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Noelle is a musician and actress with a love for rock, pop, and soundtrack music (especially from anime, video games and film). She writes her own original rock music and has performed live many times. Though classically trained in violin and voice, she expanded her skills to guitar, piano, and ukulele from years of experience and guidance from her fellow teachers and musicians. She has been a dedicated instructor at the Colorado Springs Music School for 3 years. 

Prior to working at the music school, Noelle had the privilege of playing at the Colorado Springs Philharmonic as a second violinist in the Thomas Maclaren School Orchestra IV and has experience in Musical Theatre and Voice Acting.

Noelle’s teaching style is founded in versatility, creativity, and adaptability. Whether the student wants to learn how to sing for choir, play songs from their favorite piece of media on an instrument, or is a first timer to music and wants to explore their potential; Noelle strives to help each student discover what music means to them.

Alex Khoury is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and educator with a diverse musical background spanning classical, jazz, folk, blues, and metal. This broad foundation allows him to bring a unique, multi-genre perspective to his teaching. Although his musical journey began with the trumpet and electric guitar, he has spent the past several years specializing in classical guitar. 

Alex earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, where he has been studying under the esteemed guitarists Jonathan Leathwood and Laura Husbands. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in Classical Guitar Performance and Ethnomusicology at Lamont while expanding his musical horizons through the study of the Oud. 

Alex views music as a universal language and is passionate about helping students discover their own musical voice through a balance of technical mastery and creative expression. With years of teaching experience on guitar (classical and electric), piano, bass, ukulele, and trumpet, he strives to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music in every student. One can play the notes on a page perfectly, but the real magic happens when you begin to tell a story!

Frank has conducted orchestras for over thirty years. In addition to instrumental instruction, Frank teaches young conductors and encourages young musicians to study conducting to experience playing in a large group as art. Frank has a BA from Yankton College and a Master of Composition from the University of Colorado Boulder. 

Frank continues to teach the true essence of music, stressing the necessity of a performer to bring his/her personal interpretation to any piece. He always asks his students for their opinions. He believes musicians must be allowed to actively make artistic decisions for his/her music to be convincing, not merely repeat the music of others.

Frank has done everything from teaching music in Downtown Denver Public schools to directing the orchestra department at the Denver School of the Arts.  He was also the director of Instrumental Music at the Vanguard School in Colorado Springs. His orchestras have performed in the United States and in Russia (Moscow, Novgorod, and Saint Petersberg). In addition, he toured and performed with his own band in various halls in the Shetland Islands (Scotland). He was invited to perform at the Midwest Music Festival in Chicago and was selected to perform at CMEA eight times.

He has recently begun a study of the Native American flute and the importance of Native American music in any discussion of the American experience.

Travis' life in music started early on. He took piano lessons from kindergarten to fifth grade and started on trombone in third. All through junior high and high school he had the opportunity to play in youth and independent orchestras, concert, athletic and jazz bands. Travis went on to study music at the University of Colorado here in Colorado Springs where he studied under world-class musicians, traveled in a Gospel band, started a career in film composing and band directing. Outside of the music school he teaches junior high and high school band. 

After years of exploring, teaching and becoming competent on different instruments, Travis can safely say that learning music can be a pain...but it doesn’t have to be. His philosophy on learning any instrument or anything concerning music is that, “Learning naturally is learning efficiently”. Regardless of who you are or where you come from, our brains have common ways of retaining information. If learning is not, in some way, rewarding or seems out of reach, then the learning process slows down. What Travis tries to create with all his students is a fun, engaging and challenging environment where music can become simple and natural. 

Travis is glad you’ve considered The Colorado Springs Music School. He looks forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals! Travis is also fluent in English and Spanish.

Originally from Pueblo, CO, Chris K earned his Master’s degree in  music education from Old Dominion University and his Bachelor’s in music therapy from Marylhurst University. As an educator, he emphasizes fundamentals and strives to meet the unique needs of each student.

A former musician for the U.S. Navy, he has traveled the world performing with the U.S. Navy Steel Drum Band, Sixth Fleet Band of Naples, Italy, and Seventh Fleet Band of Yokosuka, Japan. Chris was also on the faculty of the Armed Forces School of Music where he taught percussion and arranging to active duty Army, Navy, and Marine Corps students. He has also performed and/or recorded with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Virginia Wind Symphony, Portland Wind Symphony, jazz guitarist Geordie Kelly, composer/guitarist Dan Cosley, singer/songwriter William Stafford, and Colorado artists such as Wayne Hammerstadt, The Inman Brothers, and Last Patrol. He has released two solo EP recordings of original compositions entitled “Soundspace Vol. 1” and “Percussion”. Both are available for streaming on all major sites.

