Musicologie Grandview

Christiana Calantropo is a violinist and dancer from Virginia
Beach, VA.  She started violin with the Suzuki method at age
5, participating in her first international Suzuki performance tour
to Italy at the age of 10 with the Suzuki Strings of Hampton
Roads.  Christiana furthered her musical studies in high
school at The Governor’s School for the Arts, with whom she had the
privilege of performing as Concertmaster at Carnegie Hall in New
York City. 
Christiana received her Bachelor’s in Music with a concentration
in Music Industry from James Madison University. During her
studies, she has performed extensively in musicals, weddings, opera
orchestras, chamber music groups, for nursing homes, and for city
events in Virginia Beach with the group Dolce Strings.  In
recent years, she has branched out into improvisational playing and
creating her own music. Christiana is new to Columbus and is
excited to build her studio here! She strives to craft a fun
teaching experience that inspires you and your musical heart.

Specialities: VOICE
(musical theater, classical, contemporary), PIANO (young beginners,
adult beginners/intermediates)
Kate Merryman is a soprano
originally from the Northern Virginia/DC area. She recently
graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master of Arts in
Vocal Pedagogy and Singing Health Specialization where she served
as a graduate teaching assistant and was awarded the Margaret
Speaks Vocal Scholarship Award. She also graduated Magna Cum Laude
and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
from George Mason University.
Her performance repertoire includes
opera, musical theatre, and concert works. Her most recent roles
include Elvira in #UncleJohn with Opera on the Edge (coming fall
2017), Lisette in La Rondine, Belinda in Dido & Aeneas, and
Johanna in Sweeney Todd with The Ohio State University Opera and
Lyric Theatre. She also sang the role of Pamina in The Magic Flute
with Opera Columbus’s “Opera Goes to School.” Other performance
credits include Les Misérables (Cosette), Into the Woods
(Cinderella), Legally Blonde: The Musical (Elle Woods), and Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator). She was nominated
for a WATCH Award for Best Lead Actress in a musical for her role
as the Narrator and also received a Broadwayworld.com nomination
for Best Lead Actress in a Musical (Local) for her role as Elle
Woods. Her concert works include soprano soloist for Fauré’s
Requiem with the St. Veronica Catholic Church in Chantilly, VA and
soprano soloist for Handel’s Messiah at Bluffton University.
Kate has taught private voice
lessons for over six years to students of all ages and levels. She
has experience teaching various genres such as classical, musical
theatre, pop, and jazz. It is her passion to help students discover
their own voice and explore the many possibilities their voice has
to offer.
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has
an answer. It sings because it has a song.” -Maya Angelou

Specialties: Jazz piano and voice, songwriting

Specialties: Advanced classical piano

Specialties: Voice and Beginning Piano

Matt Patti is a vocalist and pianist from Dublin, Ohio, currently in his final year of study at The Ohio State University, pursuing degrees in both Music and Computer Engineering. Matt studies classical voice under Professor Loretta Robinson and also has a background in musical theatre and pop music. Most recently, he has performed with the OSU Opera and Lyric Theatre in several productions, such as Candide by Leonard Bernstein.

As a kid, Matt Murphy couldn't stop tapping rhythmically on desks, chairs, tables, and sisters. He spent countless hours at the piano plunking out movie scores, pop songs, and video game themes until his mother decided that maybe music lessons would be a better outlet. After attending Denver University for jazz performance, he has since turned that annoying habit into a profession.

He has toured the U.S and Canada leading bands on drums, piano and even beatboxing, playing in styles ranging from jazz, latin, rock, and even a video game cover band.  With an infectious enthusiasm for music education he brings a broader and practical approach to piano and percussion.

His influences include Ben Folds, Shel Silverstein, Picasso, Mr. Rogers, Jack DeJohnette, Miles Davis, and every music teacher he ever had. A native of Colorado and brand new to Columbus, with his 15+ years of teaching experience he is eager to invigorate children's lives with music!

Rob’s teaching focuses on these styles: beginning guitar (from 5 to 100!), fingerstyle pop, classical, jazz, blues, folk, pop, contemporary Christian and gospel, classic rock, guitar composition, improvisation, sightsinging and ear training and music theory. He also teaches ukulele and beginning bass guitar.

