must give 30 days written notice with the tuition payment for their last month.
Missed Lesson Policy
A minimum of 12 hrs. notice is required to cancel a lesson; except for true emergencies. BOTH the teacher & the studio must be called. Students will get only ONE make-up lesson each 12 week period, during the MAKE-UP WEEK, on their regular day & time. If you do not come in the MAKE-UP WEEK, there will not be a carryover into the next 12 week period.
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| Instructor at Willis Music, since February, 2009. Walt Disney once said “If you can imagine it you can do it.“ “My mission is to help people fulfill their musical dreams.” Joe’s qualifications: Joe has a degree in music education from Xavier University. He started teaching in 1986 both as a classroom music teacher and as a private guitar/piano instructor. He studied classical guitar with Robert Mercer at XU. He studied piano with Professor William Buelow at Marietta college and Dr. Kaleel Skeirik at XU. Professor Buelow and Dr. Skeirik also inspired him to become a composer. Your qualifications: You need at least 30 minutes a day to practice. You need some imagination, patience, and determination to succeed. Walt Disney also said “ It all started with a mouse” So take your (computer) mouse and get started ! Take Care, Joe
Tuition is $80 per month |
Tyler Mullins
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Ukulele, Violin,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Cancellation Policy
Students/Parents must give 30 days written notice with the tuition payment for their last month. The final lesson date will then be calculated.
Missed Lesson Policy
A minimum of 12 hrs notice is required to cancel a lesson; except for true emergencies. BOTH the teacher & the studio must be called. Students will get only ONE make-up lesson each 12 week period, during the MAKE-UP WEEK, on their regular day & time.
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| Tyler has been teaching music lessons for 11+ years. Areas of instruction include banjo, guitar, piano, mandolin, dulcimer, electric bass, dobro, fiddle/violin, and ukulele. In 2014, he graduated from Morehead State University with a double major in Traditional Music Performance and Multimedia Production. In addition to performing with various regional bands, Tyler toured professionally for 6 years with bluegrass legend Larry Sparks. Tyler has had the opportunity to perform across the US, including at the Grand Ole Opry, and in China and Japan. He looks forward to teaching you or your child!
Tuition is $100 per month |
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Mike Georgin
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Drums, Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Ukulele,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Cancellation Policy
Students/Parents must give 30 days written notice with the tuition payment for their last month. The final lesson date will then be calculated.
Missed Lesson Policy
A minimum of 12 hrs notice is required to cancel a lesson; except for true emergencies. BOTH the teacher & the studio must be called. Students will get only ONE make-up lesson each 12 wk period, during the MAKE-UP WK, on their regular day & time. If you do not come in the MAKE-UP WK, there will not be a carryover into the next 12 wk period.
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Mike Georgin studied Jazz at the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and has been a mainstay in the Cincinnati music scene for over thirty years. He has been teaching private lessons for over twenty-five years and has recorded on 50+ records with Grammy award-winning producers and engineers. Having played and toured extensively in America and Europe with such bands as Pay The Girl, Monk, Over The Rhine, Plow On Boy, Hickory Robot and the avant-garde jazz ensemble Slant, he has helped to garner 5 CEA (Cincinnati Entertainment and Arts) Awards out of 11 nominations. With these bands, he has shared the stage with Matthew Sweet, Joan Baez, The Wallflowers, Emmy Lou Harris, The Barenaked Ladies, Michael Hedges, Stanley Jordan, Jeff Buckley, Peter Frampton, Tony Levin, Dr. Ralph Stanley and many other great artists. Mike currently plays as a free-lance musician and at Horizon Community Church. Mike Georgin is, bar none, my favorite bass player–profoundly accomplished, tasteful and versatile. And a true joy to be around. -Niki Dakota, Music Director at WYSO Public Radio, musician and all-around incredible person “It is always a pleasure to make music with Mike Georgin. There’s a lot of love in what Mike plays and love is contagious. He’s devoted much of his life to the bass, but that labor is always in service of the song, the bigger picture. You won’t find an easier musician to work with.” Linford Detweiler, Over the Rhine
Tuition is $100 per month
Christy Arquines
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
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Each child’s journey in learning about music is unique to their own abilities and interests. I enjoy discovering each child’s individual learning style. A solid foundation will open up a whole new level of understanding and appreciation for music that is their own. The knowledge and skill gained in music lessons will provide joy and fulfillment for a lifetime. I have been teaching for over 20 years. I attended Xavier University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance. I received a Master’s degree in Piano Pedagogy from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana where I studied with Dr. Kenneth Drake.
