Private Lessons
Ms. Annabelle S, Viola

Background: Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music, bachelor's degree in viola performance. She continues her studies for a masters at the Cleveland Institute of Music with Lynne Ramsey of the Cleveland Orchestra. She has been teaching privately for 7 years.
From Annabelle: "Whether a student is playing just for fun, or wants to become a professional, lessons with me are encouraging and constructive while maintaining intense attention to detail. A healthy balance between fun and focus is essential in helping every student to explore their full potential.
I tailor my teaching style to each student in a way that fosters both personal and intellectual growth, and most importantly, a love for music!"
Ages she teaches: 6 +
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Ms. Jennifer C, Piano

Background: Cleveland Institute of Music, piano performance. Ms. Jennifer is an award-winning pianist. Among her many prizes, she took 1st Prize at the Indonesia Steinway Piano Competition, 1st Prize at the Indonesia Pusaka International Piano Competition, Gold Prize at the Chopin International Piano Competition at Kuala Lumpur, 1st Prize at the Asia International Piano Academy, and 1st prize in the UCSI International Piano Competition in Malaysia, among other competitions. She has been teaching for over 4 years. Ms. Jennifer is patient and loves working together with students of all ages. She customizes her lessons to each student so they are fully able to learn and enjoy playing the piano.
Ms. Jennifer teaches from ages 5 +
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Mr. Nik R, Guitar, Bass

"Mr. Nik is the greatest. Knowledgeable. Personable. We have really enjoyed the last year with him." - Jim Semmens
Background: Oberlin Conservatory of Music, guitar performance. Mr. Nik is an international prize-winning guitarist and teacher. He took first place in the Sydney Eisteddfod Guitar in 2019 and 2021 respectively and was a selected member for performing for the Encore Recital series at the Sydney Opera House in 2020. In 2023, Mr. Nik won the prestiguous Tuesday Musical Guitar Competition and placed second in the Adelaide International Guitar Competition. He was invited to perform solo recitals with the Sydney Classical Guitar Society and the Tuesday Musical Club. He also took second place in the Parkening International Youth Competition in 2019. He was awarded the Ernest Hatch Wilkens Memorial Prize for Academic Excellence. Mr. Nik has been teaching over 5 years.
Mr. Nik has a passion for showing students from a young age the way to gain a mindful understanding of efficient and relaxed playing, while lowering the risk of injury. He teaches all styles from classical to rock and all popular music. He enjoys helping students learn the music they want to play.
Ages he teaches: 6 +
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Ms. Katie R, Piano

Background: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, piano performance and history. She has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, and can be regularly heard giving solo and collabortive performances in small/large ensemble works. She has over 6 years teaching experience in private piano lessons.
Katie loves sharing her passion for music with her students. In lessons, Katie strives to provide her students with a strong foundation of rhythm, technique, note-reading, and artistic creativity. While creating a focused and driven lesson environment, Katie’s main goal is for her students to enjoy playing and gain a lifelong appreciation for music.
She enjoys listening to all genres of music, but mainly performs classical music. Away from the piano, Katie enjoys reading, spending time with her cats, hiking, and creating classical music content for her instagram, @thepianoplayer_ .
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Ms. Mercedes, Violin, Viola, Online Lessons

Make faster progress with Ms. Mercedes as she gives the insights and techniques that only great violinists know. Join her online as she teaches all levels. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
"I learned more in one session than I have in numerous lessons with other teachers."
"The girls love Mercedes." - Mrs. Adams, mother (daughter's 7 and 9, online lessons)
Background: Ms. Mercedes is a world record-setting, concert violinist who has performed in some of the greatest international scenes, including her Carnegie Hall debut recital where she performed the complete Paganini's 24 Caprices at age 10. She holds the world record as the youngest ever to have performed and recorded Paganini's 24 Caprices on DVD and CD released in May 2012. She has been invited to perform at a young age with orchestras such as the Markham Symphony Orchestra, and the National Chamber Ensemble “Kiev Soloists” with violin virtuoso, Shlomo Mintz. She was awarded full scholarships from three major institutes namely the Juilliard School, the New England Conservatory of Music and the Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music. She was appointed as Concertmaster/Co-Concertmaster by the Music Director for Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra. She has given concert tours and performs on a 1623 Giovanni Paola Maggini violin. Mercedes is currently pursuing a master’s degree in violin performance at Yale University on a full scholarship.
She helps students overcome the most difficult challenges of the violin just as she did and is accepting students of all levels, beginning to advanced.
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Ms. Somlee L, Piano

