OUR TEAM
MEET OUR
FOUNDERS
Cassidy
Gephart
Cassidy holds a Bachelor of Music from Belmont University in Commercial Music with an emphasis in piano performance. Through her vast knowledge of popular musical styles and extensive training in classical music, she is not only a skilled educator and performer, but also an accomplished songwriter, composer, and arranger in and around Nashville. Check out her artist project "Cass Hart" on all major streaming services as she releases her debut album, Clarity.
Arianna
Hume
Arianna earned her degree in Commercial Voice & Music Technology from Belmont University. Now as a full-time musician, her vocals have been featured in international music catalogs and commercials, national TV series on FOX, USA and Amazon Freevee, and singles with over 2M streams. Outside of the studio she can be found performing live with corporate and original bands all across the southeast.
MEET OUR
TEACHERS
Ryan
Casey
Ryan has been cultivating his craft as a musician since first picking up the guitar at age 9. Now, with a degree in Commercial Guitar from Belmont University, he has over a decade of experience in live performance, studio recording, and private music education. Ryan's goal in lessons is to provide each of his students with a well-rounded and comprehensive knowledge of not just their instrument, but music-making and playing in general.
Emma
Turner
Native to Indiana, Emma moved to Nashville in the summer of 2024 to broaden her horizons and cultivate her zeal for music. She began to teach herself to sing and play piano from a very young age, and continued to hone her skills in voice, piano, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, and composition. With an extensive background in teaching, music experience, and ongoing study in Music Therapy at Indiana University, Emma is ecstatic to share her passion and knowledge with her students.
Katherine
Loiselle
Originally from Chicago, Katherine moved to Nashville in 2013 to attend Belmont University and has been singing and teaching ever since. Besides traveling around the country with numerous artists, Katherine also maintains a seasonal residency at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island as their orchestra’s lead vocalist. She has worked with students of all ages and recently received her level 1 and level 2 certification in Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method.
Ian
Mannino
Utilizing his Bachelor of Music from Belmont University, Ian specializes in commercial piano performance, film composition, and music production. With over a decade of experience on stages and screens across the country, Ian believes there is no greater feeling than performing. Hoping to share the experience that is music, Ian strives to teach his students to never stop learning, always have fun, and to challenge themselves wherever they can.
Cody
Knapp
Originally from New Hampshire, Cody moved to Nashville in 2015 to attend Belmont University where he studied music education. Now as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, he has been both a performer and teacher for nearly ten years. He finds it very important to be mindful of each student's uniqueness and uses that to help them reach their full potential. When not teaching, you can find Cody writing songs and playing shows around Nashville both solo and with his band.
Karena
Chou
Karena is a Taiwanese-American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer. With a degree in Music Production & Engineering from Berklee College of Music, and 20 years of performing under her belt, Karena is excited to share her passion for music of all styles with all her students!
Colin
Hanus
Since beginning drum lessons at 4 and guitar lessons at 7, music has always been a passion for Colin. He founded and led a rock band at age 10, playing 130+ gigs around Northern Illinois through high school. He released his debut album at age 12, in which he played all the instruments and co-produced alongside the Grammy Award-winning producer for Fall Out Boy. As a 2023 Commercial Music graduate from Belmont University, Colin’s musical journey continues to evolve today. He relishes the opportunity to share his passion and knowledge with students wishing to embark on their own musical adventure.
Brad
Longfellow
With a degree in Music Education from the University of Southern Maine, Brad has a diverse teaching background including a six-month internship at the British School of Bahrain in the Middle East and ten years of private and group ensemble instruction at the 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth, ME. Aside from directing at several churches and performing with the Portland Symphony, Brad has also recorded and arranged piano with Vineyard Music, Anchour Studio, and Kingdom Life Church, and continues to study writing and production today in Nashville.
Cole
Clarke
Cole is a musician and songwriter with a degree in Commercial Music from Belmont University, where he performed as a guitarist in the school’s prestigious Jazz Band 1 and Small Group 1 ensembles. Since moving to Nashville he has performed with artists in styles including jazz/fusion, rock, pop, gospel and R&B. He has a passion for teaching students to develop a deep relationship with music, providing them with skills that will serve their musicianship for a lifetime.