Tuition is $100 per Month
Ric Hopkins
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Ukulele,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
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Guitar and Bass instructor at Willis Music since 2007. Ric has played the acoustic & electric guitar for 48 years, studied guitar and music theory for 13 years, also plays the bass, keyboards, drums, and is a recording engineer and professional musician. He played 12 years with IMPACT, the backup band for many oldies artists who played at Taft Theater, Music Hall, Oldiesfest, and other venues in Ohio Indiana, and Kentucky, and actually played with over 1/3 of the artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! He teaches Electric and Acoustic guitar, bass, reading music, chord charts, tab, and music theory and improvisation.
Tuition is $80 per month
Mia Smith
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Cancellation Policy
Students/Parents must give 30 days written notice with the tuition payment for their last month. The final lesson date will then be calculated.
Missed Lesson Policy
A minimum of 12 hrs notice is required to cancel a lesson; except for true emergencies. BOTH the teacher & the studio must be called. Students will get only ONE make-up lesson each 12 week period, during the MAKE-UP WEEK, on their regular day & time.
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Instructor at Willis Music since August, 2004 Mia has a great love for music and people and utilizes her gifts and talents to help her students reach their potential quickly. • Graduate of Central High School, Cincinnati, Ohio • Studied Music 10 Years with Prof. Frank Mahler, Saint Francis of Assissi • Managed her own piano studio for 5 ½ years in Knoxville, TN • Pianist for 9 ½ years at Valley Dale Baptist in Alabama • Teaches all styles of piano – classical, jazz, pop, contemporary Christian • Taught at Keyboard Plus for 5 ½ years in Florida • Previously served as pianist and music minister for United Methodist in Latonia
Tuition is $81 per month
Mike Bachelier
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Banjo, Dulcimer, Dulcimer, Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Harmonica, Mandolin, Mandolin, Piano, Piano, Ukulele,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Eastgate location!
Cancellation Policy
Must give 24 hours notice when canceling a lesson.
Missed Lesson Policy
Must give 24 hours notice when canceling a lesson.
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Teacher for beginners and intermediate students.
Tuition is $25 per lesson
Kristen Smith
Instruments: Bassoon, Oboe,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Eastgate location!
Cancellation Policy
30 day notice.
Missed Lesson Policy
Must be notified 24 hours before lesson, or student will be charged for missed lesson.
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Kristen Smith graduated with a Bachelor’s in music performance from LSU and a master’s in music performance from CCM. She has been a member of the Dayton Philharmonic for 23 years and serves as bassoon instructor and woodwind coordinator at the University of Dayton where she has been on faculty for 9 years. Previous positions include: adjunct faculty at NKU and a musician in the Baton Rouge Symphony. She has performed with many groups including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, and the New Orleans Symphony, to name a few. She has performed with such artists as Sarah Maclachlan, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Mickey Thomas, Roger Daltrey, Josh Groban, Itzak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Emmanuel Ax, Doc Severenson, and many others.
Tuition is $28 per lesson
Ensley Peters
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Banjo, Bari Saxophone, Baritone (euphonium), Bass Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Classical Guitar, Drums, Dulcimer, Electric Guitar, Fiddle, Flute, French Horn, Harmonica, Mandolin, Marimba, Oboe, Piano, Piccolo, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Cancellation Policy
Lessons can be canceled at anytime once all payments owed are paid. Please notify me when you do wish to cancel as well. Failure to do these first two will result in a ban and you will not be allowed to do lessons with me again. A consecutive 2 weeks of absence without communication will make me assume that you are wanting to cancel enrollment and you will be removed.
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I love music. That is a good way to sum up my almost 15 years as a musician. Starting in middle school, I took an interest in playing music, so I joined my school’s band program and got an electric guitar for my birthday the same year. Later in my high school life, I gave lessons on various instruments, and my love for teaching began. Those I tutored found themselves in honor bands, getting high marks on solo and small ensemble performances, and pursuing their own careers as musicians. I attended Campbellsville University in central Kentucky for a few years to obtain a music education degree. However, I soon realized that the school system is not where I need to teach, so I left to pursue a different field. I began studying audio engineering at the start of 2016 with RRFC: Audio Institute and at Deadbird Studio in Louisville, Kentucky. Recently, I have participated in a variety of ensembles from gigging blues, rock, and metal bands to orchestras and jazz combos. I have also started my own small recording studio where I specialize in demoing and marketing young talent. I partner with local studios as a master engineer and currently manage a network of studios that are located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Nashville. My experiences have lead me to give many musicians a strong foundation to start their careers, regardless of the path they choose.
Tuition is $25 per lesson
D’Addario Education Collective Member
John Phillip Sousa Award
Currently worked on 75 albums (session player, engineer, producer, and/or writer)
Teaching privately for over 7 years
Jillissa Anderson
Instruments: Clarinet,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the West Chester location!
