--- title: "Music Teachers in Lewis Center, OH | Musicologie" description: "Meet the certified, background-checked music teachers at Musicologie Lewis Center and find a teacher who fits your goals." canonical_url: "https://musicologie.com/locations/lewis-center/music-teachers" meta: "og:description": "Meet the certified, background-checked music teachers at Musicologie Lewis Center and find a teacher who fits your goals." "og:image": "https://a-us.storyblok.com/f/1021609/960x640/1c7521ef9c/teacher-playing-the-organ-with-a-student.jpeg/m/" "og:image:height": "640" "og:image:width": "960" "og:title": "Music Teachers in Lewis Center, OH | Musicologie" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://musicologie.com/llms.txt) # **Our Teachers** Our teachers at Musicologie Lewis Center all have different specialties, histories, and educations. Some have masters or doctorate degrees. Some have toured professionally. Some focus on early childhood education. They love figuring out what inspires each individual student and we pride ourselves on finding the perfect teacher-student match. You'll see certification badges next to many of our teachers. That means they have passed one of five levels of the [**Musicologie Teacher Certification Program**](https://musicologielessons.com/teacher-certification-program/), which quantifies their experience, leadership, and ongoing professional development. **Music Teachers ** ### **Musicologie Lewis Center** ![Profile Picture for Nia D.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Y75sM3fphkhrxaaPq678az0Q39nm0anUgWGbxGUn.png) Nia D. She/her Violin **Musicologie Certified M2** Nia Dewberry is an experienced violinist and music teacher with a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Music degree from Bowling Green State University. She began playing violin at age 11 and has won multiple scholarship competitions. Nia has performed in various pit orchestras and aims to enrich the lives of children in underserved areas through music. She teaches children and adults of all levels, teaching classical music as well as jazz, rock and roll, and country. Her goal is to help her students play the music they want to play, and to see the joy on their faces when they do. [Book with Nia](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Elena C.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Elena-Cruz-Lopez1725309516.webp) Elena C. She/her Violin, Piano, Viola **Musicologie Certified M2** Dr. Elena Cruz-Lopez is a musicologist and violinist. She began playing violin at age 12 in Puerto Rico and continued while in high school in South Bend, IN. She graduated from Valparaiso University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music in violin performance. In 2024, Elena earned her Ph.D. in Musicology with a graduate minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from The Ohio State University. When she's not teaching lessons, Elena works at The Loft Violin Shop where she helps string players around central Ohio from beginners to professionals. Elena is also an organizer for TEMPO: Music and Arts Camp, a summer camp for girls, non-binary, and trans youth ages 12-18. [Book with Elena](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Rhea G.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Rhea-Garg1672938973.webp) Rhea G. She/her Piano, Cello **Musicologie Certified M2** Rhea has been involved in music since she was a child. She started playing the piano in elementary school, and has spent over a decade playing classical music along with the occasional pop and rock music. She also took an interest in singing, and joined the Columbus Children's Choir. Here, she got the opportunity to perform in Austria, Hungary, Spain, France, Carnegie Hall, and numerous venues throughout central Ohio. Rhea expanded her musical abilities further by playing the cello. She joined her school orchestras and performed at community events. She is currently a member of the Ohio Chamber Musicians Orchestra located in central Ohio, and the Campus Orchestra at The Ohio State University where she is also pursuing music minor. [Book with Rhea](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Rita J.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Rita-Jones1706119720.webp) Rita J. She/her Piano, Organ **Musicologie Certified M2** Rita has been a teacher at heart since childhood. She loves finding patterns and similarities in Western Music and other cultures’ musical forms. She has taught music for over 20 years. Inspired by Daris McCoun, her first piano/organ teacher, she learned theory and improvisation through gospel and classical styles. Rita has taught in the area and in Japan. She welcomes students of many cultures, and wants to learn from them! Rita brings skills in ear-training (Suzuki) and note-reading through several methods, including online resources. She believes every student can find their best way to learn, and tries to match her approach to the needs of any student, any age. [Book with Rita](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Jaryn D.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Jaryn-Danz1709823380.webp) Jaryn D. She/her Violin, Viola **Musicologie Certified M3** Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Jaryn Danz is a violist and teacher in the Columbus area. She believes that everyone can have fun learning an instrument, so she prioritizes positive reinforcement and humor in lessons. Jaryn holds bachelors and masters degrees in music performance from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and the University of Colorado Boulder respectively. She has recently performed with the Worthington Chamber Orchestra, the Newark-Granville Symphony, and the Columbus Children's Theater. In her free time, she does a lot of knitting. [Book with Jaryn](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for John W.