Our Teachers

Katherine Calvey: Flute, picc, alto flt. chamber music, music theory & recorder. Teaches: pro.(auditions), college prep, advanced, intermediate & beginner. BILINGUAL English/ Spanish. She was the principal flutist of an orchestra in Mexico & international soloist. Masters of Music -U. Michigan (full talent scholarship). Bachelors of Music - Peabody/Johns Hopkins University. She's won numerous national music competitions & performed on major stages including Carnegie Hall. Principal orchestral flutist, recitalist, master class professor & recording artist with 3 CDs. Many of her students have gone onto successful music careers. She welcomes all ages and levels of students & believes lessons should be fun for all!

Patrick has been playing music since he was 9 years old and plays bass, guitar, and drums. Coming from a musical family, he started off playing bass guitar and soon after taught himself how to play guitar and drums with the desire to write and record his own music. After high school, Patrick continued his studies at Cuyahoga Community College and Berklee College Of Music where he studied bass guitar, jazz studies, and recording engineering. Patrick plays in the local RnB band, Collin Miller and The Brother Nature among other local acts. As a teacher, he strives to help his students foster their love of music through their own unique voice and style.

Carlo M. Reynoso-Rojas is a singer, songwriter, music producer, and educator with over 20 years of experience performing and 15 years teaching. He loves helping singers discover their authentic voice and express themselves with freedom and confidence. Drawing from contemporary vocal technique and creative exploration, Carlo creates a supportive space where every student can grow as an artist and connect deeply with the music they love.

Gwen Baier is a dedicated music educator with a Master's in Vocal Performance from Shenandoah University and a Bachelor's from Marywood University, where she minored in Theatre. She teaches voice, piano, and acting across various genres, including classical, musical theatre, gospel, and contemporary. A two-time 1st Place winner in the NATS District and Mid-Atlantic Classical Vocal Competitions, Gwen employs a technique-driven, enthusiastic approach to help students achieve their artistic potential.

When he was young, Chase self taught guitar and piano, then joining choir in high school. He started his career with an internship at an animation studio, editing sound and writing music. He went on to pursue a Music Composition Degree at Baldwin Wallace University under the tutelage of Dr Needham. There, he studied voice as a primary instrument and piano as a secondary instrument. After college, Chase went on to intern at a music studio where he learned how to be a sound engineer and at one point ran his own studio. Chase became the lead guitarist and vocalist for the band COE. In the two years they got to perform all over Ohio, even opening for the band YES in 2024. He currently performs in his own group Dead Internet Society.

Hello, my name is Dominick! I was born and raised in Northeast, Ohio. I received my BA in Performance for Guitar from Ashland University. I enjoy playing and listening to all sorts of different music including; rock, blues, country, folk, bluegrass, jazz, classical and many more! Outside of music I enjoy outdoor activities like golfing and taking my cat Ghost for walks. Come join me for guitar or electric bass guitar lessons!

Emily fell in love with the piano after receiving her first RadioShack kiddie keyboard as a toddler. Lessons followed, and she explored the piano's expressive potential, replicating film scores by ear and improvising her own music. Her love for storytelling led to a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Music. She has played in classical, jazz, and "innovative" ensembles, and now performs on the local music scene as a wedding pianist, freelancer, church music director, and accompanist. With nearly 3 years of teaching experience, Emily offers private lessons and group classes with a holistic approach: Coming alongside artists of all ages/levels to share the joy of practical, real-world music-making and skill-building. To your unique musical goals!

Hailed as “world class” by Cleveland.com, classical guitarist Scott Schlegel enjoys an active career as both teacher and performer, serving Cleveland and the surrounding area. Scott enjoys reaching audiences in various settings, sharing his music at events and as a celebrated stand-alone performer. His performance repertoire is extensive, covering a wide array of genres and styles, with music dating as far back as 1500’s to present day. Scott studied at the University of Akron, graduating from the top of his class where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance and studied with renowned guitarist James Marron. As someone who recognizes music and its ability to reach both the self and others, Scott shares his passion with oth...

Stuart has been a teaching piano in the Northeast Ohio area since 2012, and has studied piano for 30 years. He studied his Bachelor's of Music in Piano at Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music under Robert Mayerovitch. In addition to teaching, he also works as an accompanist locally, working collaboratively with both students and other professionals. Stuart has a love and affinity for music, teaching students of all ages and abilities to continue to foster a love of piano, and working in all styles of music from classical to jazz to pop. Helping his students to accomplish their musical goals is always his top priority!