Background: Ms. Somlee earned her master's degree from Illinois State University with a double major in piano performance and collaborative piano. She earned both a bachelor's and another master's degree from Kookmin University in Korea. She took first place in the 2019 International Piano Festival in Naleczow, Poland. She has been teaching for over 6 years.
What are lessons like with Ms. Somlee?
"My two sons (4th-grader and 1st-grader at the time) took piano lessons with Ms. Somlee last year and it was a very rewarding experience for the whole damily. Both boys started as complete beginners and learned a lot during the year. With encouragement from Ms Somlee, both also participated in the end of year recital and felt very proud of their performances. The kids felt very comfortable with Ms. Somlee, she balanced being firm and being fun really well. She was also very patient when my younger son wanted to do things his his own way. She followed a method book and made sure the kids didnt have any gaps in their knowledge but also listened to the kids interests and guided them through songs they had picked for themselves..."
Ages she teaches: 6 +
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Ms. Xenia B, Piano
Background: Ms. Xenia holds a Bachelor's degree in piano performance from Ohio State University and has been a piano faculty of the School since 2016.
What are lessons like with Ms. Xenia?
"Xenia is a wonderful teacher and my daughter loves being taught by her. She makes it very enjoyable!" (on Google) - Tony Paoletto, father
"Avon School of Music is an excellent place for all learners to go to experience music. Ms. Xenia, who teaches my daughter, does a great job instilling confidence and excitement in young learners. If you have an aspiring musician, I highly recommend the Avon School of music!" (on Google) - Mary Carlson, mother
Ages she teaches: 5 +
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Mr. Austin P, Piano

Background: Cleveland Institute of Music, bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance. He has participated in numerous piano competitions in the Bay Area and has won numerous awards. He was the recipient of the radio station KDFC Classical Star Search “People’s Choice Award” in 2009. He participated in the Zeiter Competition, East Bay Music Festival, Ross Mckee Piano Competition, United States Open Music Competition, etc..
"Lessons have been going great! He is the best teacher..." Emily Nehls, mother
From Mr. Austin: "I like my students to learn that piano is quite a fun instrument, and with enough time and dedication, you will come to see how easy it is as well. I want to instill an understanding of the theory or math that is behind music. Even for young students, this is important to learn while also having fun! A typical lesson always involves playing and learning some form of warm-up techniques before getting into the major portion, which involves learning new pieces and perhaps even songs they may have heard or want to play. I also encourage all my students to improvise on the piano, because real joy comes from it."
Ages he teaches: 6 +
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Mr. Brian M, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, Guitar

Background: Mr. Brian holds a Bachelor of Music in trumpet performance from Otterbein University and a Masters of Music in trumpet performance and other brass instruments from Morehead State University. He also taught guitar while on the faculty of Morehead State University. He has been teaching for over 10 years.
What are lessons like with Mr. Brian?
"My 10 year old started lessons a year ago for trumpet. We are so impressed with how much he has learned, and he looks forward to his lesson each week. We are so grateful!" (on Google) - Joyce Jordan, mother
"My son comes to guitar lessons, and has for some time now. He absolutely loves coming! The staff is always so quick to respond to messages and are always so kind and communicative." (on Google) - Jennifer Shorter, mother
"It’s a very good music school. We really like it. The teacher is excellent!" (on Google) - Amanda Lavriha, mother
"My nine year-old son has been a student at Avon School of Music since February of 2021. He plays the trumpet and is with Mr. Brian. My son is making great progress and he enjoys his lessons. I regularly hear Mr. Brian giving my son positive comments and he is very encouraging. Mr. Brian is professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Avon School of Music." (on Google) - Julie Archer, mother
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Ms. Arianna, Voice