Cancellation Policy
I maintain the policy that a student may discontinue their private lessons at any time. Considering monthly payments, if this cancellation request occurs during an ongoing payment period then their monthly fee will not be returned, but if a specific date of cancellation is requested before the next payment period, then no payment is required for further lessons.
Missed Lesson Policy
Lesson cancellations must occur 24 hours before the lesson for a make up lesson to be scheduled. For extenuating circumstances, decided by the lesson teacher, a make up lesson may or may not occur, but no lesson fees will be dismissed.
Makeup lessons due to sickness will be online via Zoom, Google Meets, or Skype.
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Jillissa Anderson has many years of musical experience, starting with piano at age 5 then moving to clarinet in 5th grade. Jillissa received her undergraduate degree in Music Performance from Cedarville University and also completed her Masters in Music at Wright State University with principle clarinetist of the Dayton Philharmonic. Jillissa has participated in orchestra, clarinet quartet and symphonic band as the principle clarinetist. Most of her musical background is focused on classical music, but she has experience playing jazz and modern compositions. Jillissa is an accomplished soloist, having performed a concerto live with orchestra and receiving several scholarships, including a full ride music scholarship to Wright State University. During lessons, Jillissa enjoys incorporating music theory and clarinet techniques to be better equipped for various repertoire. She is actively involved in community ensembles and performs regularly in the Dayton area.
Tuition is $100 per month
Kyle Malesevich
Instruments: Baritone (euphonium), Trombone,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Teacher Info
Originally from Wisconsin, Kyle currently maintains a steady performance and teaching career in the greater Cincinnati area since graduating with his Masters Degree from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music. In 2017, Kyle joined the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic as Second Trom
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 24 hours of lessons will not be refunded except in cases of emergencies.
Missed Lesson Policy
If a student cannot make their regular scheduled lesson please contact me as soon as possible by phone or email. If I am contacted at least 24 hours before the lesson we can reschedule. Lessons missed with no notification or too short of notice you will not be rescheduled and you will not receive a credit. Please call my cell phone for any emergencies before lesson.
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| Originally from Wisconsin, Kyle currently maintains a steady performance and teaching career in the greater Cincinnati area since graduating with his Masters Degree from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music. In 2017, Kyle joined the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic as Second Trombone, and is a member/co-founder of the Cincinnati based chamber ensemble 5KBrass. Kyle also performs and tours with the roots reggie band The Cliftones, who recently received the 2019 Cincinnati Entrainment Award for best World Music/Reggae. As a teacher, Kyle maintains a private studio as the Low Brass Instructor at Willis Music in Kenwood, and teaches low brass sectionals at East Central High School in Indiana. Outside of music, Kyle enjoys chess, swimming, hiking, and expanding his knowledge of cheeses and brats.
Tuition is $100 per month for weekly half hour lessons and $160 for weekly hour lessons. |
Mike Tapogna
Instruments: Drums,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the West Chester location!
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With 35 years of continuous drumming/performing and recording I still consider my drumming to be a work in progress. I have been very fortunate to have played and recorded with some amazing musicians including The Jacksons, Dan Aykroyd, Clarence Clemons, members of Bad Company and many others. I have recording credits on several platinum and gold records in the U.S. and Japan. My drumming has been heard on commercials for Burger King,Heaven Scent, PSA Airlines, Cal Worthington Ford, Micro Soft, ESPN and many others.. I have taught drumset and snare drum for over 25 years and still enjoy it as much today as the day I first started. I like to think of my teaching style as “seriously-fun”. Educational with a an element of fun with the objective being result driven.I have students who have performed in the Rose Bowl Parade, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as well as many local high school marching, concert and jazz bands. Every year since starting at Moeller-Willis Music I have helped students reach their goals to make Jazz Band, Concert Band and Honor Band. I am well versed in rock,latin and jazz styles for drumset. My goal as a drum teacher is to guide the student drummer to be his or her best on the drums, whatever style they choose to go.
Tuition is $95 per month
Bridget Herman
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the West Chester location!
Chuck Morpurgo
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the West Chester location!
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Professional Electric and Acoustic Guitarist/Instructor. 35 Years experience. Extensive recording and touring experience. 3 time winner of Cincinnati Cammy Awards “Best Instrumentalist” award.
Tuition is $25 per lesson
Curtis Pavey
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Cancellation Policy
24-hours notice is needed to cancel a lesson with the exception of family emergencies or illness. Make-up lessons will be offered during my normal teaching hours based upon studio availability. Missed/cancelled lessons cannot be refunded except in extreme circumstances. I will inform you of my travel plans and schedule conflicts – you will not be charge for lessons I miss. Lessons missed due to my illness will be made up or refunded. Please cancel lessons if you are sick.