Hailing from SoCal, Iva brings 37 years of music knowledge. Her family was filled with a variety of mediums in art, eclectic styles of music, and culture. Moving to Tucson, AZ, when she was just 5 years old, Iva embraced taking part in church musicals, large plays and reenactments, choir, and most importantly, she seemed to always have a piano at her fingertips. She began learning music theory and training in classical piano, participated in various piano competitions, and enjoyed recitals. However, she was challenged to overcome anxieties when at the keys, or mic. in front of people. She was also told by her teacher that she wouldn't be very good because her fingers were too short. Challenge accepted! With much practice and persistence, she endured. She later learned additional instruments such as guitar and different percussion instruments and, despite other criticisms, developed her vocal skills.
   In high school, she moved back to SoCal where she focused on theatre, aside from sports, martial arts, and dance. She became the vocal instructor and piano accompanist for both choir and theatre. At church, she led youth worship, played and sang specials, and revised her classical techniques of playing to help enhance the feel of the worship team. This later started a venture of music leadership for programs such as AWANA, VBS, and children's choir. Sharing her joy of music with the world had always been a goal, but showing children of all ages and various walks of life, the benefits of music and dance became an addictive passion. It wasn't always easy, but it was by encouragement that she is ardent, and it is with that same allocation that she is inclined to teach. 
    Trained by friends and family, while attending a wide assortment of concerts, she began singing in bands and was a manager in a music store, but longed to share more. She brings a raw, holistic, and enthusiastic approach when it comes to the music world and specializes in students who are not traditional learners. "I believe music to be a language of its own, able to unite even the most disjointed of peoples or situations. It is a form of communication that everyone experiences uniquely, yet draws just the same."

Carol is a seasoned educator that loves to teach! She is also fluent in English and Spanish. She especially loves beginning students who want to learn an instrument or sing to the heavens and back! 

Carol’s music career began early and she is classically trained, obtaining her undergraduate degree in Music Education. She continued to expand her ability to teach through finishing her graduate degree in Behavioral Sciences, which allowed her to work with individual learning styles.  Carol started her career in music as a band/choir/marching band director in public schools. She continued over the years with developing music ministries in churches and performances, including directing the Charis Bible college choir and Performing Arts actress singer . However, her biggest successes are her students. She has developed young musicians who are now, as adults, the worship leaders in mega churches, including drummers, piano players, singers and guitar players. She had a student who auditioned for AMGT and achieved a level of success there.  Her adolescent rock bands have debuted at the Chapel Hills Mall and Christmas performances.  Even her students in solo and ensemble competitions always receive the highest ratings. 

Carol loves all kinds of students, from the challenged students with specific needs, the adult students (wanting to try a “new thing”, or “always wanted to play….”) ,the gifted students, the bored adolescent that needs the extra something, to the young child that’s just soooo curious! She enjoys teaching above performing and has lengthy experience in both. Her goal for each of her students is to surpass her expectations and accomplish much more than she could ask of them.
 

A professional multi-instrumentalist, arranger/composer and master educator, Sarah strives to produce high quality music and education to all walks of life.
She received her Bachelors of Music with an emphasis in trumpet performance at the University of Northern Colorado. Sarah has performed with award- winning and internationally recognized ensembles and has participated in various national music competitions.
​​​​​​​In addition to trumpet, Sarah has 18+ years experience with classical violin and acoustic/electric guitar, has 4+ years classroom teaching experience with public and charter schools, and can confidentially teach all orchestral strings. Students love studying with Ms. Hight as she is a patient, innovative, and creative teacher devoted to her craft.

Deidre is a lifetime musician and has been learning and playing music from a very young age. The movie Fantasia inspired her to play the harp when she was two. After taking piano lessons until she was ten, she finally started on the harp and has been playing both instruments ever since. Her family has always been musical. Deidre grew up singing in her family choir. That love of vocal music followed her to college at BYU- Idaho where she majored in Music. She sang with the Collegiate Singers at school and went on to sing with the Cumberland Oratorio Singers in North Carolina and the Colorado Springs Chorale in Colorado. Deidre has conducted choirs at her church for years and was the choir director at Mitchell High School from 2016-2017.

Deidre believes that music is universal and all encompassing. Her belief that everyone can sing combines with her love for her students and creates a safe place for exploration and accomplishment. Each student is individual and each has a unique journey, but everyone can do music. She laughs with her students and has fun while still guiding their steps forward. Her teaching is influenced by her cardinal rule: "Loud and proud. Strong and wrong." Whatever you do, do with confidence.

Reza Z earned his master’s degree in psychology from Duquesne University and his bachelor’s degree in psychology with a music minor degree from Rutgers University. He has worked with children with disabilities throughout his life, has taught guitar, bass, and music theory for 10 years, and has taught psychology classes over the last 15 years in higher education at Pikes Peak State College, UCCS, Penn State, Carnegie Mellon University, CUNY, and many other institutions. 

He has been playing guitar and bass for 35 years and has played in numerous bands throughout his life in clubs, at parties, and on the radio. He produced and recorded his own CD in 2009 and earned a guitar endorsement deal with XOX Audio Tools. He is also well versed in music production with Logic Pro X and can help his students compose, produce, and publish their own music. His teaching style is “student-centered”. He focuses on the individual needs of each student and whether it is theory, creativity, songwriting, or just about anything else, he will tailor his teaching style to accommodate your needs. When it comes to music, he is very down to earth, approachable, as well as meticulous and is eager to help his students learn.