Background: Ms. Arianna is a second-year graduate assistant at Cleveland State University studying for her Masters in Music, with a concentration on Vocal Performance. She specializes in early music, such as Ancient Chant and Baroque Music, but also has experience teaching and singing musical theater and contemporary music. Arianna has over ten years of experience studying and working professionally as a soloist, cantor, and director of choirs in church services and concerts singing chant, solo music, and polyphony. After years of being a vocal coach in her own private studio, she began teaching at Avon School of Music in April of 2023. Currently, Arianna sings with the Blossom Festival Chorus and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. In addition to her career in music, Arianna is a critical care nurse at the Cleveland Clinic. She has been teaching voice for over 5 years.
From Ms. Arianna: “My first goal for my students is to help and guide them in finding their own unique voice. I will help my students gain awareness of their voice and body as an instrument, become comfortable with efficient vocal production associated with both classical and contemporary styles of singing and increase their knowledge of vocal repertoire and basic music theory. Students will also learn individual practice skills and successful performance strategies.“
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Ms. Bee O, Piano
Background: Ms. Bee holds a B.A with emphasis in piano performance and piano pedagogy from Mount Union University and has been teaching over 10 years.
What are lessons like with Ms. Bee?
"Love this place for my baby girl to learn music. all the staff are friendly especially Mrs bee. she is so professional and kind with kids." (on Google) - Nastaran Mardaneh, mother
"My 5 yr daughter takes piano classes with Ms. Bee here. She is an amazing teacher. She has built a strong sense of relationship with my kid in her class. I think this is very important for reaching our educational goals for such young kids. I strongly recommend them." (on Google) - Sadeq Malakooti, father
"My son is learning Piano here for last one year. We have very good experience and he love this school." (on Google) - Arindam Barman
Ages she teaches: 3 1/2 +
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Ms. Bethany, Guitar, Voice

All lessons are online with our easy to use portal
"Thank you!! Addy LOVES HER!!" - Mrs. Eidel, mother (online lessons)
Background: Baldwin Wallace University, B.A. in Music performance, guitar and composition.
From Ms. Bethany: "In teaching my students, I hope to see them grow and excel at what they are passionate about while also creating an atmosphere for questions and engagement between the student and teacher. My goals are to teach them how to play any song in any genre that they love and learn to teach themselves a new song by gaining a deeper understanding of music theory."
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Ms. Paulina Y, Voice

All lessons online with our easy to use online portal
Background: Award-winning soprano and actress Ms. Paulina is best known for her portrayal of Tuptim in the 2018 US National Tour and 2019 UK/International Tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of The King and I. She was also recently nominated for a Jeff Award for her outstanding work in the show that was produced at Chicago’s Drury Lane Theatre.
Aside from acting, she does voiceover work for TV shows and films and was featured as a solo vocalist on the soundtrack of the Emmy Award-winning Amazon Prime series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Season 4). She has also worked as a principal artist with various theatre companies and festivals including Drury Lane Theatre, Opera Hong Kong, Pan Asian Repertory, New York Musical Theatre Festival, NY Lyric Opera, NAAP, and Philippine Opera Company. She is fluent in several languages and dialects including Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, Filipino and English.
Ms. Paulina is a recipient of several awards including the 2015 American Prize in Collegiate Art Song and Oratorio and the Phyllis Bryn-Julson Award at the 2014 Civic Morning Musicals Voice Competition. She is an alumna of Manhattan School of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music and graduated cum laude from De La Salle University-Manila with a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
From Paulina: “As a teacher, I help students find and connect to their own voice. In lessons, we focus on building healthy singing habits, honing musicianship and creative expression, and celebrating vocal breakthroughs. For new students, the initial lesson will consist of a brief discussion about music background and goals, an assessment of where the student is at, and developing a customized vocal roadmap for the student. Succeeding lessons begin with an exploration of vocal technique including breathing and vocal exercises and application of technique through song work.”
What are lessons like? "Lessons have been going great! I really feel like I'm starting to understand how to use my voice through the technical knowledge she provides. Each lesson I feel improvement. She gives great feedback and encouragement. I always feel motivated after each lesson." Abi Mendez, current online student
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Ages she teaches: 6 +
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Ms. Shayna R, Violin, Viola, Cello, Pre-school Piano