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Curtis Pavey, is a pianist, harpsichordist, and educator in the Cincinnati. Currently a student of esteemed pianist James Tocco, Curtis is a doctoral student and an instructor of piano at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. In 2018 graduated from the master’s program at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music where majored in Piano Performance and Early Music Harpsichord. He worked with international performers including: Edward Auer, Elisabeth Wright, Evelyne Brancart, and Lee Phillips.
Curtis enjoys an active teaching career. In 2015, Curtis was hired to teach for Indiana University’s Young Pianist program, serving as the youngest faculty member. One of his students won the 2011 Douglas County Stars of Tomorrow Elementary Division claiming $500. In addition to piano lessons, Curtis held an Associate Instructorship and Coordinator position in the Music Theory Department at IU, where he taught undergraduate written and aural theory classes. At the University of Cincinnati, Curtis currently serves Co-President of the CCM Chapter of the Music Teachers National Association and as a Graduate Assistant in Secondary Piano, where he teaches group piano classes and applied lessons to undergraduate and graduate students. Curtis also teaches applied harpsichord and continuo lessons. Many of his students are active performers in the Cincinnati community and local piano competitions. Curtis’ studio also includes retirees and adults who take lessons for the joy of playing music.
As a pianist, Curtis has been featured in numerous performances around the country. Curtis gave his debut solo recital at the Oklahoma Mozart Festival in 2012, and was invited back in 2013. He also studied at a summer program held at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he won the 2012 Concerto Competition. In 2016, Curtis had the distinct privilege of performing the Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 as a winner of the EASPW Chamber Music Competition. In 2017, Curtis was chosen as a winner of the EASPW Solo Competition – Senior Division. In February 2019, Curtis was chosen to perform amongst CCM faculty pianists James Tocco and Dr. Dror Biran in a performance of Stravinsky’s Les Noces. He has performed in master classes for renowned pianists including Julian Martin, Emile Naoumoff, Su Bin, Bruce Brubaker, Olga Kern, and Malcolm Bislon. He has also privately worked with Jerome Lowenthal, Peter Bithell, Jon Nakamatsu, Crystal Lee, and Amy Yang.
Curtis is also passionate about early music through his harpsichord studies. Curtis was recently accepted to compete in the 2020 Jurow International Harpsichord Competition (currently postponed). In May 2017, Curtis opened the Bloomington Early Music Festival with a solo harpsichord recital as the festival’s “Emerging Artist.” In a review of the performance, Peter Jacobi of the Herald Times described him as “an artist of considerable finish and even more promise.” In 2018, Curtis performed Bach’s Harpsichord Concerto in A Major with the IU Baroque Orchestra and attended the Berwick Academy at the Oregon Bach Festival in 2018 and 2019. He has coached with many distinguished early music specialists including Elisabeth Wright, Jacques Ogg, Wilbert Hazlezet, Alexander Weimann, John Butt, Debra Nagy, Dana Marsh, Stanley Ritchie, and Bruce Dickey.
Learn more at www.curtispavey.com
Tuition is $25 per half hour lesson
Helena Hyesoo Kim
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Cancellation Policy
• 24-hours’ notice is needed to cancel a lesson with the exception of family emergency or illness • Make-up lessons will be offered during my normal teaching hours based upon studio availability • Missed/cancelled lessons cannot be refunded except in extreme circumstances • I will inform you in advance of my travel plans and schedule conflicts – you will not be charged for lessons during these weeks • Lessons missed due to my illness will be made up or refunded Please understand that your regular weekly lesson time serves as an appointment, reserving my time. In addition to my time, I pay studio rental fees monthly for each slot that I have registered – tuition must be paid regularly in order to maintain your reservation.
Missed Lesson Policy
Please notify 48 hours before if you wish to reschedule them. Only exceptions will be medical problems and family emergency to be considered for rescheduling without 48 hours notice. There is no refund unless teacher cancels it.
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Helena Hyesoo Kim is a Korean-Canadian pianist who enjoys connecting with communities through her performances, teaching, and outreach. Her performances have been acclaimed as “sensitive”, “charming” and “noble.” At the age of eleven, she performed with the Poland Chamber Orchestra in South Korea. She has performed solo and chamber recitals in Russia, Chile, Holland, France, Canada, and the United States. She recently performed a recital towards her doctorate in Cincinnati consisting of preeminent Russian composers of the twentieth century. The concert featured works of Nikolai Roslavets and Sofia Gubaidulina, demonstrating her passion for the discovery of unfamiliar works of highly artistic composers. After studying at the Specialized Music High School of the Saint-Petersburg Conservatory, named after Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, she decided to explore a different area of discipline. Helena graduated with a dual degree in Science (Physiology and Psychology) and Music (Piano Performance) from the University of British Columbia. After graduating from her dual degree program, she started working for a contemporary music concert organization, Music on Main, and taught at the Mozart School of Music in Vancouver, B.C. During this two year working period, she rediscovered her passion for performing and set out to pursue a Master’s in Piano Performance at McGill University. Helena has actively performed recitals and chamber music at international music festivals, including the Gijon International Music Festival, the Holland International Music Sessions, and the Orford Music Festival. She has competed in numerous national and international competitions. She won the second prize in Vancouver Women’s Musical Society,first prize at the Russian International Music Festival, among several others at Korean national competitions. She reached the semi-finals in the Prix d’Europe (Montreal) and the Seattle International Competition. Collaborating with different musicians and artists is a significant part of her career.
