Musicologie Grandview

Specialties: Drums and Percussion, Jazz Drums

Andrew Richard has been playing drums since he was 6 and performing for over 20 years. He graduated from The Ohio State University in May of 2013 with a B.M in Jazz Studies drum set Performance under the instruction of Jim Rupp. Though having extensive studies in Jazz, he is versatile in the many other areas of music such as Latin, Country, rock, metal and classical music.

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.

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.

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.

Geoffrey Gear has been singing and playing music for as long as he can remember. Whether he was listening to his grandmother play the piano for him as a young boy, performing in choirs and musicals in his teens, or studying and performing opera in college, music has always been a crucial part of his life. 

A graduate of Otterbein University, Geoffrey earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance where he studied under Dr. Helen Allen. On stage, he has performed with Opera Project Columbus, in workshops with Opera Columbus, as well as other various Columbus theatre companies. 

A resident of Westerville Ohio, he has studied, and practiced many forms of singing for nearly a decade -- from jazz, pop, musical theatre, opera, and even scat singing, Geoffrey does a little bit of everything. In the future, he hopes to continue his passion for performance, while continuing to pass on the joys of music to the next generation of students.

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!

Specialties: Jazz piano and voice, songwriting

DEVIN COPFER   is a performer, recording musician, registered Suzuki teacher, and arts entrepreneur based in Columbus, OH. Graduate of the Ohio State University [BM Violin Performance, BA Arts Management ’14].

Devin is the co-founder, director, and violinist in Chamber Brews, a new music performance series committed to breaking down the fourth wall in classical concerts. She also serves as violinist in Columbus’ new Janus String Quartet with the professor of cello at the Ohio State University Mark Rudoff, violist Nancy Nehring, and violinist Leah Anderson. Janus recently performed with BalletMet in their fall 2019 series BeMoved.

Devin is currently serving as Assistant Concertmaster in the Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra, and as Principal Second violinist with the McConnell Arts Center Chamber Orchestra. In her freelance performing career, she has worked with the Central Ohio Discovery Ensemble, the Ohio Song Project, Columbus Dance Theater, the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio State University, Capital University, and the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Devin’s pop and rock projects include Small Songs [AVANT POP], Fables [FOLK/ROCK], Lowlights [FOLK/ROCK], BABS [FUNK/ROCK], and is a featured vocalist on the 2019 Waves de Ache [AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ] album.

A recipient of 2018 program grants from the Johnstone Fund for New Music and the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Devin is an arts advocate dedicated to sustaining creative programs in the Central Ohio region.

Devin’s strong commitment to Suzuki violin teaching is revealed in her philosophy of nurturing responsibility and respect. She follows Dr. Suzuki’s notion that truly, everyone can learn, that “any child has the possibility to be musically inclined,” as long as we nurture a love of learning and creativity at home as well as in the studio. Devin believes that through music lessons, we not only get to know our playing, but we get to know ourselves. Through the violin we will cover work ethic, responsibility to music and learning, enrolling the immediate and extended family, the joy of hard work, and so much more. In my studio, we understand that success doesn’t come from outcome, but rather from our journey — and we get to learn how to play the violin as well!

Hannah Bullock is a recent graduate of Ohio University with a master’s in Vocal Performance. Throughout her academic studies, Hannah has appeared in a variety of productions. Hannah was recently seen singing the role of First Lady in Ohio University Opera Theater’s production of Die Zauberflöte and as a 2018 Vocal Academy Artist with Prague Summer Nights Young Artist Music Festival. In addition to solo work, Hannah also has an extensive background in choral music and has performed with ensembles such as the Capital University Chapel Choir, the Capital University Women’s Chorus, and the St. Joseph’s Cathedral Choir. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Technology from Capital University.

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: very young beginners, contemporary and pop voice, songwriting

Kay has 15 years teaching experience and degrees in voice, piano and psychology. Kay toured nationally with folk/pop band Bella Ruse as lead vocalist and keyboardist for 10 years. Her songs and performances have been heard in commercials, film and television including placements on MTV and Showtime. Performer Magazine called her voice ‘truly unique’.

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.