Ella Bodaubay Weiss - Violin, Viola
Dr. Yenlik (Ella) Weiss is a dedicated chamber musician, orchestra performer, and teacher. In addition to maintaining contracts with the Boulder Philharmonic and Redlands Symphony Orchestras
Violin / Viola
Emily Holmstead - Violin, Fiddle
As a Suzuki violin student from age four, Emily believes that a strong foundation of ear-training, technique and practice is essential to developing as a musician across genres.
Violin, Fiddle
Julie McCarthy - Violin
Began studying violin at the age of three.
Violin / Viola
Meaghan Salton - Cello
Meaghan has a Masters in Music, Suzuki Cello Performance from the University of Denver, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Cleveland State University.
Cello
Joe Engel - Cello and Guitar
Joe Engel's experience as a cellist is varied and eclectic. He holds a Bachelors degree in Cello Performance, a Bachelors of Music Composition and Theory, and a Masters degree in Cello Performance.
Cello and Guitar
Kimberly Bird - Electric/Upright Bass
Kim has over a decade of experience teaching bass and guitar from the beginner level through more advanced students.
Electric/Upright Bass
Rebecca Moritzky - Harp
Rebecca is a Suzuki trained teacher who has played for 20+ years, and has performed worldwide for 15+ years. She teaches and has played classical, sacred, orchestral, jazz, pop, progressive, rock and more!
Electric/Upright Bass
Mike Kraus - Piano, All Styles
Mike has been teaching for over twenty years and specializes in improvisation, as well as classical training.
Piano
Pierce Murphy - Guitar, Voice
Born and raised in Denver, Pierce is an established teacher, guitarist, vocalist, producer and songwriter in the city’s various music scenes.
Guitar, Voice
Joe Riedel - Voice, Guitar
Growing up in a musical family in Atlanta, Joe Riedel began performing on piano and guitar at a young age. He sang in choral groups through middle and high school which forged his passion for vocal performance.
Voice, Guitar
Jim Venis – Ukulele
Jim has a special sensitivity to adult learners, to people who do not read music, and to people with little musical background—or none at all. He considers it his mission to help people unlock the music in themselves, and ukulele is the key.
Ukulele
Ben Porter - Saxophone
Saxophonist Benjamin Porter is an active soloist, chamber musician, teacher, and composer looking to push boundaries of what is typical in classical music.
Saxophone
Michael W - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo
Saxophonist Benjamin Porter is an active soloist, chamber musician, teacher, and composer looking to push boundaries of what is typical in classical music.
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo
Patrick Medina - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
Patrick Medina grew up in Spokane, Washington where he started playing music at the age of 8.
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
Mark Harris - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
Mark is a dedicated and exploratory educator and performer. He has been a first call show player, playing in bands backing artists including Billy Eckstein, Joe Williams,
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
Catherine Flinchum - Flute and Piccolo
Known to be a versatile musician, flutist Catherine Flinchum has been able to create music through her instrument and with her pen.
Flute and Piccolo
Sina Hirsch - Voice
Ms. Sina Hirsch has been involved with vocal music and theater for over 25 years. She has dabbled in every aspect of performance, focusing primarily on Musical Theater.
Voice
Dan Nusz—Drums
Dan Nusz has been playing drums for over twenty years, playing in Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, Country, Heavy Metal, and Jam bands all over the country.
Drums
Jason Austin—Drums
Jason has been teaching drums at Golden Music for 20 years.
Drums
Jon-Paul Frappier - High Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba
Trumpeter, Arranger, and Composer Jon-Paul Frappier has performed and recorded professionally for over 25 years with top music industry artists like Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie, Kirk Franklin, and The Temptations
Trumpet/Trombone/Baritone
Aaron Melon - Trumpet
Aaron Melon, Trumpeter, encourages students to build a lifelong love and appreciation for music and the arts.
Trumpet
Joann Birsa - Piano Accordion
Has been playing for 64 years, teaching for 58 years. Holds a B.Mus.Ed. (Instrumental) from CU Boulder; and an MA in Music Performance from the University of Denver Lamont School of Music.
Accordion