Tuition is $100 per month
Jenna Veverka
Instruments: French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Cancellation Policy
If a student is under the age of 18, the student’s PARENTS or GUARDIANS are required to notify me of any absences/cancellations. Notification must be sent at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson time or the full price of the lesson will be charged. Cancellations made after the monthly schedule is set must be made up within six weeks. Lessons that are missed without any notification (‘no-show’) will not be refunded/credited AND an additional make-up lesson will be required within six weeks.
I will always do my best to work out lesson/make-up times that are convenient for the student and typically add one or two dates each month for make-ups. Lessons cancelled on my behalf are not required to be made up.
Missed Lesson Policy
Lessons that are missed without any notification (‘no-show’) will not be refunded/credited AND an additional make-up lesson will be required within six weeks.
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Jenna Veverka is an active musician and teacher based in Cincinnati, OH. She currently maintains two private studios in OH and KY while also traveling to other colleges and high schools, giving lessons and masterclasses, and freelances as an associate musician with the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, and other regional groups. She has performed with award winning musicians such as John Batiste and Renee Elise Goldsberry. Jenna earned her Master’s degree in Music Performance at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education and Music Performance at Ithaca College.
A multifaceted performer, Jenna recently began delving into baroque trumpet. Her first two baroque projects included a tour with the Kentucky Baroque Trumpet Ensemble (September, 2018), and collaborating on Sonitus Clarissima’s CD, “Music for Court and Cavalry” (October, 2018). Invested in making an impact on future generations, Jenna co-founded Key of She Brass (2016), an all-female organization that hosts educational events, and is also the Assistant Director for the University of Kentucky Summer Trumpet Institute.
Stephen Patota
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin,
This teacher is available at these locations:
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Since moving to Cincinnati to attend CCM in 2007, Stephen Patota has been an extremely active member of the music scene. Busy as a performer, he has had the opportunity to play with such groups as The Happy Maladies, SHADOWRAPTR, Lazy Heart, Gorges, and Whitfield Crocker. With these ensembles, Stephen has toured throughout the nation and recorded numerous albums, all while focusing on developing a positive scene of new music here in Cincinnati. When he is not playing original music, Stephen finds time to keep a busy schedule of freelancing as a guitarist and bassist, allowing him the chance to engage with musicians and constantly learn new and exciting music. As a composer and arranger, his work has been performed by classical chamber ensembles, modern jazz collectives, and punk bands. For the past three years, Stephen has dedicated much of his efforts to teaching. He has had the privilege of working at summer camps and giving lectures at Universities, but mostly he enjoys developing his own method of private instruction. Having taught at Madeira Music School, Willis Music, and privately, Stephen has developed years of experience working with students of all ages and backgrounds. He has taught jazz, rock, blues, country, folk, and various styles of pop, working with each student to pursue his or her own stylistic interests. A lifelong student of music, Stephen is constantly seeking new ways to expand his style of teaching. He finds great joy in helping his students challenge themselves to keep learning and growing. Stephen emphasizes a strong foundation of musicianship through singing and ear training, while encouraging his students to learn the joys of reading music. With these fundamental skills, his students can be free to explore the many aspects of music in which they are interested. He would love to work with you!
Tuition is $30 per lesson
Chris Koon
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Cancellation Policy
Students wishing to permanently cancel their lessons must do so in writing 30 days in advance. No prior payment will be refunded.
Missed Lesson Policy
• Lessons canceled by the instructor will be made up by the end of the semester. (This includes lessons that may be canceled because of weather.) • If UC is closed because of weather then lessons are canceled. If UC opens by the time of your lesson then lessons will proceed. • Lessons canceled by the student are forfeited. (The only exception is a death in the family.)