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/John-Watson1722278309.webp) John W. He/his Voice **Musicologie Certified M1** Dr. John Watson is a passionate music educator and performer with over 10 years of teaching experience and 20 years of performing experience. He has received praise for his performances in opera, with a repertoire ranging from Mozart to Puccini. Dr. Watson has also showcased his talent on stages in Italy and has a diverse concert and oratorio repertoire. As an educator, he has helped students achieve their artistic goals and founded USC's Liederabend program. Dr. Watson holds degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Southern California. He is actively pursuing a career in higher education and currently resides in Dublin, Ohio. [Book with John](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Kendall B.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Kendall-Baver1731822104.webp) Kendall B. He/his Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano, Ukulele **Musicologie Certified M1** Kendall Baver is an alumni of Capital University, having studied Jazz Studies with an emphasis in guitar. Kendall has been playing guitar since he was 11, has been gigging around the Columbus scene since he was in high school, and has touring experience across the Midwest and Northeast US. Kendall’s main genres of expertise are rock, jazz, metal, reggae, and funk, while also having a lot of experience in classical style guitar. He has 5 years teaching experience in Columbus at several studios and to all age ranges in situations ranging from 1 on 1 to classroom settings. [Book with Kendall](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for David "DJ" E.]() David "DJ" E. He/his Drum Set, Percussion, Piano **Musicologie Certified M1** David Esselburn, a music teacher from Ohio, has been immersed in music from a young age due to his musical family background. With a Bachelor's in Music from Muskingum University and graduate studies at Bowling Green State University, he has been involved in various musical groups such as jazz bands, rock bands, steel drums, choirs, orchestras, and wind ensembles. David's teaching experience spans across drum lines, percussion ensembles, and private lessons covering drum set, classical percussion, and marching percussion. He prioritizes a personalized approach to music education, recognizing the uniqueness of each student, with the aim of instilling a deep love for music and helping students to discover their own musical identity. [Book with David "DJ"](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Rachel M.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Rachel-Madore1733177000.webp) Rachel M. She/her Voice, Piano **Musicologie Certified M2** 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! [Book with Rachel](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Nicole S.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Nicole-Savastuk1752946703.png) Nicole S. She/her Piano, Voice **Musicologie Certified M2** Nicole Savastuk is a passionate and experienced music educator specializing in piano and voice. With a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and several years of teaching experience in both public schools and private settings, she brings a blend of structured technique and joyful creativity to every lesson. Nicole is trained as a classical pianist, with a special love for expressive repertoire like Clair de Lune and Chopin’s Ballade No. 1. As a former high school choir director, she’s well-versed in guiding students of all ages and experience levels, always aiming to build confidence, musicality, and personal connection to the music. [Book with Nicole](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Jennifer S.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Jennifer-Sugerik1753791576.png) Jennifer S. She/her Piano, Voice, Organ **Musicologie Certified M2** A Music Ed graduate of BGSU, Jennifer began her 33 year teaching career in northern Ohio. After marriage, she taught in Virginia, North Carolina, and central Ohio. Her students earned consistent Superior Ratings at Contest and have earned positions in state honor’s choirs. Many former students have pursued careers in music such as opera, church music, musical theater, sound design, talent management, composing, and teaching. She is a professional organist, pianist, and vocalist. She believes everyone has a musician inside of them and experiencing the beauty, community, and fun of music making is integral to the well-being of humanity. [Book with Jennifer](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Zechariah S.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Zechariah-Shrum1757438181.png) Zechariah S. He/his Voice, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Bass Guitar **Musicologie Certified M1** 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. [Book with Zechariah](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Drew P.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Drew-Powell1758638366.png) Drew P. He/his Piano **Musicologie Certified M2** A pianist from Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in music performance from Ohio State University, I have been teaching private lessons intermittently for a few years. I perform with various groups in Central Ohio, most notably Crabswithoutlegs. I have experience in a wide range of musical styles, although jazz has been the main focus of my study, and I am passionate about discussing and teaching a variety of genres. [Book with Drew](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Beth S.