Background: Ms. Shayna holds a Master of Music degree from Cleveland State University in violin performance and a Bachelor of Music degree from West Virginia University in violin performance where she also studied cello. She also has an associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Tri-C and is certified in early childhood music education. She was a former Suzuki program director in California prior to 2016.
Ms. Shayna has performed with the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra, Central Florida Symphony Orchestra, Central Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Youngstown Symphony, the Canton Symphony Orchestra, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, the Ohio Valley Symphony, and the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. During her overseas career, she performed with the Peterborough Symphony, Ely Sinfonia, Cambridge Orchestra, and the K239 Chamber Orchestra. Today she continues to perform with the Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra.
She's been teaching for 30 years and joined the faculty of Avon School of Music in 2016.
Ages she teaches: 2 +
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Mr. Damian F, Violin, Viola

Background: Mr. Damian received his Bachelor’s in Viola Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. During his time there he participated in music festivals such as Rencontres Musicales Internationales des Graves, played in various chamber ensembles, and performed works from Haydn to Beethoven to Shostakovich in the Concert and Philharmonia orchestras. He studied with Dr. Catharine Lees and Rebe Barnes. Damian strives to create a positive and encouraging environment for all students and to continue developing his teaching skills to work more effectively with students of any age. In his spare time he enjoys baking and taking care of his dog Clyde. Mr. Damian teaches both viola and violin.
Wednesday at Avon
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Mr. David L, Cello

Background: Mr. David holds a bachelor’s degree in cello performance from the National Conservatory of the National University of Colombia. He holds both a master’s in chamber music from Kent State University, where he studied with the highly-acclaimed Miami String Quartet, and a master’s in cello performance.
What are lessons like with Mr. David?
"We’ve been extremely pleased with our son’s cello lessons with Mr. David...Our son has some learning challenges. Mr. David is beyond patient and extremely encouraging. No matter how difficult the lesson seems, it is a positive experience for our son. He admires Mr. David and says he is “pretty good” on cello - high praise from 9 year old!" (on Google) - Gina Huffman
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Mr. Peyton A, Clarinet

Background: Oberlin Conservatory of Music, clarinet performance with Richard Hawkins. Mr. Peyton is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy where he studied with Dr. Bryan Conger. Mr. Petyon is an avid chamber musician, orchestral clarinetist, new music advocate, and competition performer.
From Mr. Peyton: "A typical lesson with me will be fundamentals, repertoire, and teaching productive practice habits. Each lesson will be curated for the student allowing them to learn and grow in a productive way. During lesson one I will evaluate the students playing and where their strengths may be. It is important to know that I am very strong on fundamentals and if the student practices their fundamentals regularly, if not daily, then we will be able to cover more ground in our lessons."
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Mr. Rob P, Drums, Percussion
Background: Mr. Rob holds a Bachelor's in drum performance from University of Hartford and has been teaching for 3 years. He joined Avon School of Music in 2022.
"Mr. Rob is very patient and keeps students motivated!"
From Mr. Rob: "My primary goal is for all students to gain an appreciation of music that will last a lifetime. Beginners will learn to read music, and do activities to improve their listening. This includes hearing basic rhythms and playing them back, as well as playing simple songs.
Intermediate and advanced students will sight read music, play along with music, and work on music they bring in, whether it be from school band or it's just a song they've been listening to. The student will gain skills to play their favorite music at home or with other people, and any student who may be interested in studying music in college someday will gain knowledge to give them a head start. Ultimately, I want lessons to be engaging and educational for students of all ages and skill levels."
Ages he teaches: 6 +
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Mr. Steven B, Double Bass

Background: Steven received his Master of Music from the Cleveland Institute of Music in the studio of Scott Dixon. Before that, he studied Music Education at Belmont University and received his Bachelor of Music, studying bass with Craig Nelson. Steven has played with numerous ensembles around Northeast Ohio including the Firelands Symphony, Mansfield Symphony.
Feedback: "We are writing in praise of Robert’s upright bass teacher, Mr. Steven B, who has been working with Robert this summer. Mr. Steven is really enthusiastic and encouraging. He helps Robert grow as a musician and feel good about his effort. Robert is enjoying his lessons and looks forward to them. He especially likes how Mr. Steven patiently explains notations and describes how the music should sound in a way that Robert can understand. He sometimes clarifies how a piece should sound by singing the notes with made up words, which is particularly helpful. Robert’s tone and timing has improved in just a few weeks and Mr. Brija helped him fine tune his pieces for what turned out to be a very successful audition. We definitely think Mr. Steven is an excellent teacher because he is positive, knowledgeable and creates an environment for fun and improvement." - Robert and Monica Mosack, parents
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Ms. Alyse P, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone
Background: B.A. degree in Music Education with performance emphasis in piano, clarinet, saxophone from Ohio Christian University and a Master's in Reading from Grand Canyone University. She has been teaching for over 11 years.
What are lessons like with Ms. Alyse?
"Ms. Alyse is a wonderful instructor and makes learning piano fun for kids. Definitely recommend the Avon School of Music for lessons!" (from Google) - Mary Varano, mother
Ages she teaches: 6 +
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Ms. Courtney F, Flute and Piccolo