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Christopher L. Koon began playing piano at the age of 6. He has been serving churches as organist and conductor for over 35 years. From 2001-2008 he was the associate director at Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati. He is the substitute organist at Isaac M. Wise Plum Street Temple. Over the years he has accompanied amateur and professional choirs throughout the Eastern U.S. Performance venues include the Toledo Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum, Wells Cathedral (England) in addition to many churches and university concert halls. He has performed with members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Opera. He is currently Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newport. He is on the faculty at the UC College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department where he serves as Instructor of Organ and Piano. He is a former assistant professor (adjunct) of piano at Northern Kentucky University. He was also pianist at Vito’s Café in Ft. Thomas, where he accompanied the singing servers. He is the former organist with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. He earned the Bachelor of Music and the Master of Music degrees from Ohio University. He also earned the graduate Certificate in Organ and Church Music from the Indiana University School of Music. He has completed all course work for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at CCM. He has 30 years of experience as a private teacher. Mr. Koon studied photography at Ohio University and the Art Academy of Cincinnati and has been an avid photographer for many years. He recently started a photography business specialising in headshots for musicians.
Tuition is $30 per lesson
Megan Brown
Instruments: Flute,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Cancellation Policy
Students/parents must give 30 days written notice with their tuition payment for the last month.
Missed Lesson Policy
Students/parents must give 24 hours notice of a missed lesson unless a person emergency.
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Tuition is $88 per month
Ian Elmore
Instruments: Cello, Electric Guitar, String Bass, Music Theory,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Lexington location!
Cancellation Policy
If a student cancels within two hours of the lesson start time they are still charged.
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Ian is a double bassist, cellist, conductor, and composer from Indiana. He has studied with Sid King at the University of Louisville, and Joel Braun and Ju-Fang Liu at Ball State University. He has performed in orchestras across the US. He is well versed in classical bass, classical cello, beginning violin and viola, and jazz bass. He is also an accomplished opera singer, having sung lead roles in productions at Ball State University.
Julianna Eidle
Instruments: Flute,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Muning Wang
Instruments: Viola, Violin,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Kristin Welke
Instruments: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Teacher Info
Kristin is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in clarinet performance at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. She also holds an Artist Diploma Certificate from CCM, a Master of Music degree from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Music degree from t
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 24 hours of lessons will not be refunded except in cases of emergencies.
Missed Lesson Policy
If a student cannot make their regular scheduled lesson please contact me as soon as possible by phone or email. If I am contacted at least 24 hours before the lesson we can reschedule. Lessons missed with no notification or too short of notice will not be rescheduled, and you will not receive a credit. Please call my cell phone for any emergencies before lesson.
Kate Kilgus
Instruments: Alto Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel a lesson, please let me know 24 hours in advance and we can schedule a make-up lesson. In the case of illness or a last-minute conflict, please let me know as soon as possible. If I do not receive prior notice of your cancellation I cannot guarantee a make-up lesson.
In the case that I must cancel a lesson, I will notify you as soon as possible and schedule a make-up lesson at our earliest conveniences. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a lesson, we will not go over time to complete the lesson. If I am late to the lesson, you are still guaranteed your full lesson.
If a student misses a lesson without letting me know, they will still be responsible for paying the full lesson fee.
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Hello and thank you for your interest in taking clarinet lessons! I have been playing clarinet for 15 years and love sharing music with others through teaching, collaborating, and performing. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where I also earned my Master’s Degree. I have a Bachelor of Music in clarinet performance and a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Lawrence University. I have studied with David Bell, Amy McCann, Andrew Marriner, and Christopher Pell.
Tuition: $25 for a 30 minute lesson
Matthew Polasek
Instruments: Alto Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Tenor Saxophone,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Lexington location!
Teacher Info
Matthew Polashek is a performer, composer, educator and audio-engineer living in Lexington, Kentucky. His work focuses on the development of a fusion of modern jazz, avant-garde and contemporary art-music composition and performance techniques. He holds an MFA in Music Composition from The Vermont C
Cancellation Policy
I am flexible and we can decide together how to deal with cancellations.
Missed Lesson Policy
Typically we can move the lesson fee along to the next week. If a pattern of missed lessons becomes evident, I will need to collect $5 per missed lesson.
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Matthew Polashek is a performer, composer, educator and audio-engineer living in Lexington, Kentucky. His work focuses on the development of a fusion of modern jazz, avant-garde and contemporary art-music composition and performance techniques. He holds an MFA in Music Composition from The Vermont College of Fine Arts, MA in Teaching Music from the City University of New York, and a BA in Jazz Studies from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, where he studied saxophone with John Salerno. A versatile performer, Matthew regularly performs and teaches saxophone, flute, clarinet, oboe and electronic woodwind instrument in a multitude of genres throughout the world. He performs with his own jazz-funk-fusion ensemble, the Matthew Polashek Funk Ensemble and has performed and recorded with internationally renowned artists including Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, David Liebman and Bryan Lynch. While living in New York City he performed at various internationally renowned venues including Birdland, Lincoln Center, and The Bowery Ballroom. Matthew received the 2020 Lexington Music Award for Best Wind/Brass Performer and the 2021 Appalachian Art and Entertainment Award for Best Wind and Brass. Additionally, he owns and operates a live event production, recording and broadcast company, Angry Baby Productions.
