Musicologie Westerville

 Kevin Hagans began his violin students at the age of 9 & studied violin at Capital University. He began his teaching career in 2016. Kevin Hagans is Suzuki Certified with The Suzuki Association of the Americas & has been since 2018. Kevin enjoys working with both beginner and intermediate violinist looking to expand their knowledge of music and the violin. In addition to classical studies , he also teaches improv & contemporary styles of music, including but not limited to , blues, rock, jazz, R&B ,bluegrass, funk & pop. Kevin believes music should be fun & implements this into his teaching style. He has experience teaching children as young as 4 and adults as old as 70 & implements this same teaching method across the board , while still giving every person individualized lessons to accommodate their needs as musicians & students. Kevin Hagans is also an active performer & improviser in the Central Ohio area.   Websites - https://kevinhagansmusic.wixsite.com/music & https://kevinhagansviolin.wixsite.com/violin

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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: 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: Beginners, Classical Piano, Audition Prep

Thomas has a Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance and years of experience working with classical pianists, and running childhood music programs. He has performed at piano competitions and festivals around the country and internationally and has won numerous awards like the Washington State Young Artist Achievement Award and First Alternate at MTNA Nationals Chamber Music Division.

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.