Background: Ms. Courtney holds 2 degrees in flute performance, a B.A. from Denison University and her Masters of Music from Cleveland State University. She studied with Carla Colon at Avon School of Music, Dr. Leslie Maaser at Denison U., and with Sean Gabriel at CSU, principal futist of the award-winning Cleveland Chamber Symphony.
She went on to play with the Cleveland Philharmonic for a number of years, and she has been teaching with the Avon School of Music since 2018.
What her students are saying:
"I’ve been taking lessons for over a year now with the flute teacher Courtney and she’s amazing!! She’s prepared me for my music career in college and I’ve got accepted in Baldwin Wallace and Capital University! I’ve learned so much about flute and practicing in general. She cares about her students a lot and I appreciate it so much. She deepened my passion for music and I can’t wait to see what my music filled future holds!" - Danielle Sabljic
"Avon School of Music was a great find for my teenager! They are very friendly and accommodating. Virtual flute lessons with Ms. Courtney have proven to be very beneficial. She has helped motivate my child to practice and has helped her learn some difficult marching band music. We would recommend Avon School of Music and Ms. Courtney to anyone." (on Google) - Denise Bales
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Ms. Fei X, Voice, Piano

All lessons are online with our easy to use online portal (over 6 years of teaching online lessons)
Background: Ms. Fei is a current candidate for the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in vocal performance at West Virginia University with the Outstanding Merit Fellowship award. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Xinghai Conservatory of Music in China with a concentration in voice and piano; a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Miami and an Artist Diploma from Montclair State University. Ms. Fei made her Carnegie Hall debut as Juliette in Romeo et Juliette with the New York Lyric Opera.
She recently won the First Place in the American Protege International Vocal Competition(2021), the First Prize in “The Song” International Vocal Competition(2021), the Gold Medal in Quebec International Music Competition(2021), the second Place in Music and Stars Awards (2021), the Third Prize in North American Virtuoso International Music Competition (2021), and the
Third Prize in The North International Music Competition (2021).
She also has been recognized by many national and international vocal competitions, including VODIN International Music Competition(2020 Honorable Mention); Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition Florida District (2019 Finalist). Ms.Fei has been selected to be engaged with numerous professional opera companies, including Vienna Opera Festival, New York Lyric Opera, Manhattan Opera Studio, Miami Classical Music Festival, Berlin Opera Academy, and Taconic Opera Company Young Artist Program. Ms. Fei has been teaching over 5 years.
What are online lessons like with Ms. Fei?
"My 6 year old daughter loves Ms. Fei Xia’s voice lessons! She’s having fun and making noticeable progress in every lesson thanks to Ms. Fei Xia’s patient, encouraging, and precise instruction!" - Sophia's mother (online lessons)
"Ms. Fei has been teaching piano to my oldest daughter (7 years old) and voice to her little sister (6 years old), and they both very much enjoyed their time with Fei. She has fun, patient, and encouraging. Thanks to Fei, they made wonderful progress, gained confidence, and increased their interest in music. We would certainly recommend Fei as a teacher to other families." Parents of Alex and Eddie, piano and voice students (online lessons)
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Ms. Jo O, Voice