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Beth-Sturgeon1759189838.png) Beth S. Voice, Trumpet, Piano, French Horn **Musicologie Certified M2** I hold a Bachelor's in French Horn Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and have taught and performed in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Pennsylvania, New York, and Boston areas. I currently teach in and around Columbus and am a NAfME member. I homeschooled my five children, three of whom went on to schools such as Berklee College of Music, The Hartt School of Music, and Eastman School of Music. I am excited to be a part of the Musicologie community. [Book with Beth](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Christian S.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Christian-Sturgeon1764887547.png) Christian S. He/his Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Piano, Banjo **Musicologie Certified M2** Christian is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and composer with over a decade of professional experience. Currently, he is studying at Berklee College of Music, majoring in scoring for film, TV, and video games. Proficient in a variety of musical styles, Christian has a particular passion for acoustic guitar, jazz, and hard rock. He emphasizes using music that students love to teach many different techniques, theory, and effective practice methods. Originally from Massachusetts, Christian now enjoys engaging with Ohio's music scene. In his leisure time, he loves traveling, hiking, retro video games, and caring for his two pugs and bearded dragon. [Book with Christian](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Leland G.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Leland-Greene1775150218.png) Leland G. He/his Oboe, English Horn, Flute **Musicologie Certified M1** **Community Manager** A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Leland Greene is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he later served as Interim Lecturer of Oboe. During his appointment, he coached chamber music, lectured woodwind methods courses, and taught applied oboe, reed-making, and studio masterclasses. He also served as Adjunct Professor of Oboe at Columbia College before returning to Ohio. As a recorded soloist, Dr. Greene has performed concerti with orchestras, including works by Vivaldi, Lebrun, Goossens, and Ulysses Kay. He currently performs with The Colour of Music Festival Orchestra, Accord Symphony, Washington Opera Society, and freelances throughout the Midwest and the Southeast as a performer, educator, and professional reed maker. [Book with Leland](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Marisa M.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Marisa-Moore1779344363.png) Marisa M. She/they Violin, Viola, Ukulele, Cello, Piano **Musicologie Certified M1** Marisa, born in Columbus, Ohio, attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from Whetstone High School in 2007. She served six years in the United States Marine Corps as a Maintenance Management Specialist before earning a BA in Music from The Ohio State University in 2018. Now a music educator and freelance musician in central Ohio, Marisa is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who performs with local bands, symphony, and pit orchestras. She founded and leads the Clintonville Community Jazz Band and has been with the Clintonville Community Band since age 15. Marisa is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of music in her students and making music accessible to everyone. [Book with Marisa](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Jakob S.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Jakob-Stephens1782145271.png) Jakob S. He/his Drum Set, Voice, Bass Guitar, Piano **Musicologie Certified M1** Jakob Stephens is a graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance - Jazz Percussion who has attended countless masterclasses, performances (both related and unrelated to the University setting) and has had the opportunity to study Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. He has also shared the stage with Snarky Puppy and opened for Afroman, as well as performed more times than he can count! Jakob's teaching style starts with fundamentals, hoping to impart the wisdom that can be best described with an analogy, "one cannot build a stable house upon a weak foundation." [Book with Jakob](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Clayton M.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Clayton-Messinger1785629465.png) Clayton M. He/his Euphonium, Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone Horn, Tuba, Piano **Musicologie Certified M1** Hi! My name is Clayton Messinger, and I'm going into my final year at tOSU as a low brass Music Performance major. I love performing (shocking!), educating, and composing music! Following these loves, I give semesterly recitals at tOSU, clinic at highschools around Ohio, and compose/arrange lots for euphonium, my primary instrument. Beyond just music, I love skating, working out, and gaming. I hope to meet you soon! (If you aren't sure how to start a conversation with me, just mention brass pedagogy and I'll do all the talking!) [Book with Clayton](https://app.musicologie.com/get-started?location=lewis-center) ![Profile Picture for Max H.](https://app.musicologie.com/api/image-service/96x96/profile-photos/Max-Henderson1785926347.png) Max H. He/his Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Piano **Musicologie Certified M1** Max Henderson is a 5th-year Music Education student at The Ohio State University. He has played with bands both inside and outside the university. He has performed at festivals, including the Strawberry Jam Festival, as well as other private events. Max is passionate about teaching others and learning more about himself in the process. With a grounded teaching philosophy, a background in the arts, and experience in more demanding hobbies such as rowing, he knows the ins and outs of leading students to the next level of playing. 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