Meet our teachers

Sofia Young is a musician from Atlanta, Georgia who found her way to Denver in August of 2022. Sofia grew up playing the piano, singing, and songwriting. She decided she wanted to make music her career in Middle School and has been pursuing it ever since. Throughout school, she pursued as many music programs and classes as possible, making her well-versed in music theory. Sofia has taken professional vocal lessons for over seven years and being a great technical vocalist is one of her main goals. She plans to spread her knowledge and experience to help others find, protect, and use their musical voices to their greatest potential.

Playing music and singing is a natural joy that everyone deserves in life. I believe sincerely and deeply that everyone is creative and consider it my life’s project to help spark that feeling in others.

Frankie is a classically trained opera singer who is well-versed in various genres, including rock and pop. She has been singing her entire life and is passionate about songwriting and music composition, which has also made her proficient in music theory. She has studied various musical disciplines and is knowledgeable in playing the guitar, bass, ukulele, and piano. Her educational journey brought her to Denver, where she is currently attending the University of Colorado Denver, continuing her music education, and eager to share her passion and knowledge.

Joia Hansen, colloquially known as Spru Digz, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, vocalist, and audio engineer. Playing piano from age 9 and collecting music since 13, Joia's musical journey has seen many twists and turns over the years. Starting with Fruity Loops in 2011 and working his way through Logic Pro, Serato Studio and now Ableton Live, he has finished and released hundreds of beats and dozens of songs. With a formal education in digital production, mixing, and a background in jazz theory, Joia's eye is currently set on developing a style of music that seamlessly integrates gritty funk 'n soul with alternative rhythms and neo-electronic soundscapes. His top priority as a teacher is to help his students find their authentic sound, and to spark a flame of passion that will stay lit for years to come!

Sarah is a multi-instrumentalist from sunny San Diego. She began playing the piano over a decade ago, and teaches piano, vocals, cello, and electric bass. She fell in love with music at a very young age, and has a life goal of pursuing music performance, education, and recording arts! Her current favorite genres of music are rock, metal, classical, indie, and alternative. 

Connor Terrones is a Denver-based music teacher, singer, performer, songwriter and producer. He grew up in Colorado Springs and fell in love with the guitar as a teenager when he discovered rock music. Terrones went to the University of Northern Colorado to obtain a Bachelor’s in Music Performance in Jazz Studies. Since graduating from UNC in 2016, he has taught many students of various ages and experience levels and performed extensively inside and outside of Colorado. His favorite part of teaching is when he gets to show a student an incredible recording they've never heard before for the first time.

Rowan Blackwood (he/they) is a songwriter/composer and music teacher who writes indie pop as a solo artist and orchestral works for theater and film. They graduated high school at 15, completed a bachelor’s in Songwriting from Los Angeles College of Music and a master’s degree at BerkleeNYC in Writing & Design for Musical Theater by 21. He's performed at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Radio City Music Hall, and several Hollywood locations such as the Zephyr Theatre. He’s also been a part of the LA debut of Trans Voices Cabaret and self-produced shows for their very own nonprofit in the making, Respect All Love. When it comes to teaching, Rowan enjoys using their variety of experience to find the best individual approach for each student, and make music fun.

My name is Mattie and I'm a professional music producer, Youtuber, and singer songwriter. During my career as a musician, I've worked with clients from all across the globe to bring their musical dreams to life and to help them make the best music possible! I want to help you do the same! I'm super passionate about helping others make outstandingly awesome music. In addition to music I love health and fitness, cooking, and learning languages! Everyone's got a song, let me help you make it!

Kathryn started singing in her elementary school choir when she was 5 years old, where her love for music began. Throughout her childhood, Kathryn studied music through honors women's choir, musical theater, piano lessons, and voice lessons. Kathryn loves many genres of music and believes musicians benefit from diverse musical interests and exposure to different styles. Some of her musical influences include, but aren't limited to, Florence & The Machine, Grouplove, Journey, and Death Cab for Cutie.

Stella grew up in Evergreen, Colorado where she began piano, voice, and guitar lessons at a young age. She left Colorado for Los Angeles, where she received a BA in Music from Whittier College. While in LA, Stella performed with the Angel City Chorale, sang a duet with Broadway star, Susan Egan, and even performed with a Brazilian Drum Team at the Rose Bowl with Danilo Lozano. Now back in her home state, Stella loves to share all that she has leaned with her music students. She teaches voice, piano, guitar and ukulele and loves to teach singers how to play instruments to accompany their singing! For those interested, Stella can also help with audition prep for voice and stage, songwriting, and recording. 

Alex Golombek originally hails from Bellingham, Washington and has found a new home in Denver. His upbringing was immersed in the musical community from a young age. From being in a rock band called "Idell Drive," making a name in the bar circuit, to jazz bands, and solo classical wedding gigs, Alex explores a wide variety of genres and techniques. He graduated from Western Washington University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in Jazz, and Arts Enterprise and Cultural Innovation. With impassioned years of teaching under his belt, Alex enjoys mentoring musical students of all levels and affinities to all genres.

Samuel is originally from Philadelphia, PA (huge Eagles fan) and moved to Colorado halfway through his junior year of high school. He has been playing piano, drums and bass since childhood, picking up music production towards the latter end of his high school career. Samuel has attended CU Denver for Music: Recording Arts, leading him to network with many talented local artists, play shows, and participate in many other entertainment related projects (modeling and acting).

Erik is a multi-instrumental performer, producer, educator, composer, and conductor. Born just northwest of Detroit, he studied classical clarinet performance and composition at Western Michigan University. After graduate school at Ithaca College in New York, he took his background in classical, jazz, electronic, and world music practices to tour throughout the United States and Canada while recording on 17 albums, and teaching master classes. 

DJ, sought-after producer, and wizard behind 'oyster band' déCollage, Reed Cameron Fox is a Denver based imaginator. Reed graduated from University of Colorado Denver in 2013 with a double major in Audio Engineering & Music Business. Reed began teaching guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, and music production lessons 10 years ago and has had a full roster of 35-50 students (1,500 lessons a year). Some of his students are learning to make beats and record their own songs using free and professional programs like Garageband, Ableton, and Logic Pro. Since 2009, Reed has been releasing music from his five* bands consistently, and loves coaching others through the music creation, release, and marketing process. 

Jamie is a professional vocal coach and music teacher, providing individualized instruction through one-on-one voice and music lessons. She has a background in music performance, education, film, songwriting, and engineering. As a musician and former student of the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, Jamie can offer a wide range of instruction, from preparing for auditions to performing on stage, to singing karaoke and recording original songs. She provides coaching for all ages and experience levels.