Music Theory Teachers

In Columbia Missouri

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Caitlin Nance Columbia Guitar, Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Ear Training, Music Theory.

Caitlin is a harpist, pianist, guitar player and more from a small town in Illinois. She started on the flute at age 9 until she could convince her mother that she really did like music and would commit to learning the harp and piano at age 12. She moved to Indiana, PA in 2011 to get her Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Caitlin enjoyed being in a variety of ensembles as a harpist in an orchestra to a flute player in a concert band to a singer in a jazz band.

In 2015, Caitlin moved to Dallas, Texas to start and teach in an elementary music program and then to start a middle school program in 2016 where she taught for 4 years. In 2018, Caitlin continued with her passion for music and expanded her musical and education repertoire by enrolling in a distance music therapy program with St. Mary of the Woods College based in Indiana.

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Josh Golden Columbia Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ear Training, Music Theory, Song Writing, Ukulele, Mandolin.

Josh is a guitar player from O’Fallon, Missouri. He currently resides in Columbia and is working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at Mizzou. He has been playing guitar, drums, and bass for over 8 years. After starting his musical journey in 6th grade, Josh fell deeper into his love for music and played in bands throughout high school. This experience gave him what he needed to expand his taste and musical abilities.

Josh enjoys playing, writing, and listening to as many genres of music as possible. He's an expert finger picker! These genres range from Bluegrass, to Indie, to Metal, and everything in between. Josh is experienced in playing rhythm and lead guitars, as well as writing original pieces. He is always looking to refine his musical skills and knowledge. No matter the taste in music, Josh is sure to be able to assist students on their musical journey.

In addition to guitar, drums, and bass, Josh has taught himself to play banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and piano.

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Kendall Flaherty Columbia Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Saxophone, Music Theory, Conducting.

Hi! I'm Kendall, and I've been fascinated with music since the day I was born, right here in Columbia, MO. I began learning piano at the age of 9, and I have loved playing music ever since. I have learned a wide range of instruments from saxophone and clarinet, all the way to ukulele. My passion has always been for piano though, and I loved every second teaching piano lessons since 2020. 

My favorite thing to do is listen to music, whether it be the classical inspirations of Chopin and Modest Mussorgsky, or some of my favorites by Stevie Wonder and The Alan Parsons Project, I always have music playing whenever and wherever I can! I love taking part in concert bands, small bands with friends, choir, and especially marching band! I have also been to all 88 state parks in Missouri and I love spending time outdoors!

I think it’s important to help students develop their own music tastes, classical and beyond. I have taught a wide variety of ages, and I love finding new and creative ways to teach new people. The students teach me just as much as I teach them! I believe music can improve anyone's life if they have a passion for it, and it’s never too late to start!

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Mikayla Fender Columbia Piano, Voice, Ear Training, Music Theory.

Mikayla, a recent music graduate from Central Methodist University, has been singing since she was 10 years old. Throughout middle school and high school, she continued to participate in the worship team at her church, knowing she wanted to pursue music as a career. Mikayla picked up the piano the summer before attending college, and went on to study both voice and piano as part of her degree.

While in school, she participated in the Worship Band, Jazz Band, Conservatory Choir, and maintained a 4.0 GPA for all four years of study. Due to her dedicated work ethic, she was able to graduate a semester early in December of 2022.

Mikayla focused on music ministry in college and has applied those skills in various aspects of her life. She consistently plays, sings, and leads contemporary worship music at local churches in Columbia. Beyond her primary involvement in the church, she regularly performs as the lead singer and keys player for her cover band, which she started with her husband.

Mikayla enjoys teaching students who may be new to music, looking to learn, and practice basic knowledge and skills. While Contemporary Worship is where her greatest passion lies, she also has a deep appreciation for Musical Theater and Pop.

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Phiya Kushi Columbia Guitar, Piano, Ear Training, Arranging, Music Theory, Improvisation, Song Writing.

At an early age his older musical sister taught him to read music and he was immediately hooked. By age 11 he spent hours on the piano learning every song and style he heard and loved. In his teens, he was gifted a classical guitar and quickly developed the ability to learn songs and complex chord arrangements by ear on the guitar. Although he loves playing and teaching all different genres, his forte is classical and finger styles.

Professionally, Phiya is a macrobiotic educator and has worked in the natural and organic foods industry his entire life. Through the years, in his spare time and as a hobby, he strove to advance his musical skills whenever he could, focusing more recently on jazz piano improvisation and expanding his Brazilian, Spanish and classical guitar. Through the years he has met and been inspired by many musicians who sees music as the universal language that brings people together.

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Stephen Lavely Columbia Guitar, Piano, Ear Training, Arranging, Music Theory, Improvisation, Song Writing.

Stephen is a guitarist and pianist from O Fallon, Missouri. He has been playing music every day for hours a day for over ten years. He studied music in college and is currently a senior at MU getting his bachelors degree.

He has played with choirs, jazz bands, rock bands, and many other types of bands. He has studied Jazz, classical, rock, country, folk, bluegrass, funk, experimental, and many other types of musical genres in the world.

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