Calliope Music Studios Incredible Teachers!

Proprietor

Uri Ayn is the proprietor of Calliope Music Studios. B.A. Music Ed, U Mass 1973. Uri teaches all levels and ages; classical/jazz piano and brass instruments. Coaches Torah chant for Bnai Mitzvah. The current fee of $120 per month covers four half-hour lessons. Uri is a member of the Aurora Music Teachers Association and currently President of the Colorado State Music Teachers Association.

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Instructor of: Voice

Teacher and coach for all voice types and abilities, with a goal to find and develop one's unique voice! As a professional singer and music director, Andrew has the tools to develop successful working singers in opera and musical theater. Andrew's professional experience includes working with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Berlin Opera Academy and Opera Studio Weimar, Germany; the Narnia Festival, Italy; Tulsa Opera, Arizona Opera, Opera Steamboat, Opera Colorado more.

Instructor of: Piano and Composer

Grace has degrees from Julliard School and a Masters Degree from the Manhattan School of Music. She offers a high level of instruction of artisty, technique, and theory to enhance a student's proficiency considerably! Membership in the Aurora Music Teachers Association and the corresponding state CSMTA and national MTNA associations expand the services her students may access. 

Instructor of: Piano and Voice

With degrees in Theater Performance, Vocal Performance, and Music Education, Linda has taught in all venues. Linda prepares individuals for classical voice and opera careers, coaches for Dinner Theater performances, and assists those in jazz, country, and rock bands to strengthen voices.

Instructor of: Brass, Guitar, and Piano

Jim studied at the University of Colorado and Metro State College. Ten years of teaching experience. Jim is also a member of MTNA, CSMTA, and Aurora Music Teachers Association.

Instructor of: Violin

Debby has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana. She also has a Masters of Music degree in String Pedagogy from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Debby has worked with William Star, one of the leading Suzuki specialists in the United States.

Debby has taught music in public schools in Ohio, Wyoming, and Colorado. She has performed with the Arapahoe Philharmonic Orchestra for well over twenty years, where she is also currently the orchestra librarian

Instructor of: Guitar

Instructor of: Piano

Anna has a Ph.D. in Piano Pedagogy from the Conservatory of Lvov (Ukraine). She teaches All levels and ages, classical and jazz styles. Anna speaks Russian and Ukrainian. Anna is also a member of MTNA, CSMTA, and Aurora Music Teachers Association.

Instructor of: Clarinet, Flute, and Saxophone

Leslie's studies include at Adams State, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Performance Certificate from the University of Denver. Her recent performances include solo performances in Denver and Stapleton, several chamber performances with her wind trio Enigma, and appearances with the Lone Tree Symphony, the San Juan Symphony, Lakewood Symphony, the Denver Pops Orchestra, the Littleton Symphony, the Lamont Symphony Orchestra.

Instructor of: Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, and Woodwinds

Charles "Nemo" Niemczura has his B.S. in Music Performance from CU. Also teaches in the Cherry Creek elementary schools. Nemo is a member of MTNA, CSMTA, and Aurora Music Teachers Association.

Instructor of: Piano

Lou has a B.A in Music, MM Piano Pedagogy, Ph.D. in Musicology. He also adjudicates for the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Lou is a member of MTNA, CSMTA, and the Aurora Music Teachers Association.

Instructor of: Cello and Violin

Instructor of: Piano

A graduate of CU (Bachelor of Music) in piano performance, Hukum has studied with Larry Graham and Dr. Robert Spillman. Renaissance and Baroque music studies, including for harpsichord, were with Dr. Elizabeth Farr. He also serves as a vocal coach at the DU Lamont School of Music.

A graduate of CU (Bachelor of Music) in piano performance, Hukum has studied with Larry Graham and Dr. Robert Spillman. Renaissance and Baroque music studies, including for harpsichord, were with Dr. Elizabeth Farr. He also serves as a vocal coach at the DU Lamont School of Music.

Instructor of: Brass, Guitar, and Piano

Doug teaches Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele to all ages and levels of instruction. His styles include Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, Jazz, New Age Metal Ska, songwriting.

Doug studied music at CSU, Fort Collins. He also plays professionally in rock and crossover bands and is a member of the Best band in Denver contest in the finals in 2007. Doug teaches Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday at Calliope. He offers 1/2 hour, hour, and monthly rates.