Our Teachers

Regan holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Oakland University and a masters degree in Voice Pedagogy from The Ohio State University. She has been teaching piano and voice lessons for a total of 10 years and loves that her experience has led her to incorporate a variety of learning strategies into her lessons, including games and songwriting in order to build confidence and creativity. She enjoys working with singers of all levels and with piano students that are getting started or at an intermediate point in their musical journey.

Matt Murphy is a music teacher with an infectious enthusiasm for music education. His background in jazz performance and years of experience have equipped him to teach piano and percussion in a broad and practical way. He has toured the US and Canada playing various styles of music, including jazz, latin, rock, and video game covers. His influences include Ben Folds, Shel Silverstein, Picasso, Mr. Rogers, Jack DeJohnette, Miles Davis, and all his past music teachers. With 20+ years of teaching experience, he’s eager to inspire through music.

Joe is a graduate of the Capital University Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, and has experience in teaching saxophone, woodwind methods, music theory, composition, and voice. With over 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages and ability levels, Joe is passionate about empowering people through music and is excited to teach through Musicologie!

Aaron is an experienced piano teacher, having taught for over 26 years. His teaching style is focused on traditional/classical styles, and he is dedicated to helping his students achieve quick progress by combining technical exercises, method books, supplementary material, clear weekly goals, and strong music theory. Aaron has a wealth of experience, having competed regularly in his youth and having previously managed/owned four music schools. He works with all ages and abilities, from children to adults, beginners to experts.

Danny plays guitar, bass, drum set, synthesizers of all sorts, and computers to make original music. He has been writing, performing and recording in different groups for the past fifteen years. He strongly believes in the importance of creativity and participation in artistic communities. Danny’s professional life has included working in special education, tailoring curriculum to meet the needs of individuals, and tutoring elementary school students. He understands that different humans learn differently and thinks it’s a good thing -- after all, if we all had the same brain, we’d all be making the same music, and that would get quite boring.

Liz Woolley is a versatile pianist and singer who studied at various colleges in Utah and received a music therapy degree from Utah State University. In addition to having played in several bluegrass bands and performing classical music, she has released several jazz albums and currently plays keyboard in the video game music band, ORB. When she isn't teaching at Musicologie, Liz also works as a music therapist at a school for people with autism or other developmental disabilities.

Nick Terelle has been a dedicated musician for over 20 years and graduated from the College of Wooster in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Theory and Composition. In 2016, Nick received his Master’s of Music in Jazz Pedagogy from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. His master’s thesis focused on teaching adolescent youth and designing an adaptable teaching curriculum that focuses on each student’s musical goals, needs, and interests. Since 2010, Nick has been active in the Columbus area (with a brief sabbatical teaching in Cleveland), and loves to perform, educate, and share his passion for music. Nick’s musical influences draw from a variety of styles, including jazz, rock, pop, electronica, as well as film and video game music....

A proponent of a “no holds barred” approach to modern creative improvised music, Will Strickler is an in-demand bassist performing throughout the United States. Will has toured the country as both a bandleader and sideman at notable venues such as Midtown Music Festival, Cliff Bells, Rockwood Music Hall, Bop Stop, BluJazz+, and many more. He has performed with highly acclaimed artists such as the grammy winning pop singer Daya, finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” Chris Jamison, Doc Robinson, Jess Baldwin, Lily Bloom, Zakk Jones, Sam Blakeslee, Dan Wilson and many more.

Nik Repka is a music teacher and performer with a passion for strings. He began his musical studies at the age of nine and decided to learn the viola and violin early in his teenage years. Throughout high school he was a member of numerous orchestras, including the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Ohio All-State Orchestra. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's of Music from The Ohio State University in 2014, and pursued additional coursework in higher mathematics. Nik performs in groups of all sizes on both violin and viola throughout Ohio, and enjoys arranging, transcribing, and engraving music. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, restoring his 110 year old house, dabbling in mechanics, and learning how things work.

Benjamin Maloney is a pianist, composer, and arranger from Toledo, Ohio. He began playing piano at age 6 and developed his craft at the University of Toledo, where he learned from acclaimed Jazz and Classical musicians. Ben has shared the stage with many jazz greats and is active in the Toledo and Columbus music scenes. He has been featured twice at the Jazz Master's Concert Series at the Kerrytown Concert House, and was a finalist in the 2013 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Competition. He is a member of Columbus-based bands Talking Ear and Waves de Aché.

Liz Drollinger has a B.A. in Music from Capital University and a Master’s in Music for Vocal Performance from Kent State University. She has sung roles, including Hansel from Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck, the Sorceress from Dido and Aeneas by Handel, and various choruses for opera and musical theater. She has experience teaching classical, pop, and musical theater. She has been passionate about music from a very young age and loves to show students how powerful music can be.

Andy Sipe is a music teacher from Summit, New Jersey who has been playing guitar since the age of eight. He attended The University of the Arts and The Ohio State University, where he graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies with a concentration in composition and a minor in Music Enterprises. He teaches guitar, bass, and piano, and continues to play music around Columbus with his own band, Andy Sipe & The Squeeze, and with other local jazz and jam bands.