Josh Omaits
Instruments: Baritone (euphonium), Cornet, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the West Chester location!
Cancellation Policy
Please note my policies below:
● Payment must be made before each lesson takes place. No exceptions. This means
check or cash in hand, or electronic payment sent and received when you arrive for
lessons.
● Any lesson cancellations outside of National Holidays by the student or parent with notice via email, phone call, or
text message 24 hours or farther in advance will be moved to another day to make up
the time with no additional charge. This will allow me time to move the other students up
to that time slot. I will also hold myself accountable to the same policy as a teacher.
● Day-of cancellations or no-call-no-shows are not accepted except for in cases of true
emergency. In the case of a day-of, or no-call-no-show cancellation an invoice requiring
payment will be sent accordingly for lessons to continue. Any advance/monthly payment
will be counted for that lesson slot as well.
● For in-person lessons, if for any reason I suspect you to be sick in any way, the week’s
lesson will be ended, payment will not be refunded or counted towards the next lesson,
and lessons will continue as normal the following week.
● If you or your student’s instrument is not in working order outside of basic maintenance;
missing mouthpiece, missing instrument, missing parts, or requiring professional repair if
I deem necessary, I will treat the situation with the same policy as if the student were
sick. It does not matter if you are healthy if the instrument does not function. (Basic
maintenance means valves/slides needing lubricated.) I do not have replacement parts,
instruments, or mouthpieces on hand, so please plan accordingly if repairs are needed
for your instrument.
Thank you for your time and commitment to making lessons as enjoyable as possible!
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Josh Omaits is a highly sought-after Trombonist, Bass Trombonist, and Tubist based in the Cincinnati area performing and recording in all styles of music. He is equally proficient in all styles on all brass instruments from Trumpet, to Alto, Tenor, and Bass Trombone, to Tuba, as well as specialized instruments like Bass Trumpet.
Josh holds a Bachelor’s of Music in trombone and bass trombone performance from the prestigious College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati.
Josh can be seen regularly performing all over Ohio with such groups as the Dayton Philharmonic, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, the Queen City Opera, Ohio Metropolitan Pops Orchestra, The Rob Parton Big Band, The Cincy Brass, and many more! Josh has performed alongside several big-name artists such as John Fedchock, Conrad Herwig, Andrea Tofanelli, Till Bronner, Rex Richardson, and Fareed Haque.
Aside from performing, Josh is also an accomplished composer and arranger of brass works. His arrangements have been performed by the CCM Brass Choir, CCM Trombone Choir, The Ohio Metropolitan Pops Orchestra Brass, The Carillon Brass, The Cincy Brass, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and more! Some of his works have even been featured in films!
Josh teaches an exclusive studio of brass students ranging from beginners of all ages to high school and college-age students. His top students have received music scholarships to major universities.
Tuition is $100/month for 30 minute lessons or $140/month for 1 hour + 1-time $25 registration fee
Kevin Norton
Instruments: Alto Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone,
This teacher is available at these locations:
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Teacher Info
Dr. Kevin Norton earned his DMA in saxophone at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (where he studied with Dr. James Bunte). He has taught in the Cincinnati area for more than a decade; in addition, during the 2012–13 school year, he was also an Adjunct Professor (teachi
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Dr. Kevin Norton earned his DMA in saxophone at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (where he studied with Dr. James Bunte). He has taught in the Cincinnati area for more than a decade; in addition, during the 2012–13 school year, he was also an Adjunct Professor (teaching Intro to Music and music history) at The Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio. A native of Williamsburg, Kentucky, Kevin previously studied at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky under Dr. Nathan Nabb and Prof. Eugene Norden. At Morehead, Kevin earned a Bachelor’s degree (Summa cum laude) in Music Education and a Master of Music in saxophone performance. He has performed at several events held by the North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA), including Region 5 conferences at Northeastern Illinois University (2011), Bowling Green State University (2013) and IP-Fort Wayne (2017), as well as six national conferences between 2008 and 2020. Furthermore, he performed at the United States Navy Band’s International Saxophone Symposium in 2011 and 2015–20.
Brenda Mendenhall
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the West Chester location!
Cancellation Policy
If a student intends to discontinue lessons, a one month notice is appreciated.
Missed Lesson Policy
If a student is unable to attend a lesson, please notify me as soon as possible at one of the following contacts: brendam549@gmail.com or 513-314-2715. If a student arrives late for their lesson time, they will receive the remaining time of their lesson. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS- for continued progress Regular practice- 15-30 minutes per day, 5 days each week Bring all books to each lesson CANCELLATION Occasionally I need to cancel lessons due to weather conditions. I will notify you as soon as possible if that occurs. If 44 lessons are not offered due to unforeseen circumstances, I will prorate the tuition in December. If a student intends to discontinue lessons, a one month notice is appreciated.
