Our Staff

Alexa Richardson is an accomplished voice and beginner piano instructor with a decade of performance and learning experience in vocal techniques. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in voice from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Spring 2024.  Alexa served as an assistant teacher for Music Play (ages infant-5 […]

Torrell Moss is an accomplished and versatile percussionist based in Cleveland, recognized as principal percussionist for both the Ashland and Mansfield Symphony Orchestras. Beyond his orchestral roles, Moss is highly sought after as a freelance performer, collaborating regularly with the Tuscarawas Philharmonic Orchestra, OPUS 216, and Waterloo Strings Studio. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Moss […]

Carlie Geyer is a violinist and instructor of violin and viola in northeast Ohio. She graduated from Youngstown State University with a master’s degree in Violin Performance in 2024. Prior to her studies in Ohio, Carlie received a bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from Eastern Kentucky University in 2022. During her undergraduate and graduate studies, […]

Mason is a versatile multi-instrumentalist deeply committed to the recording arts. He holds a BA in Music Technology from the University of Dayton and has already released one solo album, with a second currently in production. With a lifelong dedication to music, Mason has found his calling at Lakewood Music Academy, where he passionately nurtures […]

Brian McKeon is a multi-instrumentalist performer and music instructor in the Cleveland area. Brian holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Otterbein University and a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Morehead State University. Brian is available to teach trumpet, piano, ukulele, guitar, trombone, French horn, baritone, and tuba. Brian […]

David Holmberg earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from Cleveland State University with a focus in piano and music education. He studied classical piano with Dr. Daniel Barber and Dr. Elisabeth Schlauch and jazz piano with Neil Creque during his time at CSU. Davids’s theater experience includes the role as “The Piano Player” in Cleveland […]

Ryan Farrell (b.1982) is a composer, performer, and visual artist from Cleveland, Ohio.  He is best known for his work as the bass wielding, bat-masked Dr. F in the alternative, heavy metal band Mushroomhead.  In addition to being a hard rock and heavy metal guitarist, Farrell is also a classically trained composer and pianist with both a […]

Sara Hixenbaugh was born in Kumanovo, Macedonia on June 14, 1994. Her father is a professional drum set player and from him she inherited her love of music. She started playing drum set at the age of four, and at fifteen began studying classical percussion at “Ilija Nikolovski – Luj” in Skopje, Macedonia under percussion […]

Meghan Galloway teaches K-8 general music on the west side of Cleveland. She received her Bachelor of Music in music theory from Ithaca College. Meghan attended Eastern Illinois University to study music education and received her certification through Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. She received her Orff-Schulwerk Level I and Level II certification through Baldwin Wallace […]

Ben Wolgamuth is a Lakewood-based music producer, audio engineer, songwriter, and working multi-instrumentalist. He was the lucky recipient of a roundabout music education, including an Associate of Arts degree from the small but mighty Tri-C Metro Campus Jazz Studies program, as well as stints at Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Recording Workshop […]

David Debick has served as director of music at Brecksville United Church of Christ since 2002, where he directs an adult choir, a children’s choir, a soprano recorder/dulcimer/guitar ensemble, and a youth percussion group. Other church music director positions have included South Haven UCC, Calvary United Methodist Church of Lakewood, and St. Peter Church. Dave […]

Fred Clark obtained his education at the University of Tampa, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music degree in Music Education. While in Tampa, he performed in many different situations, from live bands to pit orchestras. He has been a private music instructor for the last 9 years and has been teaching in music […]

Samantha Loomis is an active voice teacher in the Cleveland area, offering private voice lessons and piano lessons at the Lakewood Music Academy. Samantha also directs the Children’s Choir at Westlake United Methodist Church. Samantha holds a BM in Vocal Performance from Ohio Northern University and an MM in Voice Pedagogy from the University of […]

Gary Siperko is a professional touring/recording guitarist and composer most notably associated with The Legendary Shack Shakers, Pere Ubu, and Rocket From The Tombs. Mr. Siperko has over 30 years of experience teaching and performing. He teaches Contemporary and Classical Guitar as well as Bass, Mandolin, and Ukulele. Beginning lessons focus on fundamentals as well […]

Laura Morabith started playing by ear at the age of 6 at which time she also began learning to play the violin. When she began, She was fully self-taught and learned how to read music with a little help from her older sister. She accompanied the entire 6th-grade class; at which time she was recognized […]