Rob has teaching experience spanning over 30 years including The Ohio State University’s Creative Arts Program, University of Akron, and private lesson programs in Columbus. Having earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies Composition and a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance, Rob provides a wealth of knowledge and training to his guitar students.  Comfortable teaching all ages, from 5 years and up, Mr. Firestone truly enjoys teaching students how to make beautiful music with a guitar.

Danny Lemmon plays guitar, bass, drum set, synthesizers of all sorts, and computers to make original music. He has been writing, performing and recording in different groups for the past fifteen years. He strongly believes in the importance of creativity and participation in artistic communities. Danny's professional life has included working in special education, tailoring curriculum to meet the needs of individuals, and tutoring elementary school students. He understands different humans learn differently and thinks it's a good thing- after all, if we all had the same brain we'd all be making the same music and that would get quite boring.

Patrick is thrilled to join the fantastic team at Musicologie! As a proud graduate of Otterbein University's Musical Theatre program, Patrick is a working actor/singer/performer/accompanist always seeking out the next fun adventure. After spending three years in NYC post-college, he returned to his roots in Columbus establishing relationships with several theatre companies, both on and offstage (in the pit). You may have seen him locally in productions at Short North Stage, Columbus Children's Theatre and Imagine Productions. 

As a voice and piano teacher, Patrick looks forward to meeting and connecting with students of all different backgrounds and experiences. Whether it's learning a pop song or an aria, Patrick is all about the process and the mechanics behind the magic. Teaching is as much a learning experience for him as it for his students, which is why he absolutely loves it!

Specialties: voice, beginning/intermediate piano

Lauren Nelson is a mezzo-soprano with a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Loyola University Chicago. Lauren enjoys teaching all ages and genres including classical, musical theatre, jazz, and pop.  She has the skills and patience to mentor students looking to gain knowledge in songwriting and recording.  Lauren creates a fun and positive learning environment for her students and looks forward to sharing her love of music with others.

Specialties: young beginners, adult beginners/intermediates, worship repertoire

Jenna graduated summa cum laude from Western Michigan University in 2015 and is an experienced professional pianist and vocalist. She has been teaching for several years and is a positive, easy-going presence at Musicologe.

Specialties: jazz piano, ear training, young beginning students, adults of all levels

Robert has a degree in jazz piano from OSU and is one of the most sought-after musicians in Columbus.

Specialties: All levels of Clarinet, Saxophone,
Flute
Joe Brenneman earned a Bachelor
of Music in Clarinet Performance from the Conservatory of Music at
Capital University in 2008 and has been teaching and playing in the
central ohio region since graduation. While at Capital, he expanded
on his performance focus by studying saxophone, voice, music theory
and woodwind pedagogy.
As a classically trained
musician, Joe has travelled nationally and internationally with the
Capital University Symphonic Winds and Chapel Choir. Regionally, he
has performed with the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra, the New
Albany Symphony Orchestra and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Beyond performing existing repertoire, he has commissioned several
new works for the clarinet, including most notably a full 4
movement concerto for clarinet and wind ensemble by composer John
Larison.
Joe has also branched into the
realm of jazz and swing era music, performing the works of Artie
Shaw and Benny Goodman, as well as performing in new music
ensembles like the Aaron Quinn Nonet and the “Small Large
Ensemble”. He is a 9 year veteran of the Columbus music scene,
playing in groups like Super Desserts, the DewDroppers and
Whirlybirds. Outside of performing, he co-founded the non-profit
Tiny House Music Collective with the goal of connecting local
musicians to resources.
Teaching has been a lifelong
passion for Joe. He has been working in the field for over 10 years
professionally and has been sharing his love of music with his
peers since he was in middle school. His experience spans from
beginning lessons with students as young as 7, to preparing
students for collegiate and graduate school auditions. Whether you
want to sit in an orchestra as a professional, or just want to be
able to play duets with your grandchildren, Joe is committed to
finding the best path for you to accomplish your goals.
His teaching style is
student-centered and is focused on developing a lifelong love of
music with the idea that, if you want to play your instrument,
you’ll be your own best teacher. From mastering the technical
aspects of your instrument, to gaining a better understanding of
why music works the way it does, Joe’s big-picture approach to
music education develops a well-rounded student who can take their
education with them for the rest of their lives.