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I have a Bachelor of Music degree from Miami University and am a certificated music teacher with the Ohio Department of Education. I also have a Master of Science degree in school counseling and I am a retired licensed school counselor. I have been teaching piano/keyboard lessons at Willis-Moeller Music since 1989. My lessons focus on necessary piano/keyboard basics and music or styles of interest to each student. I work with students aged 6 through adult years. Technology apps, white board work, and movement are also used to engage the younger students and assist with music development.
Tuition is $95/month
Kelsey Minarik
Instruments: Piano,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Lexington location!
Cancellation Policy
I require 24 hours notice cancellation.
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Mindfulness. Representation. Connection.
These three words embody my studio and teaching.
All three are born out of my own rocky relationship with piano. I’ve battled negative self-talk, feelings of worthlessness & inadequacy, performance anxiety, disastrous performances.
So I know how difficult learning & cultivating a musical craft can be. I know the ways we tear ourselves down. I know that unless we have the skills to navigate through the challenging times, piano lessons can constantly feel like a burden instead of a joy.
No matter our age, mindfulness, representation, and connection support us along the path to developing fruitful musical lives.
And yes, I teach all the necessities of playing piano: technique, aural skills, note reading, sight-reading, etc. because you can’t truly connect to the musical world if you don’t know the vocabulary. But we can’t learn the necessary vocabulary if we don’t feel safe enough to try new things. My studio is that safe space.
Wyatt Newman
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Tenor Saxophone,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Florence location!
Catherine Pauley
Instruments: Flute,
This teacher is available at these locations:
Click here to register for a class at the Lexington location!
Cancellation Policy
My cancellation policy is flexible. I am glad to reschedule lessons- but I require a 24 hour notice with the exception of emergencies.
Tuition Rate is $25 per half hour, or $40 for 1 hour
Missed Lesson Policy
My cancellation policy is flexible. I am glad to reschedule lessons- but I require a 24 hour notice with the exception of emergencies.
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I love playing flute and I am very passionate about quality music education. I have undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Education from Western Kentucky University and Jacksonville State University. I have taught all levels of flute students ranging from beginners to collegiate level flute players. My flute playing experience is eclectic to say the least! I have played principal flute in Western Kentucky University’s Symphonic Band and Orchestra and Jacksonville State University’s Wind Ensemble and played flute with the Gadsden Symphony Orchestra. In 2013 I was featured as a soloist on the Western Kentucky University Symphony Orchestra’s tour of China. At Western Kentucky University I founded our school’s Woodwind Quintet Gone With the Winds and pursued my interest in chamber music further playing principal flute in Jacksonville State University’s premier flute quartet. Most notably the Jacksonville State University flute quartet performed a full length recital at the San Diego National Flute Convention in 2016. Additionally I have also played the pennywhistle in an Irish band! Currently I teach elementary music in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
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Willis Music Eastgate Mall
4601 Eastgate Blvd.
Cincinnati, OH 45245
eastgate@willismusic.com
513.752.6341
Willis Music Florence
7567 Mall Rd.
Florence, KY 41042
florence@willismusic.com
859.525.6050
Willis Music Kenwood
8118 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
kenwood@willismusic.com
513.252.0445
Willis Music Lexington
130 W. Tiverton Way
Lexington, KY 40503
lexington@willismusic.com
859.273.4063
Willis Music West Chester
7850 Cox Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
westchester@willismusic.com
513.777.7474
WHY START PLAYING MUSIC?
The perks that come from playing an instrument will be music to your ears!
- Improves recollection and retention of verbal information
- Increases scores in math, science, reading, and language arts
- Increases average SAT and ACT scores
- Increases discipline and the ability to concentrate
- Improves work ethic
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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE
Benefits of making music for adults
Adults who start playing music report a decrease in stress, improvement in memory, and better mood. Since many health issues are related to stress, adults who play music enjoy better overall health. Eighty-five percent of adults wish they would have learned to play a musical instrument. If that’s you, please know that it’s never too late to start!
Your song starts here.
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WHY MUSIC LESSONS?
Learn the skills you need for your song to soar.
Whether you are a seasoned musician, a fifth grader starting band, or anything in between, music lessons are an integral part of your music journey. One-on-one coaching with an instructor will give you a step above the other members of your school, or garage band.
Not in a band? Music lessons benefit someone at any age when learning their instrument. Playing can calm your nerves after a long work day, or help you wind down around a campfire with some great friends and family. With Willis Music, your song starts here.
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