Micah
Martin
Micah is a music producer, drummer, pianist, recording artist and songwriter originally from the coast of Maine. He began learning how to play the drums at the age of 6 and has been in love with music ever since. In addition to touring popular music venues/festivals and opening up for Grammy & Dove Award-winning artists, he also writes and records music at Halo Studios. He now has years or private music lesson experience both within schools and at students' homes.
Roger
Powell
Originally from Mississippi, Roger received his first drum set at age 10 and was playing onstage by age 13. After receiving a BFA in Jazz Studies from Tulane University in 2013, he entered the vibrant New Orleans music scene, playing everything from blues, fusion & traditional jazz to heavy metal & electronic music. He has now toured the country, performed at numerous festivals, and been acknowledged by greats such as Tony Allen, Flea, and Herlin Riley. In teaching, Roger aims to give his students an understanding of music as a living, breathing means of expression.
Jeff
Buchanan
Jeff Buchanan earned his bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music in Guitar Performance and Film Scoring in 2019, and his master’s degree from Belmont University in Commercial Performance in 2024. In recent years, Jeff has made a name for himself as a fingerstyle guitarist through his unique arrangements of classical & original songs, garnering attention from big-name bands such as The All-American Rejects and Rise Against. Jeff released his debut album, Aardvark, in 2024 which features a mixture of original solo guitar pieces and arrangements.
Reeve
Johnson
Reeve is a Nashville-based pianist, bassist, and songwriter originally from Omaha, Nebraska. He started playing piano at the age of 6, and since then has picked up multiple instruments, playing everything from jazz to rock to classical. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he had the opportunity to share the stage with jazz legends including Benny Golson, & Stefon Harris. In addition to his years of teaching experience, Reeve is also an active performer, having shared the stage with UK blues act When Rivers Meet and JUNO award winning artist Dawn Tyler Watson.
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Megan
Wilde
Megan is a Nashville-based singer, pianist, composer, and producer whose upcoming album features six Grammy, Oscar and Emmy Award winners and nominees. A Global Music Icon and LA Music Critic Award winner, Megan has been featured in outlets including the Daily Mail and has performed at iconic venues such as The Lincoln Center and Paris Fashion Week. With over 10 years of teaching experience, Megan has helped her students achieve major accomplishments such as admission into Berklee College of Music, contracts with Grammy winning producers, and performances on Broadway.
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Taylor
Borton
Taylor graduated from the Blackbird Academy with a degree in audio engineering. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter, storyteller, and musician, as her song "Honky Tonk Hair" won best lyrics in American Songwriter. She has written and performed with multiple #1 writers including Bill Diluigi, Steve Dean, Terri Jo Box and more. Her voice is traditional yet seasoned with an edgy, contemporary flair. Borton credits John Prine, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and singer/songwriter Lori McKenna as her biggest musical influences. Taylor's goal is to motivate, support and inspire her students and to remind them to enjoy every step of the journey!
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Brendan
Gentry-DeBonis
Brendan “Debo” DeBonis is a freelance multi-instrumentalist who, besides being a proficient guitarist, bassist, and drummer, also sings both lead and backing vocals. Initially influenced by classic/alternative rock, his skill set has since expanded to include pop, R&B, country, funk, and even jazz. After graduating with a degree in Commercial Music and Songwriting from Belmont University in 2021, he now performs weekly in downtown Nashville and travels to perform in major cities across the country, sharing stages with household names such as Brothers Osborne while playing with top-25 charting country artist Phillip Michael Parsons.
Emily
Stevens
Originally from Jackson, MS, Emily has been playing piano & guitar since elementary school and draws inspiration from artists including Bill Evans, Norah Jones, Grant Green, and Amy Winehouse. After earning her degree in Fine Arts from the Miami Arts Institute, she now has cultivated a wealth of live music and teaching experience since relocating to Nashville. In her lessons she is passionate about learning her students inside and out and helping them achieve their goals!