Background: Ms. Jo earned her B.A. in Commercial Music with concentration in voice performance, entrepreneurship, production, and engineering from Tiffin University. She sings often in performances at the Rock-n-roll Hall of Fame.
From Ms. Jo: "I am excited to share my knowledge of singing with you. My goal for my students is to help them learn, grow, and foster healthy relationships with their voice. Whether we are preparing you for a recital or just helping you break out of your shell musically, I am here to help you blossom! I am a firm believer in making mistakes and learning from them; I am not the kind of teacher who expects every note you sing to be perfect on the first try. Together, we will explore music that you love and nurture your craft."
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Ms. Kate S
Background: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, vocal music education with performance emphasis.
Ms. Kate's goals for her students are that they develop a strong foundation in music reading and technique, but most importantly that they have fun while growing as a musician. She uses Kodaly rhythm practices, the solfège system, and other strong methods in vocal pedagogy. She loves teaching and performing, enjoying all genres of music, from jazz to musical theater to classical.
Ms. Kate is great at keeping all of her students engaged during lessons and is prepared to teach students of any age. She dreams that all of her students will gain an appreciation for music and be confident in themselves. She has been teaching for over 3 years.
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Ms. Laoise M, Violin

Background: Oberlin Conservatory of Music, violin performance with Sibbi Berhardsson.
Ms. Laoise began her Suzuki studies at the age of 3 ½ with Kristi Manno and Takaya Emura while in Japan. While placing in multiple competitions such as the Young Musicians Festival, WMMC Competition, and Coltman Chamber Competition, she has also been awarded first place in the Great Composers Competition in solo as well as in Chamber Music. She studied with Sandy Yamamoto (faculty of University of Texas, Austin) for 4 years. Having many opportunities to commission pieces for many living composers including Michael Frazier’s “Black Portrait”, her love for contemporary and new music expand greatly. She continues attending multiple high level intensives for violin while chasing her passion to make music with other people.
From Ms. Laoise: "One of the most important yet difficult things about violin is not just technique, but the ability to understand that persistence and passion will get you further than just natural talent.
My first few lessons with each student will consist of learning about their needs and assessing their strengths as a violinist. For the most part, my typical lesson will begin with technique that will be catered to each student in order to build a solid foundation. My goal for each student is not only build their technique as a violinist, but to build their passion and confidence as a musician."
What are lessons like with Ms. Laoise?
"...Engaging and fun. She caters to the students needs, but also does a wonderfully job enhancing their strengths.”
“As a mother that knows nothing about music or violin, I feel comfortable and well informed about what is happening during the lessons as well as what needs to be done outside of the lessons."
Ages she teaches: 5 +
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Ms. Laurie A, Piano
Background: Master of Music in piano pedagogy from Kent State University and Bachelor of Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace College, performance study with Robert Mayerovitch. Ms. Laurie was a professor of piano classes in Oberlin College and an adjunct music faculty/accompanist at Lorain County Community College (2000-2016). Her students have been awarded full 4-year scholarships to attend music schools.
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Ms. Renee L, Violin, Viola
Background: Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, violin performance. Among her teachers include Julian Roos, Lames Lyon, and Katherine Borman of the Cleveland Orchestra.
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Ms. Soo S, Piano
Background: Ms. Soo has a B.M and M.M degree in piano performance from South Korea. After
she moved to the US, she earned double master degrees in piano performance and piano accompaniment at Temple University. She has been teaching piano for about 30 years in age ranges from 3 to 70 years old students and has taught in South Korea, China, California, Pennsylvania, and now Ohio.
She also has substantial experience teaching students with special needs and disabilities,
and one of her accomplishments as a teacher is instructing students with deafness or hearing loss
by helping them feel the vibrations of different frequencies. She believes that it is important to
connect with each of her student to understand and meet their needs while providing them with the
best experience with music. She has been teaching with Avon School of Music since 2017.
What are lessons like with Ms. Soo?
"Ms. Soo is awesome. She has been very supportive and patient with my daughter." - Mrs. Sand
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Ms. Wendy, Piano
Background: Ms. Wendy holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music in piano performance. She has been teaching and performing for about 30 years.
What are lessons like?
"Wendy is amazing and really cares about her students! After trying other places, moving to Fairview music academy has been fantastic!" Samson Strawder
"We have been very happy with the instruction given by Mrs. Wendy. Even when conducting virtual lessons, she does a fantastic job. Our daughter has made great strides since she started studying piano with Mrs. Wendy. She has created some great tools to help beginners learn how to play the piano and understand music notes, timing, etc. We highly recommend for piano classes." Ryan Lewis
"My daughter has been taking piano lessons for over a year and loves it! Wendy has made learning fun and exciting for her by tailoring lessons to her learning style. I would definitely recommend them!!" Lee Ann Dore
Ages she teaches: 4 +
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