Bobby Lucas is a composer, performer, and educator from Columbus, Ohio, with a Music Education degree from Mercyhurst University and a Master's in Music Composition from Ohio University. He has performed at jazz festivals, had his compositions performed and premiered, and been eligible for a Grammy nomination. He is committed to providing a positive yet challenging learning environment for all of his students, regardless of age or skill level.

Emily has been teaching private lessons since graduating from Capital University in 2013 and is deeply passionate about music in all its forms! After college, she sang with Opera Columbus and various professional choral ensembles, some of which took her on international tours. She moved to Los Angeles CA in 2016 where, in addition to teaching private lessons, she was vocal instructor for the theatre department at Santa Monica High School and general music teacher at Playa Vista Elementary. She was also soprano section leader for the Bay Area-based choral ensemble Choral Audacity, sang with the Los Angeles Vocal Ensemble, and Voices for Social Justice. Outside of the music world, Emily enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, and kickboxing.

Aster Kanke is a nonbinary composer and pianist. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Miami University and a Masters in Music from Wright State University. Under their previous name, Aster has arranged music for cabarets, accompanied vocal recitals, played recitals at anime conventions, released instrumental music on Spotify, and has even been sampled by the Wu-Tang Clan. In 2022, Aster had their orchestra piece, "Tone Poem in G Major 'Rain-Songs,'" premiered by the Wright State Chamber Orchestra as part of their Fall Strings Festival. Aster lives in Columbus, Ohio, with their fiancee and their cats.

Spencer Crawford is a bass clarinetist, singer, and pianist based in Columbus. They earned their bachelor of arts in music education from Muskingum University, and their masters degree in vocal performance and pedagogy from Ohio University. They are currently finishing up their degree in arts administration with an emphasis in theater production from Ohio University. They have been singing jazz as solos and with various bands throughout Ohio since 2016. Some of their favorite jazz standards are Stardust, Stormy Weather, and I'm Beginning to See the Light. Their most recent roles include Meg from Little Women with Ohio University and Baruska in Once with ArtsWest. They also play bass clarinet with the Southeastern Ohio Symphonic Winds.

Cynthia Lopez Olaya teaches voice and beginner piano with over a decade of experience teaching students of all levels and abilities. She earned a B.M. in Vocal Performance from OSU and a M.M. in Opera Performance from Boston Conservatory. Her philosophy is focused not only on the growth of a student’s musicianship but also on fostering growth physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally through a safe learning environment. Her holistic approach is collaborative; it meets the students where they are at in life and provides curated tools specific to the individual student’s goals. She teaches musical theater, pop/contemporary, and classical styles. When she is not teaching she is performing nationally with professional companies

Aubrey Liston is a performer, recording artist, producer, songwriter and registered Suzuki teacher based in Columbus Ohio. She served as Graduate Teaching Assistant to Dr. Wesley Baldwin at University of Tennessee-Knoxville and completed her undergraduate at Ohio State University studying with Mark Rudoff. She has taught students ranging from 3-70 years old.

Rachel is a soprano and graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in Economics, Music - Vocal Performance, and Spanish. Her studies were concentrated in Classical and Musical Theatre, although she enjoys all genres! She first began singing in children's choruses and started classical study at the age of 15. Due to having vocal cord surgery to remove a polyp at 20, Rachel places a strong emphasis on vocal health through technique to ensure her students develop strong vocal foundations for any type of singing. When not making music, she enjoys watching video essays and spending time in the city!

Zechariah (he/him) grew up in the greater Lansing, Michigan area before attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. There he earned his Bachelors of Choral Music Education. Zechariah served as the Choral & Theatre Director at Plant City High School in Plant City, FL and as the Choral & Musical Theatre Director at Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus. Along with teaching, Zechariah is an active singer, performing and recording with central Ohio's vocal ensemble, ProArteOHIO and as part of the Schola ensemble at St. Joseph's Cathedral in downtown Columbus. In his free time, Zechariah enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time at home with their animal companions; A tabby cat, Laszlo and golden retriever, Dottie.

Marcella holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The Ohio State University and a Master of Music in Opera Performance from Oklahoma City University. As a performer, she has appeared internationally, including with orchestra in Austria, and is a sought-after soloist in the Columbus area. In addition to her classical training, Marcella is a five-time winner of the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) competition. Marcella brings a holistic, joy-filled approach to her teaching, inspiring students to develop both their technical skill and artistic expression!

Spencer Morelock is a laid-back music teacher with 7 years of experience, specializing in drum set and world percussion. Holding a Psychology degree from Ohio University, Spencer brings a unique perspective to teaching. He enjoys exploring world percussion instruments and performs with his jazz-fusion/neosoul band crabswithoutlegs often. Spencer's teaching style is adaptable, catering to early learners, kids, and adults alike. You can find him sharing his passion for music in Lewis Center and Grandview, where he creates a welcoming environment for all ages to discover the joy of rhythm and groove.